IPL 2019: 5 Newcomers who can set the league on fire

#1 Nicholas Pooran (Kings XI Punjab)

Most people wouldn't have expected to see Nicholas Pooran's name on this list ahead of players like Curran or Hetmyer. But considering his recent form, his inclusion is more than justified.

Pooran has been simply devastating in all the T20 leagues he has been playing in, and has recently lit up the Bangladesh Premier League with his sixes. He was brilliant in the T10 league and his T20 record is staggering.

He can bat anywhere from No. 3 to No. 7 and added to that, he's a proper wicketkeeper which means that he can take that burden off KL Rahul. Though not noticed by many so far, Pporan can be a real asset.

About the author

Shreyas is a cricket and Indian sports writer at Sportskeeda. He has over 6.5 years of experience and writes news, listicles, fantasy, and more.

Shreyas has always followed cricket and enjoys the aspect of the sport that leads to players having to adapt to different formats. ODI is his favorite format, but he hopes the rule of two new balls is scrapped. He has also played cricket and football at the school level.

Shreyas has written over 2,500 articles for Sportskeeda, including live text commentary for multiple Indian sports. He worked extensively during the Olympics, Asian Games, and the Pro Kabaddi League. He ensures to cite only verified sources and is careful about being respectful towards every player and team.

Shreyas admires KL Rahul for his elegance and personality, and Shardul Thakur for his resilience. He supports the Punjab Kings in the IPL and the New Zealand cricket team internationally.

When not working, he enjoys playing different sports.

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