T Natarajan has been a vital cog in the plans of SRH for a while now. Ever since his footfall in 2017, he would always hog the limelight. But in 2020, we saw a different version of Natarajan, a performance that was rife with yorkers, wickets and a showdown that will go down in history.
Since then he has drifted in and out of form while injuries have played a major concern throughout his career. With 19 wickets in the last edition of the tournament, Natarajan might be in the plans of SRH. However, his injury problem might just make SRH think twice and they may let him go, hoping to get him back at the auction.
But for someone of Natarajan’s quality, if he hits the shelves, there will be suitors diving in for him. Here are three franchises who may eye for Natarajan if SRH lets him go.
#1 RCB
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru has relied heavily on Mohammed Siraj to deliver the payload with the new ball in his hands. T Natarajan may be a perfect alternative for Miyan and might also be a better option in the death allowing RCB to gun for bigger names in the overseas department. His barrage of yorkers in the death makes him a standout and RCB struggled with death bowling apart from Yash Dayal.
#2 Delhi Capitals
Khaleel Ahmed has been a decent option for DC but he hasn’t really fired on all cylinders. He has been inconsistent and that is exactly where Delhi Capitals might just come looking for Natarajan. The left-arm seamer’s powerful starts with the new ball have been a start to watch out for while his thumping finishes might just add more sting to the DC squad.
#3 Rajasthan Royals
Prasidh Krishna is one particular name that has provided them hope in the IPL but with the retention and the prices coming into play, RR might just think twice. On the contrary, they might find a netter name in the auction in the form of Natarajan. Given his strengths, RR’s requirements align perfectly with Natarajan and that might enhance RR’s showdown in the IPL.
