IPL 2024: Back-up Captains Of All Teams

Image Credit: AFP [{ "selector": ".klkob-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 363px))", "opacity": "75%"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "75%"} ] }, { "selector": ".uomam-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "80%"} ] }, { "selector": ".edkzs-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-292px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".nwpjd-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 249px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Opening batter Gaikwad is also touted as the future captain of Chennai Super Kings after the retirement of MS Dhoni.

Image Credit: BCCI [{ "selector": ".defom-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 511px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".lpkni-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "50%"} ] }]

Pooran has been officially appointed as the vice-captain of Lucknow Super Giants, replacing Krunal Pandya.

Image Credit: BCCI [{ "selector": ".urzbs-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 505px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".pkdln-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "50%"} ] }]

Mumbai Indians will be led by their newly-appointed skipper Hardik Pandya. Surya is a good option for his deputy.

Image Credit: BCCI [{ "selector": ".kfpoc-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 500px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".tjrwr-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "50%"} ] }]

4. Virat Kohli- RCB

Image Credit: BCCI [{ "selector": ".tgice-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "50%"} ] }, { "selector": ".ndcbt-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 498px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Buttler is an integral part of the Rajasthan Royals squad. He is a perfect option to replace Sanju Samson as the captain.

Image Credit: BCCI [{ "selector": ".scpzg-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 505px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".efujg-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "50%"} ] }]

Rashid Khan led Gujarat Titans in a match in 2023. There will be no surprises if he gets appointed as Shubman Gill's deputy in the 2024 season.

Image Credit: BCCI [{ "selector": ".sdbar-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 498px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".otzdw-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "50%"} ] }]

All-rounder Sam Curran captained Punjab Kings in a few matches in 2023 in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan.

Image Credit: BCCI [{ "selector": ".xqpwe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 505px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".cbqjg-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "50%"} ] }]

As Rishabh Pant is all set to lead Delhi Capitals again in 2024 season, Warner can be appointed as his deputy.

Image Credit: BCCI [{ "selector": ".axgod-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 515px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".rogob-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "50%"} ] }]

Shreyas Iyer will be returning as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders. Their stand-in skipper Nitish can be his deputy.

Image Credit: BCCI [{ "selector": ".ffpjr-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 500px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".wdlwe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "50%"} ] }]

After Pat Cummins was appointed as their new captain, batter Markram can be a perfect vice-captain for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Image Credit: BCCI [{ "selector": ".adogl-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 504px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".gsfbk-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "50%"} ] }]

For more sports news

sports.ndtv.com [{ "selector": ".kpron-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".atsaw-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

IPL 2024: Back-up Captains Of All Teams

Opening batter Gaikwad is also touted as the future captain of Chennai Super Kings after the retirement of MS Dhoni.

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad-CSK

Pooran has been officially appointed as the vice-captain of Lucknow Super Giants, replacing Krunal Pandya.

2. Nicholas Pooran- LSG

Mumbai Indians will be led by their newly-appointed skipper Hardik Pandya. Surya is a good option for his deputy.

3. Suryakumar Yadav-MI

4. Virat Kohli- RCB

After leaving captaincy in 2021, Virat Kohli led RCB in a few matches in 2023, in the absence of their skipper Faf du Plessis.

Buttler is an integral part of the Rajasthan Royals squad. He is a perfect option to replace Sanju Samson as the captain.

5. Jos Buttler- RR

Rashid Khan led Gujarat Titans in a match in 2023. There will be no surprises if he gets appointed as Shubman Gill's deputy in the 2024 season.

6. Rashid Khan- GT

All-rounder Sam Curran captained Punjab Kings in a few matches in 2023 in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan.

7. Sam Curran- PBKS

As Rishabh Pant is all set to lead Delhi Capitals again in 2024 season, Warner can be appointed as his deputy.

8. David Warner- DC

Shreyas Iyer will be returning as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders. Their stand-in skipper Nitish can be his deputy.

9. Nitish Rana- KKR

After Pat Cummins was appointed as their new captain, batter Markram can be a perfect vice-captain for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

10. Aiden Markram- SRH

For more sports news

Image Credit: BCCI