IPL 2017: The replacement XI

Modified Apr 04, 2017 22:33 IST

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Michael Klinger of Australian celebrates after reaching 50 runs during the International Twenty20 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Adelaide Oval on February 22, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images) — Klinger has hit a purple patch in the last few years

#4 Rilee Rossouw

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 12: Rilee Rossouw of the Proteas during the Momentum ODI Series 5th ODI match between South Africa and Australia at PPC Newlands on October 12, 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images/Getty Images) — Rossouw is as destructive as they come

Rilee Rossouw was in fine form in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League, finishing the tournament as its 4^th highest run getter. Rossouw was also among the players who recently quit playing for South Africa to sign a Kolpak deal, meaning he could be available for the entire duration of the IPL.

Incidentally, Rossouw was a replacement player in the PSL as well, coming in for injured Afghan player Mohammad Nabi (who was snapped up by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the auction).

#5 Evin Lewis

Evin Lewis stamped his presence in the international stage with a 48 ball century against a full strength Indian team in a T20 match in Florida. The left-hander, who models himself on Chris Gayle, hit five sixes in an over by Stuart Binny in that match.

He has also been explosive in franchise tournaments across the world, including the 2013 Champions League T20 in India, where he was the fifth highest run-getter of the tournament.

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