IPL and the young Indian sensation
Ever since the start of the IPL, there have been numerous youngsters who hit headlines through it. From International stars to the Indian domestic cricketers, the lucrative T20 leagues still might be a topic of long debate; yet the exposure to unknown cricketers has been a boon!
Here are the find-of-the-season amid domestic stars who shined in an IPL season:
1. Ravindra Jadeja (Rajasthan Royals), IPL 2008 :
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| Ravindra Jadeja |
Before the debutant IPL season, he acknowledged self as a part of victorious Indian U-19 cricket team - led by Virat Kohli in Malaysia, 2008 - followed by a dominated domestic season with 739 runs and 42 wickets in 2008-09.
He might be regarded as a lucky prone who has given weight-age ahead of another deservedly candidates, but the three triple centuries with his name in the domestic circuit surely does make him talent of a kind.
2. Manish Pandey (Royal Challengers Bangalore), IPL 2009 :
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| Manish Pandey |
Coming from the Under-19 world cup winning squad - Manish is an unknown entity to limelights until he bagged 'First Indian Centurion of the IPL' in Johannesburg, SA where he amassed brave 144 against the then champion Deccan Chargers.
A consistent top-order performer for the Karnataka Cricket team, he has been a reckoned name amid Ranji scorers. Nevertheless, vividly enchanted (yet) for his IPL heroics.
3. Saurabh Tiwary (Mumbai Indians), IPL 2010 :
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| Saurabh Tiwary |
Another addition from the U-19 WC team, Saurabh put his power packed hitting on front whilst playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL season 3. Top scorer after Sachin, he has 419 runs off 16 games with 18 sixes alongside his name speaks the volume of his talent.
A southpaw version of Dhoni, Saurabh has got natural ability to hit runs. Though, he is yet to make a mark beside his 2010 find-of-season.
4. Rahul Sharma (Pune Warriors India), IPL 2011 :
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| Rahul Sharma |
Back then in IPL 2011, he not only finished as the joint 7th highest wicket-taker but also stand ahead of the likes of Malinga, Vettori and Warne in terms of economy rate.
Soon after, his IPL stat brought national call for the limited overs; where he debuted 3/43 against the West Indies at Indore in December 2011: the same match when Sehwag hit 219.
5. Ajinkya Rahane (Rajasthan Royals), IPL 2012 :
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| Ajinkya Rahane |
A composed and determined lad from the cricket producing land - Mumbai, he has emerged as a potent batsman who scores beautifully. In IPL 2012, while playing for Rajasthan Royals, he remained leading run-getter for the side with 560 runs with an average of 40.
A regular feature in Mumbai domestic cricket team, Rahane has got sound temperament and good technique, which, in turn, has brought him to the international circuit lately.
6. Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals), IPL 2013 :
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| Sanju Samson |
Being the youngest cricketer to have secured an IPL contract, Sanju is basically from the state of Kerala.
A promising striker of the ball, who has played instrumental role for Royals this season - Samson' shot selection highly lauded by cricket pundits and cricketers around the corner of IPL. Thus far, he has accumulated 206 runs off 10 matches; where his 41-ball-63 vs RCB made everyone a fan of this teen sensation.
