IPL 2020: One player from each team who can win the Emerging Player Award
The most promising talent of the season is named the Emerging Player of the Season at the end of the tournament every year.
2. Sandeep Lamichhane (Delhi Capitals)
The youngest player in the Delhi Capitals squad is Nepal’s only player in Indian Premier League, Sandeep Lamichanne. The wrist-spinner from Nepal is just 19 years old. He impressed in his first two IPL seasons – picking up 13 wickets in 9 matches, at a strike-rate of 16.15. Lamichhane is a clever bower and has multiple variations that help him in picking up wickets regularly. He is currently playing for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.
The Delhi Capitals have a pretty solid team ahead of next season and their spin bowling unit, though small in size, looks pretty lethal. The acquisition of Ravichandran Ashwin from KXIP provides another experienced option to partner Amit Mishra. Axar Patel was tight with his lines last season and would be expected to continue his role as a run-blocker in this team. All-rounder Lalit Yadav, who was bought in the auction, is another part-time option who bowls off-spin.
The Capitals also have an exciting overseas option in Sandeep Lamichhane. The Nepalese leg-spinner has shown what he can do on many occasions, but due to lack of need he was benched for most games last season. Lamichhane is constantly improving his game and is a great backup for the side; he could have more of a role to play this season.
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