3 players who could become the next Faf du Plessis in IPL

1. Shai Hope

Shai Hope's resurgence in T20 cricket has been surreal. From struggling to find a place in the T20 team for the majority of his career, Hope has now become the captain of the Caribbean side in the format. He has also worked on his hitting ability, and his technique helps him maintain a decent strike rate even on surfaces which are not conducive to batting.

Hope can open the batting and also slot in the middle order. He is a fine wicketkeeper and can also share his inputs with the leadership group of the franchise he joins. The 32-year-old will be a player to watch out for at the auction.