The picks that change captaincy math

Two squad inclusions shape the captaincy math for the tournament.

  1. The wrist-spin all-rounder. A consistent World Cup number-4 finisher returns to the squad. Expect captaincy picks at #4 across most league matches.
  2. The death-overs wicketkeeper. A high-value keeper returns from injury. Captain picks at the keeper slot are competitive with top-order picks.
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An umpire's finger. The squad decision is the cheap-edge in fantasy.

Players who fall out of the fantasy picture

Three notable omissions change the captaincy options for franchise players.

  1. The older pace all-rounder dropped to make room for a younger wrist-spinner.
  2. The reserve middle-order batter dropped after a long injury lay-off.
  3. The reserve spinner dropped to make room for the second wrist-spinner.

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