The defending champions Gujarat Titans have suffered a major setback with the start of IPL 2023. New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to injury. Williamson could prove to be a trump card for Gujarat this season on the basis of his experience.
After the Kiwi batsman’s exit, the discussion has started about who will enter the Gujarat camp in place of Williamson. Many names are running in the race to replace Williamson. However, Steve Smith is being considered as the right choice for him.
1. Steve Smith
Australia’s star batsman Steve Smith has a lot of experience. Along with this, Smith can handle Gujarat’s innings in the middle overs in a clever way. Smith also has the experience of captaincy and can prove to be a good advisor to Hardik Pandya. This is the reason why Smith is being considered as the perfect replacement for Williamson.
2. Travis Head
Australia’s explosive batsman Travis Head is currently running in the best form of his career. Along with opening the head innings, he can also bat in the middle overs if needed. The kangaroo batsman also has the ability to hit big shots and has the ability to turn a match on his own. Head’s performance was also excellent in the ODI series played against India.
3. Dasun Shanaka
Sri Lankan team captain Dasun Shanaka can be a good option as a replacement for Kane Williamson. Shanaka has the ability to do wonders with both bat and ball. Along with this, he also knows the skill of finishing the match very well. Shanaka’s performance has been amazing in the T20 format in the last one year.
