Over the years, the Indian Premier League has emerged out as one of the most successful and loved leagues in the world. The IPL will enter its 13th season in 2020 and as always there will be some surprises in store for the fans as well.
There’s no denying the fact that IPL has played a huge role in shaping the careers of many international cricketers. This year as well, many cricketers will be seen making their debut in this cash-rich league.
Here, check out the list of 5 cricketers who will be making their IPL debut this season:
1. Sheldon Cottrell:
West Indies fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell has been included in the Kings XI Punjab for IPL 2020. He was bought at the whopping amount of 8.5 crores.
Sheldon is capable of bowling continuously at a speed of 140-150 kmph, Cottrel will be seen debuting in the upcoming edition of the IPL. So far, the Caribbean bowler has now taken 123 wickets at an average of 19.15 in 88 matches he played in his T20 career.
2. Chris Green:
The 28-year-old Australian all-rounder is regarded as a T20 specialist. Green is often seen bowling in powerplay overs.
Chris has been bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in the auction at a base price of 20 lakhs. So far, the young talent has scored 506 runs in 82 matches he has played in T20 cricket. Besides this, he has also taken 65 wickets so far.
3. Alex Carey:
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey is regarded as a very useful player in the limited format of the game. After making a blockbuster entry in 2019, Carey was recently bought by Delhi Daredevils for 2.40 crores at the auction.
Carey has scored 1621 runs in 74 T20 matches he has played, with an average of 31.17 and a strike rate of 131.25. During which he has scored 1 century and 8 half-centuries.
4. Tom Banton:
England’s story opener Banton was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL auction 2020 at a base price of 1 crore. Tom was also a part of the 13th season of the Indian Premier League, which was held in the UAW.
So far, he has played 34 T20I matches and has scored 944 runs at an average of 30.45 and with a strike rate of 157.33. During which, he also scored a century and 7 half-centuries.
5. Isuru Udana:
Sri Lankan fast bowler Isuru Udana will be seen playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the upcoming edition of the IPL. He was bought at his base price of 50 lakhs.
So far, Udana has played 30 T20 international matches so far, where he has scored 230 runs at a strike-rate of 144.65 and an average of 31.91. Besides this, he has also taken 24 wickets.
