The responsibility of captaining a side has transformed the career of many cricketers over the years. It is one of the most important aspects of a successful team. In the fast-paced T20 cricket it becomes even more important as a few overs can change the course of the game. In the last 11 years since its inception, the <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a></strong> has seen various players captaining their side and the tournament has played a major role in giving some young players the opportunity to showcase their leadership skills.

Even some legends of the game like Shane Warne who was deprived of the leadership duties throughout their career are thankful to the IPL to allow them to demonstrate their leadership skills. Indian cricketers like Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir got the opportunity to showcase their captaincy skills in the IPL and the added responsibility did wonders to their game and also improved them as players.

Here are some young and talented players who will lead the IPL franchises in the future

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-303855" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Arshdeep-Singh.jpg" alt="Arshdeep Singh" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-303855" class="wp-caption-text">Prithvi Shaw. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Having touted as the next big thing in  Indian cricket after Virat Kohli, Shaw has already led the Indian U19 team to victory in the U19 World Cup in 2018. Along with his elegant footwork and &#8220;Tendulkar&#8221; like technique, Shaw has already been seen by many as a future leader of Indian cricket.

He was picked by the Delhi Capitals team in the 2018 IPL auction and impressed everyone in his first IPL. He slowly became an integral part of the Delhi team as the tournament progressed and is expected to be one of their key player in the 2019 edition of the IPL. With the amount of talent he possesses and the maturity he has shown at a young age, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/prithvi-shaw-takes-counselling-from-sachin-tendulkar-on-how-to-stay-focussed-on-the-game/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Prithvi Shaw</strong></a> is destined for bigger things and captaining an IPL team will be definitely one of them.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-280558" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rashid-Khan.jpg" alt="Rashid Khan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-280558" class="wp-caption-text">Rashid Khan. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The 20-year old Afghanistan youngster is undoubtedly among the best spinners in limited overs format currently. He made his international debut at the age of 17 in 2015 and since then has emerged as one of the best leg spinners in shorter forms of the game. In a short period of time, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/3-all-rounders-who-can-dethrone-rashid-khan-from-top-of-the-icc-odi-rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Rashid Khan</strong></a> has become one of the leading and probably the most popular cricketer from Afghanistan.

In 2017, Rashid Khan was bought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad team at INR 4 crore as he fetched the highest bid for any associate nation player in the history of IPL. Since then, there has been no looking back for the youngster as in the past few years he has become one of the most important players of the Sunrisers team.

He has already participated in all major T20 leagues around the globe and with time will only improve as a player. If he is able to continue his good performance in the coming years, sooner or later, Rashid Khan will become the first Afghanistan player to captain an IPL side.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-149341" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Quinton-de-Kock-1.jpg" alt="Quinton de Kock of South Africa" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-149341" class="wp-caption-text">South Africa&#8217;s Quinton de Kock. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

One of the most talented players in the South African team currently, Quinton de Kock is an asset to any team. A brilliant wicket-keeper and hard-hitting opening batsman in limited overs cricket, De kock has been a top performer for every team he has played in the past few years. He has the ability to win matches on his own and give his team a flying start.

He has played for quite a few IPL teams and represented the Bangalore team in the 2018 edition of IPL. He will play for the Mumbai Indians in the coming season and is expected to open the batting for them. He has smashed 927 runs in 34 IPL innings with a century to this name. He is known to be a smart cricketer with good leadership skills and might get a chance to captain an IPL side in the future.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-262350" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jos-Buttler-England.jpg" alt="Jos Buttler of England" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-262350" class="wp-caption-text">Jos Buttler of England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)</figcaption>

A power striker of the ball and a brilliant wicket-keeper, Jos Buttler is known one the most dangerous strikers of the ball in T20 cricket. From opening the innings to batting in the middle order, the southpaw has been a revelation in the last few years. Known for his quick hands and ability to find gaps at ease, Jos Buttler earned a massive deal with the Mumbai Indians in 2016.

He currently plays for the Rajasthan Royals team and was one of their top performers in the last edition of the IPL. He has already captained the England team in Eoin Morgan&#8217;s absence and has been looked as a future captain of the English side, at least in limited overs cricket. He is also expected to be given the leadership duties in IPL in the coming years.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-278990" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Karun-Nair.jpg" alt="Karun Nair" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-278990" class="wp-caption-text">India&#8217;s Karun Nair during a nets session. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Only the second Indian cricketer after Virender Sehwag to score a triple century in Tests, Karun Nair is a fluent stroke-maker, who relies more on timing than sheer power. He has already participated in 68 IPL matches for four different teams and smashed 1459 runs at an average of over 25.

He is known to be a good thinker of the game and has also captained the Mysuru Warriors team in the Karnataka Premier League. He currently plays for the Kings XI Punjab team in IPL. With age on his side and the cricketing brain he has, Nair will definitely get his chance to captain an IPL side in the future.

<em><strong>~ Written by Rohit Modi</strong></em>

<p>The responsibility of captaining a side has transformed the career of many cricketers over the years. It is one of the most important aspects of a successful team. In the fast-paced T20 cricket it becomes even more important as a few overs can change the course of the game. In the last 11 years since its inception, the <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a></strong> has seen various players captaining their side and the tournament has played a major role in giving some young players the opportunity to showcase their leadership skills.</p>
<p>Even some legends of the game like Shane Warne who was deprived of the leadership duties throughout their career are thankful to the IPL to allow them to demonstrate their leadership skills. Indian cricketers like Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir got the opportunity to showcase their captaincy skills in the IPL and the added responsibility did wonders to their game and also improved them as players.</p>
<p>Here are some young and talented players who will lead the IPL franchises in the future</p>
<h3>1. Prithvi Shaw</h3>
<figure id="attachment_303855" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-303855" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-303855" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Arshdeep-Singh.jpg" alt="Arshdeep Singh" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-303855" class="wp-caption-text">Prithvi Shaw. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Having touted as the next big thing in&nbsp; Indian cricket after Virat Kohli, Shaw has already led the Indian U19 team to victory in the U19 World Cup in 2018. Along with his elegant footwork and “Tendulkar” like technique, Shaw has already been seen by many as a future leader of Indian cricket.</p>
<p>He was picked by the Delhi Capitals team in the 2018 IPL auction and impressed everyone in his first IPL. He slowly became an integral part of the Delhi team as the tournament progressed and is expected to be one of their key player in the 2019 edition of the IPL. With the amount of talent he possesses and the maturity he has shown at a young age, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/prithvi-shaw-takes-counselling-from-sachin-tendulkar-on-how-to-stay-focussed-on-the-game/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Prithvi Shaw</strong></a> is destined for bigger things and captaining an IPL team will be definitely one of them.</p>
<h3>2. Rashid Khan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_280558" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-280558" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-280558" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rashid-Khan.jpg" alt="Rashid Khan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-280558" class="wp-caption-text">Rashid Khan. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The 20-year old Afghanistan youngster is undoubtedly among the best spinners in limited overs format currently. He made his international debut at the age of 17 in 2015 and since then has emerged as one of the best leg spinners in shorter forms of the game. In a short period of time, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/3-all-rounders-who-can-dethrone-rashid-khan-from-top-of-the-icc-odi-rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Rashid Khan</strong></a> has become one of the leading and probably the most popular cricketer from Afghanistan.</p>
<p>In 2017, Rashid Khan was bought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad team at INR 4 crore as he fetched the highest bid for any associate nation player in the history of IPL. Since then, there has been no looking back for the youngster as in the past few years he has become one of the most important players of the Sunrisers team.</p>
<p>He has already participated in all major T20 leagues around the globe and with time will only improve as a player. If he is able to continue his good performance in the coming years, sooner or later, Rashid Khan will become the first Afghanistan player to captain an IPL side.</p>
<h3>3. Quinton de Kock</h3>
<figure id="attachment_149341" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-149341" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-149341" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Quinton-de-Kock-1.jpg" alt="Quinton de Kock of South Africa" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-149341" class="wp-caption-text">South Africa’s Quinton de Kock. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>One of the most talented players in the South African team currently, Quinton de Kock is an asset to any team. A brilliant wicket-keeper and hard-hitting opening batsman in limited overs cricket, De kock has been a top performer for every team he has played in the past few years. He has the ability to win matches on his own and give his team a flying start.</p>
<p>He has played for quite a few IPL teams and represented the Bangalore team in the 2018 edition of IPL. He will play for the Mumbai Indians in the coming season and is expected to open the batting for them. He has smashed 927 runs in 34 IPL innings with a century to this name. He is known to be a smart cricketer with good leadership skills and might get a chance to captain an IPL side in the future.</p>
<h3>4. Jos Buttler</h3>
<figure id="attachment_262350" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-262350" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-262350" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jos-Buttler-England.jpg" alt="Jos Buttler of England" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-262350" class="wp-caption-text">Jos Buttler of England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>A power striker of the ball and a brilliant wicket-keeper, Jos Buttler is known one the most dangerous strikers of the ball in T20 cricket. From opening the innings to batting in the middle order, the southpaw has been a revelation in the last few years. Known for his quick hands and ability to find gaps at ease, Jos Buttler earned a massive deal with the Mumbai Indians in 2016.</p>
<p>He currently plays for the Rajasthan Royals team and was one of their top performers in the last edition of the IPL. He has already captained the England team in Eoin Morgan’s absence and has been looked as a future captain of the English side, at least in limited overs cricket. He is also expected to be given the leadership duties in IPL in the coming years.</p>
<h3>5. Karun Nair</h3>
<figure id="attachment_278990" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-278990" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-278990" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Karun-Nair.jpg" alt="Karun Nair" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-278990" class="wp-caption-text">India’s Karun Nair during a nets session. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Only the second Indian cricketer after Virender Sehwag to score a triple century in Tests, Karun Nair is a fluent stroke-maker, who relies more on timing than sheer power. He has already participated in 68 IPL matches for four different teams and smashed 1459 runs at an average of over 25.</p>
<p>He is known to be a good thinker of the game and has also captained the Mysuru Warriors team in the Karnataka Premier League. He currently plays for the Kings XI Punjab team in IPL. With age on his side and the cricketing brain he has, Nair will definitely get his chance to captain an IPL side in the future.</p>
<p><em><strong>~ Written by Rohit Modi</strong></em></p>

<p>The responsibility of captaining a side has transformed the career of many cricketers over the years. It is one of the most important aspects of a successful team. In the fast-paced T20 cricket it becomes even more important as a few overs can change the course of the game. In the last 11 years since its inception, the <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a></strong> has seen various players captaining their side and the tournament has played a major role in giving some young players the opportunity to showcase their leadership skills.</p>
<p>Even some legends of the game like Shane Warne who was deprived of the leadership duties throughout their career are thankful to the IPL to allow them to demonstrate their leadership skills. Indian cricketers like Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir got the opportunity to showcase their captaincy skills in the IPL and the added responsibility did wonders to their game and also improved them as players.</p>
<p>Here are some young and talented players who will lead the IPL franchises in the future</p>
<h3>1. Prithvi Shaw</h3>
<figure id="attachment_303855" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-303855" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-303855" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Arshdeep-Singh.jpg" alt="Arshdeep Singh" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-303855" class="wp-caption-text">Prithvi Shaw. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Having touted as the next big thing in  Indian cricket after Virat Kohli, Shaw has already led the Indian U19 team to victory in the U19 World Cup in 2018. Along with his elegant footwork and &#8220;Tendulkar&#8221; like technique, Shaw has already been seen by many as a future leader of Indian cricket.</p>
<p>He was picked by the Delhi Capitals team in the 2018 IPL auction and impressed everyone in his first IPL. He slowly became an integral part of the Delhi team as the tournament progressed and is expected to be one of their key player in the 2019 edition of the IPL. With the amount of talent he possesses and the maturity he has shown at a young age, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/prithvi-shaw-takes-counselling-from-sachin-tendulkar-on-how-to-stay-focussed-on-the-game/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Prithvi Shaw</strong></a> is destined for bigger things and captaining an IPL team will be definitely one of them.</p>
<h3>2. Rashid Khan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_280558" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-280558" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-280558" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rashid-Khan.jpg" alt="Rashid Khan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-280558" class="wp-caption-text">Rashid Khan. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The 20-year old Afghanistan youngster is undoubtedly among the best spinners in limited overs format currently. He made his international debut at the age of 17 in 2015 and since then has emerged as one of the best leg spinners in shorter forms of the game. In a short period of time, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/3-all-rounders-who-can-dethrone-rashid-khan-from-top-of-the-icc-odi-rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Rashid Khan</strong></a> has become one of the leading and probably the most popular cricketer from Afghanistan.</p>
<p>In 2017, Rashid Khan was bought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad team at INR 4 crore as he fetched the highest bid for any associate nation player in the history of IPL. Since then, there has been no looking back for the youngster as in the past few years he has become one of the most important players of the Sunrisers team.</p>
<p>He has already participated in all major T20 leagues around the globe and with time will only improve as a player. If he is able to continue his good performance in the coming years, sooner or later, Rashid Khan will become the first Afghanistan player to captain an IPL side.</p>
<h3>3. Quinton de Kock</h3>
<figure id="attachment_149341" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-149341" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-149341" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Quinton-de-Kock-1.jpg" alt="Quinton de Kock of South Africa" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-149341" class="wp-caption-text">South Africa&#8217;s Quinton de Kock. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>One of the most talented players in the South African team currently, Quinton de Kock is an asset to any team. A brilliant wicket-keeper and hard-hitting opening batsman in limited overs cricket, De kock has been a top performer for every team he has played in the past few years. He has the ability to win matches on his own and give his team a flying start.</p>
<p>He has played for quite a few IPL teams and represented the Bangalore team in the 2018 edition of IPL. He will play for the Mumbai Indians in the coming season and is expected to open the batting for them. He has smashed 927 runs in 34 IPL innings with a century to this name. He is known to be a smart cricketer with good leadership skills and might get a chance to captain an IPL side in the future.</p>
<h3>4. Jos Buttler</h3>
<figure id="attachment_262350" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-262350" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-262350" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jos-Buttler-England.jpg" alt="Jos Buttler of England" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-262350" class="wp-caption-text">Jos Buttler of England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>A power striker of the ball and a brilliant wicket-keeper, Jos Buttler is known one the most dangerous strikers of the ball in T20 cricket. From opening the innings to batting in the middle order, the southpaw has been a revelation in the last few years. Known for his quick hands and ability to find gaps at ease, Jos Buttler earned a massive deal with the Mumbai Indians in 2016.</p>
<p>He currently plays for the Rajasthan Royals team and was one of their top performers in the last edition of the IPL. He has already captained the England team in Eoin Morgan&#8217;s absence and has been looked as a future captain of the English side, at least in limited overs cricket. He is also expected to be given the leadership duties in IPL in the coming years.</p>
<h3>5. Karun Nair</h3>
<figure id="attachment_278990" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-278990" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-278990" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Karun-Nair.jpg" alt="Karun Nair" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-278990" class="wp-caption-text">India&#8217;s Karun Nair during a nets session. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Only the second Indian cricketer after Virender Sehwag to score a triple century in Tests, Karun Nair is a fluent stroke-maker, who relies more on timing than sheer power. He has already participated in 68 IPL matches for four different teams and smashed 1459 runs at an average of over 25.</p>
<p>He is known to be a good thinker of the game and has also captained the Mysuru Warriors team in the Karnataka Premier League. He currently plays for the Kings XI Punjab team in IPL. With age on his side and the cricketing brain he has, Nair will definitely get his chance to captain an IPL side in the future.</p>
<p><em><strong>~ Written by Rohit Modi</strong></em></p>

Indian cricketers like Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir got the opportunity to showcase their captaincy skills in the IPL.

5 Cricketers who might lead IPL franchises in future

Even some legends of the game like Shane Warne who was deprived of the leadership duties throughout their career are thankful to the IPL to allow