IPL 2018: 3 international players who had a dream start to their IPL careers
If you are an international cricketer and aspire to become a millionaire overnight, all you need to do is to perform well enough to get recognized in the Indian Premier League. While year after year, tons of money is invested by the teams to acquire the services of these game changers, very few perform according to their reputation.
For those who do the needful, there’s no looking back as they end up becoming famous and wealthy. Here are three overseas players who got off to an impressive start this season:
#3 Mujeeb Ur Rahman
The 17-year-old mystery spinner from Afghanistan had a base price of Rs 50 lakh before the auctions began. By the end of the auctions, he fetched eight times more than his base price. After intense bidding by Delhi Daredevils (DD) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), the latter got Rahman’s services for Rs 4 crore.
In his debut match against DD, he not only became the youngest player to play in the league but also impressed with his bowling. In his spell, he picked up two wickets and gave away 28 runs.
He also got DD skipper Gautam Gambhir run out with a direct hit when he was on 55. By dismissing Colin Munro, Rishabh Pant and Gambhir, Rahman put a brake on DD’s scoring. Eventually, KXIP chased 167 in the penultimate over.
Post his debut game, Rahman hasn’t looked back and has given match-winning performances in several games. Rahman is a vital cog in the KXIP outfit and he might just help the team reach the playoffs.