IPL 2016: 5 U-21 cricketers expected to shine this season

Mustafizur Rahman

All of 20, Mustafizur was the only Bangladesh bowler picked up at this year’s auction and might be the only one apart from Shakib Al Hasan to get a regular playing spot in the XI when he turns up for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Known for his slow-cutters, Mustafizur has 22 T20I scalps at 14 and 26 ODI scalps in just 9 games at 12.34. He has flummoxed and bamboozled many even at the recently concluded T20 World Cup and is one of the more exciting prospects of this upcoming IPL.

His awkward angle and adaptability to familiar slow surfaces will make him double the threat compared to most other international bowlers. He has an injury threat around him with his side strain but the young lad will certainly help some young Indian batsmen deal with quality slow balls of the type very few can dish out!