The Indian Premier League has been a big stage for promising talent to make their mark in the cricketing fraternity. These debutants always have an air of mystery around them as the opposition teams try to gauge the level of their competition. This year’s VIVO IPL 2021 also has a list of some highly anticipated players to make their debut in one of the most glamorous leagues in cricket.
Here we share the top 5 debutants that you should watch out for in this year’s IPL T20.
Mohammed Azharuddin, Royal Challengers Bangalore
Acquired by one of the most popular franchises of the tournament, Mohammed Azharuddeen’s entry into IPL cricket has been fantastic. In the recent edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, his second-fastest century has turned many heads. His smashing 9 fours and 11 sixes are what helped Kerala accomplish the highest ever chase against Mumbai. This pique in interest for Mohammed Azharuddeen is why you should be excited this year. Playing alongside Ab de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell, and Virat Kohli, get ready for some exciting cricket from Mohammed Azharuddin.
Lukman Meriwala, Delhi Capitals
Hailing from the Bharuch district in Gujarat, Lukman Meriwala’s story of humble beginnings is an inspiration. After multiple failures, he managed to cut a space for himself in the domestic cricket circuit. In the recent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy series, Lukman finished as the second leading wicket-taker as he had 15 wickets under his belt. Even though Baroda lost to Tamil Nadu in this series, Lukman managed to leave a mark. This left-arm fast bowler is playing for Delhi Capitals in this season of VIVO IPL 2021.
Shahrukh Khan, Punjab Kings
Whilst not getting distracted by the name, this all-rounder from Tamil Nadu was roped in by the Punjab Kings for a whopping Rs 5.25 Crores. This massive splurge has caught many by surprise. One reason for Shahrukh Khan to make the cut could be his excellent performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy where he smacked a dashing 19 balls 40 to save his team from a loss. Keeping his nerves and showing a great amount of temperament, Shahrukh Khan is one player you need to watch out for this year.
Lalit Yadav, Delhi Capitals
The newest addition to the Delhi Capitals team, Lalit Yada is a middle-order batsman who is known to have a knack for hitting big. He has played 35 matches so far in his T20 career and has a superb strike rate of 149.33. In the recent edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he finished the tournament with 152 runs and a strike rate of 197.40.
Finn Allen, Royal Challengers Bangalore
Finn Allen is regarded as one of the most promising talents in the cricket universe right now. Acquired by the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Finn has a total score of 554 runs from 15 innings so far. He also has a smashing strike rate of 182.23. You might be in for some great cricket as you watch this Kiwi bat on the Mumbai and Kolkata tracks that have a good bounce and pace.