1. Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
It’s not too bad to start with the defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The side which has the right blend of talented players, both rookies and experienced, has shown what determination can do by beating favourites Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in last year’s final.
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, a newly recruited leg-spinner has found his home in IPL at SRH dugout. The 18-year-old, who was bought for four crores in the auction is an exciting prospect. Good with his wrist turners and even better with his googlies, he can trouble any batsman on a Hyderabad track, which is likely to assist spinners.
Getting a chance to play under the eyes of great Muttiah Muralitharan, Hyderabad’s bowling consultant, Rashid would only improve and with age on his side, he’s got all the time to make right noises in the cricketing world.