IPL 2016: Five debutants to look out for

Rishabh Pant

The ICC U-19 World Cup, a biennial event, provides a great launch-pad for young cricketers to show their skills and acquire the experience of playing at the top most level.

Rishabh Pant, one of India's budding cricketers who featured in this year's U-19 World Cup, is known for his big-hitting, as well as his competent keeping. He is the record holder for the fastest fifty (18 balls) in Under-19 internationals.

He was also the second highest run getter for India in the recently-concluded Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh, compiling 267 runs at an average of 44.5, including a century and two fifties.

Known for his wide range of strokes and aggressive gameplay, he regularly practices six-hitting, even in the nets. His efforts were amply rewarded, as the southpaw was acquired by the Delhi Daredevils for 1.9 crores. The franchise aims at making a new, young squad this season, and the brazen Pant falls in their scheme of things.