IPL 2018: 5 players who can be a replacement for injured players

#1 Joe Root

Joe Root is a potential captaincy candidate as well

Joe Root is one name who is right at the top with the likes of Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Steve Smith. Root can not only provide stability to the batting order, he can also lead the team from the front.

Someone who has perfected the art of getting the best game out in pressure situations, Joe Root can certainly replace any injured player. Teams like KKR which are already in doubt over the fitness of their mainstays like Chris Lynn can opt for the England Test captain as an able replacement.

Root has a great record at the international level as he has scored 743 runs in the format at a healthy average of 39.10 and a healthy strike rate of 128.76.