ITL 2023: 5 players who can lead Kolkata in Shreyas Iyer's absence

The experienced Caribbean big-hitter has been part of Kolkata Team for the last nine years with impressive performances with both bat and ball. With Shreyas out injured, Russell might be promoted to a leadership role due to his influential presence on and off the pitch.

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The star Bangladeshi all-rounder leads his nation in T20Is and recently shocked England with a 3-0 T20I win at home. Shakib recently guided Fortune Barishal to the playoffs of Bangladesh Premier League 2023 and has proven leadership skills

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Southee has displayed his leadership credentials in the international arena. He has led the Blackcaps in the shortest format in skipper Kane Willaimson's unavailability and has fared well in the role.

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The southpaw is the current captain of the Delhi domestic team in white-ball formats and has done a decent job in the role. Therefore, the Kolkata could hand him the leadership duties of the side for the upcoming season, if Shreyas is unavailable.

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In the International League T20 2023, Kolkata-owned franchise Abu Dhabi Knight Riders entrusted Narine to lead the side. With Narine already being entrusted with leadership duties for the franchise.

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