IPL 2016: 5 IPL debutants who have made a big impression
Sometimes you just need a platform from where you can catapult to the next level; a stage to showcase your talent in front of the world. The Indian Premier League has been providing that platform ever since its inception and we have seen many budding talents using that stage to prosper in their cricketing careers.
The IPL has always tried to unearth emerging stars and give them the leeway to success. Some cricketers have grabbed that with both hands and displayed their acumen to the cricketing fraternity. This year too, the story has remained the same.
In the 9th edition of the Indian Premier League, we have seen many players who made their debuts in the league and impressed everyone with their outstanding performances. They took the league like a duck takes to water and made an impact instantly.
We have tried to select 5 such players who impressed on their debut IPL season. Here they are
#5 Rishabh Pant
The young man from Delhi, who was a part of the Indian Under-19 World Cup squad this year has made everyone sit and take notice of his incredible talent in the ongoing IPL 2016. The left-hander has unfurled some delightful strokes to show his potential and is among the contenders fighting for the ‘Best Emerging Player’ award.
The 18-year-old left-hander has all the shots in his armour and has so far played a couple of crucial knocks for Delhi Daredevils this season. The way he toyed with the Gujarat Lions bowling when he made his debut half-century in the IPL 2016 was absolutely breathtaking. En route to his match-winning innings, he also became the second-youngest player to score a half-century in the IPL history.
The talented young lad has already scored 197 runs at an average of 28.14 in 9 games and will be looking propel his side reach the playoffs.