IPL 2018: 3 ideal replacements for Smith if he is not allowed to play this season

#1 Alex Carey

New Zealand v Australia: T20 Tri Series — Carrey has been in red-hot form in recent times

Alex Carey could prove to be the ideal replacement for Smith.

Carrey is a good wicket-keeper batsman who was the second highest scorer in 2017-18 BBL season.

He scored 443 runs in 11 matches including a hundred at a strike rate of 141.53. He is an attacking batsman and is in red hot form.

The best thing about Carrey is that he could bat anywhere and can even open the innings for his team.

He could also play as a lower order batsman to finish the game by his pinch hitting. Carrey could be a good addition for Rajasthan as they need a player who can adapt to the situation.

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