8) Shikhar Dhawan
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Dhawan’s feet don’t move much. He is leaden-footed when the ball moves and is a dead duck if the ball is short on his leg-stump. However, on the off-side there are few better players to watch.
His trademark punches through the cover and scythes over extra cover have given Sunrisers Hyderabad many a fiery start as he formed the league’s most prolific opening partnership with his skipper David Warner. Dhawan ended the season No.4, with 501 runs at 38.5 although his strike-rate was a lowly 116, thanks to his cautious approach.
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