The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a platform for young and upcoming players to showcase their skills and earn their place in the spotlight. As we gear up for the 2023 season, all eyes are on the uncapped players who could make a name for themselves and surprise everyone with their performances.
Here are three such players to keep an eye on:
1) Mayank Dagar – Sunrisers Hyderabad: All-rounder
Mayank Dagar is a talented all-rounder who has been making waves in domestic cricket. He was part of the Kings XI Punjab squad in 2018 but did not get a chance to play a single game. However, with his recent performances, he has managed to attract the attention of the Sunrisers Hyderabad, who picked him up for a whopping 1.8 crores.
Dagar is a left-arm orthodox and a handy batter who can score quick runs when needed. He has been performing consistently in domestic T20 leagues and has been a regular member of the Himachal Pradesh team. With the Sunrisers Hyderabad struggling with their all-round options, Dagar could prove to be a valuable addition to the squad.
2) N Jagadeesan – Kolkata Knight Riders: Wicketkeeper Batter
N Jagadeesan is a wicketkeeper-batter who has been making waves in the domestic circuit. He made his debut for Tamil Nadu in 2017 and has been a consistent performer ever since. He has been a regular member of the Tamil Nadu team and has been impressive in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Especially in the latest edition of Vijay Hazare Trophy where he amassed 799 runs.
With Kolkata Knight Riders looking for a backup wicketkeeper, Jagadeesan could prove to be a good option. He has a base price of INR 20 lakhs and was picked up by KKR for 90 lakhs, which is a testament to his talent.
3) Akash Vashist – Rajasthan Royals: All-rounder
Akash Vashist is a young all-rounder from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh who has been making a name for himself in domestic cricket. He has been part of the Himachal Pradesh team for a few years now and has been a consistent performer. He is a slow left-arm orthodox who can also contribute with the bat lower down the order.
The Rajasthan Royals picked him up for a base price of INR 20 lakhs, which could prove to be a bargain if he manages to impress with his performances. The Royals have a history of unearthing young talent, and Vashist could be the latest addition to that list.
In conclusion, these uncapped players may not be household names yet, but they have the potential to surprise everyone with their performances in the upcoming IPL 2023 season. With the right guidance and opportunities, they could prove to be valuable assets to their respective teams and even become the stars of the tournament. It will be exciting to see how they fare and if they can live up to the expectations.