IPL 2017: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Predicted 11

Spinners:

Kuldeep Yadav

Impressive performances for KKR under the able guidance of Brad Hogg and in the domestic circuit, helped Kuldeep Yadav earn his maiden India cap during the final Test of the series against Australia in Dharamsala. He finished it with the best figures by a chinaman on his debut Test innings and will be hoping to take that form into the IPL.

With Brad Hogg no longer with the side, Kuldeep will have to show more maturity and showcase more consistency as he is likely to be a regular starter in IPL 2017. With the Eden Gardens track likely to assist the pacers, the youngster's variety could prove to be the difference and provide Gambhir with a mystery option.

Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine may not be the bowler he was before his re-modelled action but he certainly has the support of his captain, Gautam Gambhir. Ahead of IPL 2017, there were questions as to whether the West Indian spinner will be a regular feature in the KKR side, especially given the fact that he hasn't been as good recently.

But Gambhir was quick to dismiss those comments, as he said: "You can't expect a golfer, who has changed his swing to be the same force from day one on the greens. Give Sunil some time and some space and he will show you his wares again".

Given the KKR captain's statements, barring injury, Narine is a certain starter in the KKR line-up and the spinner will be hoping to repay the faith that has been shown in him by the skipper and management with plenty of wickets.