10 players to be looked out for in IPL 2015

10 players to be looked out for in IPL 2015: The 8th edition of Indian Premier League is getting ready to bring the fans into stadiums and tie them to TV sets throughout the summer. With all teams getting ready for the league, we look at 10 players coming from various parts of the whole world including uncapped Indian players who will be taking part in the edition, from whom we can expect some miracles. Here are the 10 players to be looked out for in IPL 2015: 10 – Virender Sehwag: The dashing Indian batsman, Virender Sehwag made a calm entry into IPL 2014 after a poor form in domestic circuit. (Photo Source: BCCI) The dashing Indian batsman, Virender Sehwag made a calm entry into IPL 2014 after a poor form in domestic circuit. But there, he was at his best and created a storm against CSK in Qualifier. Since then, he was always in runs and will look to continue his good form this time also to make an impact in selectors’ eye for one last time. 9 – Karun Nair: Karun Nair another exciting talent from Karnataka. (Photo Source: BCCI) Karun Nair made his mark by becoming only the second player to score triple century in Ranji trophy final. He had put decent performances in domestic circuit this year and played a crucial role in Rajasthan Royal’s campaign in previous season, which he will look to continue. 8 – KC Cariappa: KC Cariappa was an unknown commodity in this year’s IPL auction and the bidding war for him staggered one and all. (Photo Source:Kolkata Knight Riders) Termed as mystery spinner, KC Carriappa from Karnataka grabbed for a whopping 2.4 crores from a base price of 10 lakhs in auction for Kolkata Knight Riders. Carriappa got reputation through his performance in the Karnataka Premier League, last year. It will be interesting to see whether the Tall leg spinner performance will live up to all the expectations. 7 – Sean Abbott: Sean Abbott with his pace in middle and death overs make a reliable option for Bangalore. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Sean Abbott might have come in to everyone eyes after his bouncer brought an end to Phillip Hughes’s life in an unfortunate way but his the talented players ability was soon identified as he got himself an IPL contract. Abbott, with his pace in middle and death overs make a reliable option for Bangalore in absence of Starc. 6 – Irfan Pathan: Irfan Pathan is set to provide his services to Chennai Super Kings. (Photo Source: CSK Official Twitter Handle) One of the best pace all-rounder at present in the country, Irfan Pathan is set to provide his services to Chennai Super Kings. Pathan has struggled with injuries over years but has been a consistent performer at IPL. He picked up 80 wickets and scored over 1100 runs in 99 games he played in the league. 5 – Shreyas Gopal: Sheryas was a key player in Karnataka‘s golden domestic season of 2013 with 27 wickets (Photo Source: BCCI) The leg spin bowling all-rounder from Karnataka, Shreyas Gopal had played a crucial part in his side’s success in Ranji Trophy. Not only with the ball but also he was effective with the bat scoring over 600 runs at an average of 50. Gopal could still fill up all-rounder slot in star studded Mumbai Indians side. 4 – Yuvraj Singh: For second consecutive year, Yuvraj Singh was expensive buy in auctions. (Photo Source: Yuvraj Singh Facebook Page) For second consecutive year, Yuvraj Singh was expensive buy in auctions. This time it was Delhi Daredevils who brought the champion all-rounder who can be reliable with ball also. Given his recent form, Yuvraj Singh the T20 specialist could do be the big performer for Delhi with both bat and ball. 3 – Josh Hazlewood: Hazlewood was picked bought by Mumbai in 2014 itself but haven’t got a chance in playing XI. (© Getty Images) Hazlewood was picked bought by Mumbai in 2014 itself but haven’t got a chance in playing XI. Since then, he has done quite a brilliant job with the ball for Australia at national level and was their best pick after Starc during the world cup. His capability to bowl right lengths and lines made him a reliable source. Now it depends how MI will use him. 2 – Trent Boult: Trent Boult ended as top wicket-taker along with Mitchell Starc in recently concluded Cricket World Cup. (© Getty Images) Trent Boult ended as top wicket-taker along with Mitchell Starc in recently concluded Cricket World Cup. He might be playing for the first time in the IPL but he is not new for this T20 format. He has a good numbers in T20 format and his deadly yorkers might find trouble for the batsmen. 1 – Steven Smith: Steven Smith had a brilliant summer at home with the bat. (Photo Source: BCCI) Steven Smith had a brilliant summer at home with the bat. He had made runs for fun against all teams especially against Indians whom he will be facing again in the T20 league. He couldn’t make into regular XI of Rajasthan last time but this season, he is set to play a crucial role for them.

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