IPL 2022: 5 players who unexpectedly made their debut this season

The Indian Premier League now has 10 teams fighting for the coveted prize. With so many new names coming into the frame, the 2022 season was the perfect opportunity for any player to make his mark. Even though the established teams like Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have been knocked out of the tournament, they did well in providing sufficient chances to the youngsters.

Adding on, with so many teams giving chances to the domestic players, this IPL was all about exposure. However, a few players unexpectedly made their debut this year. They were backed by the franchise to showcase their skills and they proved to be successful.

Here is look at 5 players who unexpectedly made their debut during IPL 2022:

5. Kumar Kartikeya

Even though everyone expected Tilak Verma to be a regular feature in the MI XI this year, few would have expected Kumar Kartikeya to burst into the main scene. The youngster has come a long way to be a part of the MI squad.

He has played 12 T20 matches and with an economy of 6.17, Kartikeya has been effective in the shortest format of the game. The spinner likes to keep it tight so that the bowlers from the other end can take their chances. For Madhya Pradesh, he has been a terrific asset in the domestic cricket circuit.

He made his debut against the Rajasthan Royals at the DY Patil Sports Academy this year. In the four games he has played, Kumar has picked five wickets. Adding on, he has been bowling with an impressive economy rate of 7.85 runs per over.