One of the most prominent attributes of the Indian Premier League is the ability to introduce fresh talent to a global audience. No matte...
One of the most prominent attributes of the Indian Premier League is the ability to introduce fresh talent to a global audience.
No matter how well youngsters do in domestic or age-group cricket, the confidence and experience they gain by rubbing shoulders with established international players expedites their growth at a crucial juncture in their careers.
Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and many more Indian cricketers made their way to international cricket after excelling in the IPL.
So ahead of the 13th edition of the IPL, to be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 8, let’s take a look at five Indian uncapped youngsters who have the potential to steal the spotlight.
(Note: Only those players have been picked who haven’t yet played a single game in the IPL so far or for the senior Indian team)
Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals – Rs 2.4 crore)
He was by far the most impressive batsman in India’s runner-up finish at the Under-19 World Cup earlier this year. In fact, with 400 runs from six matches, including a hundred and four half-centuries, he was the highest run-scorer in the tournament.
Jaiswal, at 18, is undoubtedly one of the brightest young batting talents in the country. Before making a name for himself...
