IPL 2018: 5 exciting players set to play their maiden IPL 

#1 D'Arcy Short (Rajasthan Royals)

Short was the player of the tournament in this season's BBL

This batsman from Northern Australia was an absolute delight to watch in the recently concluded Big Bash League.

He played a huge role in taking the Hobart Hurricanes to the finals in which they fell short by 25 runs.

Short was declared the player of the series after finishing with 572 runs at an average of 57.20 and a high score of 122.

Short will be playing for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL this year, after being bought for 4 crores. With Steve Smith ruled out, the Rajasthan Royals will be banking on Short to give them good starts at the top of the order.

He could form a potent opening combination for the Royals, along with Ajinkya Rahane. Short is in fantastic form and will be a force to reckon with in IPL 2018!