5. SHAKIB AL HASAN
If Shreyas Iyer is ruled out, Shakib Al Hasan is a viable captain option for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Shakib has extensive experience as an international cricket captain and is a vocal, capable leader, but the overseas limitations will be an issue if they want to hand over the leadership role to Shakib.
The Bangladeshi all-rounder also has ties to KKR and has been a long-term player for them. Shakib can lead the Knight Riders if Shreyas Iyer is unable to do so due to his agility, skill, and incredible leadership abilities. Shakib has also taken the most wickets in T20 World Cup history. The slow left-arm orthodox has 41 wickets at 17.29 apiece in 30 innings at the quadrennial event, conceding only 6.43 runs per over.
He was appointed captain of all three formats in 2009, but he was fired two years later due to poor results and a falling out with the board.
Shakib has led Bangladesh in 26 T20Is, with his team winning only seven of them.