Mumbai, Nov. 13 -- Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra said that if Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fail to get an overseas player on board for captaincy during the auction, they should consider giving batter Rinku Singh the armband.

Aakash was speaking on JioStar's 'Game Plan' ahead of IPL 2027 auction on December 16 this year. Ajinkya Rahane, under whose captaincy the three-time champions finished at seventh this season, has retired. They also face concerns over availability of big buys Cameron Green, who could get busy with the 50-over World Cup and The Ashes next year and Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana, who has not featured in any game since May due to injuries.

Speaking on JioStar's Game Plan, JioStar expert Aakash said that KK...