The 17th season of the IPL is all set to go underway on March 22, with the Chennai Super Kings facing Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening encounter of the tournament.
However, there are a few overseas players who are set to make an impressive debut in the mega-cash-rich league.
- Azmatullah Omerzai: Azmatullah Omerzai had a phenomenal World Cup season with both bat and ball, and he will try to replicate his international performance for the Gujarat Titans in the upcoming IPL season.
- Nandre Burger: Nandre Burger impressed everyone with his pace and accuracy in the multi-format series against India. The tall South African pace bowler will be looking to replicate his international performance in the IPL for the Rajasthan Royals.
- Dilshan Madhushanka: A left-arm pace bowler has the ability to pick wickets with the new ball as well as at the death. He had an impressive World Cup for Sri Lanka and will be playing for the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming IPL season.
- Shemar Joseph: The Gabba hero Shemar Joseph has been phenomenal in international cricket since his debut. The pacer has accuracy and zip in his deliveries. He will be playing for LSG in the upcoming IPL season.
- Spencer Johnson: The left-arm quick has been playing league cricket all around the world and has the ability to swing the ball both ways in the air. He can be very deceptive at death with his variations. He will be playing for the Gujrat Titans in the upcoming IPL season.
- Shai Hope: Shai Hope has been one of the most consistent performers for the West Indies in all three formats. He will try to replicate his international performance for the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL season.
- Ravindra: one of the standout performers with the bat in the World Cup for New Zealand Rachin Ravindra is all set to play for CSK in the upcoming IPL season.