Five stars who can impress in IPL 2024
The mega cricket festival of India Indian Premiere League (IPL) is expected to commence on March 22 and will see impressive performances from many players especially those who will be playing their maiden matches this year.
Among them, we are going to discuss about five players who can be impressed in Maiden IPL matches.
1. Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is a skilled cricketer from New Zealand who has gained recognition for his promising abilities and performances in the sport. He was born on December 18, 1999, in Wellington, New Zealand. Ravindra is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm orthodox spinner. Rachin Ravindra is expected to shine for Chennai Super Kings.
Ravindra made his debut for the New Zealand Under-19 cricket team in 2017 and swiftly established himself as a crucial player. He impressed with both bat and ball during the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he showcased his all-round abilities.
In domestic cricket, Ravindra represented Wellington Firebirds in New Zealand’s domestic competitions until 2022. He later moved to Durham. Ravindra made his first-class debut for Wellington in the 2017-2018 season and has since been a consistent performer for the team.
Ravindra’s skill as a left-arm spinner adds depth to his cricketing repertoire, making him a valuable asset in both the batting and bowling departments. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball has earned him recognition as one of the promising young talents in New Zealand cricket.
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Rachin Ravindra continues to play domestic cricket, aiming to further establish himself as a top cricketer and potentially earn opportunities to represent the senior New Zealand national team in international cricket.
For the most current information on Rachin Ravindra’s cricketing career, including recent performances and achievements, it is recommended to refer to the latest updates from official cricketing sources, sports news outlets, and Rachin Ravindra’s official profiles on social media platforms.
Ravindra was named in New Zealand’s squad for the 2023 World Cup. Although he was not officially in contention to make it into the final squad for the 2023 World Cup, he found his way into the 15-man squad replacing injured Michael Bracewell. Ravindra was not a first-choice option for New Zealand going into the World Cup preparations in full swing, as he was predominantly used by the New Zealand team as a spin bowling all-rounder who could bat way down the order. However, fitness concerns to New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson brought about a shift in approach within the team management which opted to promote Rachin to bat at the number three position in New Zealand’s opening match against England. Prior to the start of the World Cup, he had never batted at a position higher than the number 6 slot in the sporadic ODI appearances he featured for the Black Caps.
In the opening match against England, batting at no. 3 in place of Williamson, he became only the fourth Kiwi player to hit a century on World Cup debut by scoring 123* runs off just 96 balls. It was also coincidentally his maiden ODI century. This was also the fastest century by a New Zealand player in World Cup, reaching 100 in 82 balls. He also became the youngest New Zealand player to score a World Cup century at the age of 23 years and 321 days. Along with Devon Conway, he registered the fourth-highest partnership in World Cup history and helped his team beat the defending champions.
On 28 October 2023, during a group stage match against Australia, Rachin scored his second century and gave New Zealand a glimmer of hope in a high-scoring run chase of 389 at Dharamsala, which New Zealand agonizingly lost by 5 runs. This match became a runfest aggregating a whopping 771 runs, making it the World Cup match with the highest aggregate involving the combination of both team’s totals. He became only the second batter in World Cup history after Sachin Tendulkar to have scored 2 centuries in World Cups at the age of 23.
On 4 November 2023, during a group stage match against Pakistan, Rachin Ravindra became the second-youngest batter after Sachin Tendulkar in the ODI World Cup history to complete 500 runs. He also broke Tendulkar’s record of most World Cup centuries before the age of 24 years when he completed his century against Pakistan. He also became the first batter in World Cup history to score three centuries on World Cup debut. He also became the first New Zealander batter to score three World Cup centuries and set the record for most World Cup centuries scored by a player for New Zealand in World Cup history.
On 9 November 2023, during a group stage match against Sri Lanka, he broke Jonny Bairstow’s record for having scored the most number of runs by a player in his debut World Cup with 550 runs. He also surpassed Tendulkar’s record for having scored the most runs in a single edition of the World Cup before turning 25 with a tally of 550 runs in 9 matches.
2. Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a Sri Lankan cricketer who gained attention for his bowling prowess early in his career. He was born on April 13, 1999, in Matara, Sri Lanka. Madushanka is a right-arm fast-medium bowler who has impressed with his pace and ability to generate bounce.
Mumbai Indians (MI) have boosted their bowling squad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 by acquiring the services of Sri Lanka’s left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka for Rs. 4.6 crore in the IPL 2024 auction.
Madushanka made his debut in domestic cricket for Badureliya Sports Club in 2016. He caught the eye of selectors with his performances in domestic matches, showcasing his ability to trouble batsmen with his pace and movement off the pitch.
In February 2018, Madushanka was called up to the Sri Lankan national cricket team for a limited-overs series against Bangladesh. He made his international debut in a T20I match, where he showcased his potential by picking up a wicket on debut.
One of the highlights of Madushanka’s early career came in his second T20I match against Bangladesh, where he recorded a hat-trick. This achievement made him only the fourth Sri Lankan bowler to take a hat-trick in T20 internationals.
However, Madushanka’s international career faced setbacks due to injuries and inconsistency. He struggled to maintain a regular place in the national team and faced challenges in finding form and fitness.
In April 2020, Madushanka was arrested for alleged possession of illegal drugs, which led to further disruptions in his cricketing career. As a result, he faced disciplinary action from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and was suspended from all forms of cricket pending investigation.
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Despite his off-field issues and challenges, Madushanka remains a talented cricketer with potential, and his future in the sport may depend on his ability to overcome obstacles and regain form and fitness.
In January 2020, he was named in Sri Lanka’s squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. On 27 January 2020, in Sri Lanka’s plate quarter-final match against Nigeria, Madushanka took a five-wicket haul.
In December 2020, Madushanka was named in Sri Lanka’s Test squad for their series against South Africa. In February 2021, he was named in Sri Lanka’s limited-overs squad for their series against the West Indies. In April 2021, Madushanka was again named in Sri Lanka’s Test squad, this time for their series against Bangladesh.
In April 2022, he was named in Sri Lanka’s Test squad for their series against Bangladesh. He made his List A debut on 8 June 2022, for Sri Lanka A against Australia A during Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka. Later the same month, he was named in Sri Lanka’s Test squad, also for their home series against Australia.
Also in July, he was again named in Sri Lanka’s Test squad, this time for their home series against Pakistan. In August 2022, he was named in Sri Lanka’s Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the 2022 Asia Cup. He made his T20I debut on 27 August 2022, against Afghanistan.
Madushanka made a promising start to his international career, especially in the match against India, where he dismantled Indian top order by swinging the ball into the right-hand batters, and flattened the stumps twice including knocking two of Virat Kohli’s out of the ground and then Deepak Hooda.
Madushanka made his One Day International (ODI) debut on 10 January 2023, against India. He took his maiden ODI wicket of Rohit Sharma. He made his Test debut on 24 July 2023, against Pakistan.
At the World Cup 2023, Madushanka took a total of 21 wickets over 9 matches at an average of 25.00, and had his first ODI five-wicket haul of 5/80 against India on 2nd Nov 2023 held at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
3. Gerald Coetzee
Gerald Coetzee is a talented fast bowler from South Africa. He was born on October 23, 2000, and has emerged as one of the most promising young fast bowlers in the country. In 2018, Coetzee made his debut in domestic cricket for Free State, where he quickly caught the selectors’ attention with his impressive performances. He has showcased his ability to generate pace and movement off the pitch, making him a potent weapon for his team.
Mumbai Indians acquired Coetzee, the South African speedster, for Rs 5 crore at the IPL 2024 auction held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The team had to outbid Chennai Super Kings to secure his services.
Furthermore, Coetzee has also represented South Africa at the youth level and has been part of the South African Under-19 cricket team. He has showcased his talent on the international stage. Coetzee has played for Free State, Knights, Jozi Stars, Joburg Super Kings, Texas, and Mumbai Indians for the current season.
One of the highlights of Coetzee’s early career came during the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup held in South Africa. He played a key role in the tournament, finishing as the joint-leading wicket-taker for South Africa with 13 wickets in six matches. His performances helped South Africa reach the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Coetzee’s bowling style is characterized by his ability to bowl consistently at a brisk pace while also extracting bounce and movement off the pitch. He has shown maturity and composure beyond his years, traits that bode well for his future in cricket. As of my last update in January 2022, Gerald Coetzee continues to play domestic cricket and aims to establish himself as a top fast bowler in South Africa. He remains a player to watch for his potential to make an impact at the highest level of the sport.
In June 2022, Coetzee was named in South Africa’s Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their tour of England to play the England and Ireland cricket teams. In February 2023, he was selected in the South Africa Test squad for the series against West Indies and made his Test debut against West Indies on 28 February 2023. In March 2023, he was named in South Africa’s One Day International (ODI) squad for their series against West Indies and made his ODI debut in the second ODI of the series on 18 March 2023 in East London, where he took three wickets.
In September 2023, Coetzee was named in South Africa’s squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. It marked his maiden World Cup tournament at the age of 23. He broke into the South African side as one of the key pacers for the 2023 World Cup following the injury concerns to senior fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala. Coetzee became a vital cog in South Africa’s pace battery during the World Cup by being South Africa’s second or third change bowler and became a canny operator in the middle overs by capturing over 10 wickets between the 11th and 40th over. He ended the tournament as the leading wicket-taker for South Africa with 20 scalps in 8 matches. He also became the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in a single edition of the World Cup when he took his record 18th scalp in a group-stage match against Afghanistan. Coetzee was called by many as one of the breakout stars of the 2023 Cricket World Cup following his impressive performances.
4.Kumar Kushagra
Kumar Kushagra is a promising Indian cricketer who has shown great potential as a top-order batsman. He was born on October 26, 2000, in India, and has emerged as a talented young prospect in Indian cricket. During the 2024 Indian Premier League auction, there was intense bidding for the uncapped Kumar Kushagra. The Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batsman was eventually picked by Delhi Capitals for Rs 7.20 crore. A lot of Indians are eager to see him play because Indian cricket superstar Saurav Ganguly has also referred to him.
Kushagra made his debut in domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh during the 2018-2019 season. He quickly gained attention for his elegant strokeplay and ability to build innings, particularly in the longer format of the game. One of the highlights of Kushagra’s early career came during the 2019-2020 Ranji Trophy season, where he impressed with his performances for Uttar Pradesh. He showed maturity beyond his years and played crucial innings for his team, showcasing his potential as a dependable batsman.
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Kushagra’s batting style is characterized by his solid technique, compact defense, and ability to play both pace and spin with confidence. He has shown the ability to adapt to different match situations and has the potential to anchor the innings as well as accelerate when required.
In addition to his performances in domestic cricket, Kushagra has also represented India at the youth level. He has been part of the India Under-19 cricket team, where he has showcased his talent on the international stage.
As of my last update, Kumar Kushagra continues to play in domestic cricket, aiming to further establish himself as a top-order batsman for Pradesh and potentially earn opportunities at higher levels of the game.
For the most current information on Kumar Kushagra’s cricketing career, including recent performances and achievements, I recommend referring to the latest updates from official cricketing sources, sports news outlets, and Kumar Kushagra’s official profiles on social media platforms. ra is a promising Indian cricketer who has shown great potential as a top-order batsman. He was born on October 26, 2000, in India, and has emerged as a talented young prospect in Indian cricket. During the 2024 Indian Premier League auction, there was intense bidding for the uncapped Kumar Kushagra. The Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batsman was eventually picked by Delhi Capitals for Rs 7.20 crore. A lot of Indians are eager to see him play because Indian cricket superstar Saurav Ganguly has also referred to him.
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Kushagra made his debut in domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh during the 2018-2019 season. He quickly gained attention for his elegant strokeplay and ability to build innings, particularly in the longer format of the game. One of the highlights of Kushagra’s early career came during the 2019-2020 Ranji Trophy season, where he impressed with his performances for Uttar Pradesh. He showed maturity beyond his years and played crucial innings for his team, showcasing his potential as a dependable batsman.
Kushagra’s batting style is characterized by his solid technique, compact defense, and ability to play both pace and spin with confidence. He has shown the ability to adapt to different match situations and has the potential to anchor the innings as well as accelerate when required.
In addition to his performances in domestic cricket, Kushagra has also represented India at the youth level. He has been part of the India Under-19 cricket team, where he has showcased his talent on the international stage.
As of my last update, Kumar Kushagra continues to play in domestic cricket, aiming to further establish himself as a top-order batsman for Pradesh and potentially earn opportunities at higher levels of the game.
For the most current information on Kumar Kushagra’s cricketing career, including recent performances and achievements, I recommend referring to the latest updates from official cricketing sources, sports news outlets, and Kumar Kushagra’s official profiles on social media platforms.
5. Arshin Kulkarni
A big-hitting batting wonder and a handy seamer, Kulkarni is among the fresh batch of India Under-19s who are primed to play a key role at the World Cup early next year in South Africa. He gave glimpses of his T20 potential during a short stint – where he made a blistering hundred – in the Maharashtra Premier League for Eagle Nashik Titans.
Kulkarni also made his senior debut for Maharashtra during the recent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). He was recommended by Ruturaj Gaikwad for a trial with Chennai Super Kings but had to miss out because it clashed with the India Under-19s camp. Kulkarni is also believed to be keenly pursued by Punjab Kings.