6 exciting overseas IPL first timers

D'Arcy Short (Rajasthan Royals)

Player Role: Batting All-Rounder; Left-hand Opening Batsman, Left-arm Chinaman bowler

From one Hobart Hurricanes star to another, the Big Bash League's player of the tournament promises to be an exciting prospect. From the comparisons he draws with David Warner for his awe-inspiring ability to smash bowlers around the park to go with his mysterious left-arm chinaman deliveries, one would find it hard to believe that D'Arcy Short was not even a regular in his state side as recently as earlier this season. However, while it has been smooth sailing for Short so far, many a successful overseas T20 player has failed in the IPL and do not be surprised if the Aussie takes a while to find his feet here.