IPL 2022: IPL Debutants: Indian Premier League has been a launchpad for young talents. The likes of Devdutt Padikkal, Chetan Sakariya, Venkatesh Iyer all impressed in 2021 and now it is time for Dewald Brevis, Rovmann Powell and others to make a mark. The 2022 season kicks off on Saturday with the CSK vs KKR match. Follow IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Amongst the IPL debutants, India’s U-19 star besides West Indies power-hitters will be the ones to watch out for. The likes of Rovmann Powell, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Yash Dhull have been in fine form and will be the ones to watch out for.
IPL 2022: From Dewald Brevis to Rovman Powell, 5 IPL debutants to watch out for in IPL 15 – Check full list
Dewald Brevis (MI):
Nicknamed as “Baby ABD” for his stroke-making skills, South Africa’s Dewald Brewis is a right-handed batter and a handy legbreak bowler. Known for playing wide range of shots, he was picked up by five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians in the IPL auctions earlier this year.
Day 1 at the office for Dewald Brevis. 📸#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/dHazvTrcRM
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 21, 2022
IPL 2022: From Dewald Brevis to Rovman Powell, 5 IPL debutants to watch out for in IPL 15 – Check full list
The 18-year-old Brevis scored 506 runs in the ICC U-19 World Cup held earlier this year, the most in a single edition of the tournament, surpassing flamboyant India opener Shikhar Dhawan’s record of 505 runs in 2004 and also picked up seven wickets with his part-time leg-spin.
Brevis, who considers legendary Sachin Tendulkar as his inspiration, on his day can take any good attack to the cleaners.
IPL 2022: From Dewald Brevis to Rovman Powell, 5 IPL debutants to watch out for in IPL 15 – Check full list
Rajvardhan Hangargekar (CSK):
A lanky all-rounder, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, who hails from Maharashtra’s Osmanabad district, was grabbed by defending champions Chennai Super Kings.
Into the Yellove and Roaring to go! 🦁
👀📹 https://t.co/zaOvZfglt2#FirstTimeInYellove #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/zKixWLMOGU— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 16, 2022
IPL 2022: From Dewald Brevis to Rovman Powell, 5 IPL debutants to watch out for in IPL 15 – Check full list
Hangargekar, who is a medium pacer and a right-handed batter, had impressed one and all with his six-hitting prowess in India’s victorious U-19 World Cup campaign in the West Indies earlier this year.
The 19-year-old can be an ideal replacement for injured pacer Deepak Chahar, who is set to miss the first part of the tournament with a right quadriceps injury.
Hangargekar, who also played five List A matches for Maharashtra, could also perform the role of a ‘finisher’ for MI.
IPL 2022: From Dewald Brevis to Rovman Powell, 5 IPL debutants to watch out for in IPL 15 – Check full list
Yash Dhull
The 19-year-old Yash Dhull, who led India to fifth U-19 World Cup title, is a flamboyant right-handed batter and an off-break bowler. Picked up by Delhi Capitals, Dhull has also scored two hundreds on his Ranji Trophy debut, a feat which only two other cricketers have been able to achieve.
Started from the DC Cricket Academy nets, now we here 💙
P.S. Wait for that @YashDhull2002 ™️ cover drive at the end 🤩#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/BnzXTvoOCk
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 17, 2022
IPL 2022: From Dewald Brevis to Rovman Powell, 5 IPL debutants to watch out for in IPL 15 – Check full list
A middle-order batter, Dhull who scored a hundred in the semifinal of the U-19 World Cup, has proved that he is a big match player. In his youth ODI career, he amassed 281 runs from eight ODIs.
Abhinav Manohar
Karnataka’s Abhinav Manohar, 27, is a hard-hitting middle-order batter. He is known for his power game and can be used as a pinch hitter.
The Titans see the ball like a Volleyball 🏐 – #TrueStory!#DYK that Abhinav Manohar & Sai Sudharsan are explosive young batters playing in their maiden IPL? 💥💥
We suggest keeping your 👀 on them during our training sessions! #SeasonOfFirsts #AavaDe pic.twitter.com/jQCvY5P6TL
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) March 18, 2022
The batter was picked up by Gujarat Titans for Rs 2.60 crore and has played crucial knocks for his home team Karnataka in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last year. Besides, he also bowls leg-spin.
IPL 2022: From Dewald Brevis to Rovman Powell, 5 IPL debutants to watch out for in IPL 15 – Check full list
Rovman Powell
Jamaican Rovman Powell is a hard-hitting batter, who notched up his maiden T20 hundred against England in January earlier this year.
Good first week in Mumbai!#Rpowell52 pic.twitter.com/WOP1n3kVF7
— Rovman Powell (@Ravipowell26) March 22, 2022
IPL 2022: From Dewald Brevis to Rovman Powell, 5 IPL debutants to watch out for in IPL 15 – Check full list
Powell, whose base price was Rs 75 lakh, was eventually sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 2.80 crore. Known to smash the balls for fun, Powell can play the finisher’s role for his franchise.
His medium pace also makes him a valuable asset in the shortest format of the game.
He was earlier picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for the 2017 edition but didn’t get a game in the entire season. He went unsold at the 2018 auctions.
IPL 2022: From Dewald Brevis to Rovman Powell, 5 IPL debutants to watch out for in IPL 15 – Check full list
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