IPL 2018: 5 players who can replace Kagiso Rabada 

Kagiso Rabada has witnessed a pretty hectic season as he has put in a lot of hard work in the last few months. Rabada has been one of the most vital players for South Africa in recent times but has gone through a lot of ups and downs in his career thus far as he has battled injuries along with unnecessary suspensions. The aggressive pacer scalped 23 wickets in the recently concluded series against Australia, following which he won the Man of the Series award.

KG has taken a toll on his body as he bowled the most number of deliveries in this season for the Proteas. As a result, the pacer suffered a stiff lower back earlier in the fourth Test and is ruled out of the 2018 IPL.

Let us take a look at five players who can replace the South African speedster in the Delhi Daredevils squad.

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#5 Jason Holder

Holder led Windies to the Final in the World Cup Qualifiers

The Windies skipper Jason Holder failed to attract any bids despite having a base price of INR 1.5 crores in the IPL auctions. The all-rounder's unimpressive T20 records are not luring for any franchise but the Windies skipper's recent form may help him earn an IPL contract in case of an injury.

Holder has featured in the IPL in the past but his records seem dismal as he has only managed to pick up 5 wickets in 11 games and his figures with the bat seem ordinary too. He has scored 38 runs in 5 innings at an average of 7.6. The 26-year-old recently led Windies to the Finals in the World Cup Qualifiers held in Zimbabwe.

Holder scalped 15 wickets in the World Cup Qualifiers and also scored two half-centuries including an unbeaten 99 against Papua New Guinea.

#4 Tymal Mills

Tymal Mills is a T20 specialist

Tymal Mills amazed everyone at the 2017 IPL auctions when he was procured by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a whopping amount of INR 12 crores. The left arm quick failed to justify his price tag as he managed to pick only 5 wickets in 5 matches with an economy rate on the higher side.

He is known for his ability to surprise the batsmen with his change-up deliveries. Mills has scalped 94 wickets in 85 T20 games. After a horrible start to his IPL career, the 25-year-old failed to attract franchises in this year's auction.

The Yorkshire born will look to take any opportunity with open hands in case of an injury.

#3 James Faulkner

Faulkner had a horrendous 2017 IPL

Australian James Faulkner has suffered a slump in his form due to which he has failed to make a place in Australia's final XI in the recent past. Faulkner was on top of his game till 2015 but he has been in the depths ever since. He had a memorable IPL season in 2013 where he scalped 28 wickets in 16 matches.

He suffered in the 2016 and 2017 edition of the league as he managed to take only 8 wickets in 15 matches. He first announced his arrival on the big stage after a scintillating performance in the IPL and the player would love to get back into the groove if he gets an opportunity to play in the league.

Having Faulkner in the ranks provides the teams with an extra cushion as the Tasmanian's batting abilities can be useful in T20 cricket.

#2 Morne Morkel

Morne Morkel recently retired from international cricket

The 4th Test against Australia was Morne Morkel's final international game as the tall lanky pacer announced his retirement prior to the series. He reached the milestone of 300 Test wickets in this series, after which he signed a deal with the Surrey cricket club to play in this county season.

Morkel had a dream IPL season in 2012 as he scalped 25 wickets to win the Purple Cap in 2012 for the Delhi Daredevils and he has picked up 77 wickets in 70 IPL matches thus far.

The South African would be a like to like replacement for his teammate Rabada in case of the latter's injury.

#1 David Willey

Willey the batsman or Willey the bowler?

David Willey's name rose to prominence recently after his sublime performances. The English all-rounder is one of the most underrated players in T20 cricket and it came as a surprise to everyone when the 28-year-old attracted no franchise.

Willey has played 147 T20 games, in which he has picked up 143 wickets and scored 2097 runs with a phenomenal strike rate of 142.55. He can be used as a pinch-hitter or can open the batting, which makes him a dangerous player to have in the side. He has not yet featured in the IPL but his records in India are impressive.

Willey was successful in the T20 World Cup 2016 when England made it to the Final of the tournament. He can be tried out if Rabada suffers an injury.