Australian hard-hitter batsman Chris Lynn has expressed his desire to captain the Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). Knight Riders not yet nominated for the 11th edition of the IPL. Indian opener Gautam Gambhir captained Knight Riders in the previous seven seasons. But now leaving him, the post of captain of Knight Riders is now vacant. Lynn wants to fill the gap.
Night rider in the 11th edition of the IPL, Lynn was paid 9.60 million rupees in the auction. Lean was the most expensive player in the auction in Australia. Lynn is the captain of Knight Riders, recently commented that the team's coach and former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis will be available.
Lynn said, "If I get this opportunity, I will take it. This is a very good team of Kolkata.
I can easily mix with Simon Katich, Jack Kalis, Heath Streak in the coaching staff. If you get the opportunity, I will do my duties.
Lean further said, "If you have the responsibility to lead, you will not be lagging behind. I will try to give my best to the team anyway. '
Lynn recently played five matches for Brisbane Hits in the Big Bash League. 148 runs in total However, the upcoming IPL will be held in the fifth edition. Last year he scored 295 runs for KKR.