IPL 2018: Five players who are dark horses for Delhi Daredevils this season

#2 Sandeep Lamichhane

Sandeep with his mentor Michael Clarke

Mentored by the former Australian skipper Michael Clarke, the 17-year old leg-spinner is the first Nepali player to be hired by an Indian Premier League franchise. Delhi Daredevils obtained his services for Rs 20 lakh and the young man from Nepal is looking forward to showcasing his skills on the ground.

Lamichhane played an important role in Nepal's successful campaign to receive ODI status from the ICC during the 2019 World Cup Qualifier match in Zimbabwe. He was the leading wicket-taker for Nepal in the ICC U-19 World Cup, 2006 by scalping 14 wickets in 6 matches.

The young talent is indeed promising and it will be interesting to see he contributes to DD in his first IPL season.