IPL 2018: 5 uncapped Indian pacers who have been impressive

#1 Shivam Mavi - Kolkata Knight Riders

Shivam Mavi put in impressive performances in the U19 World Cup

A pair of menacing young Indian fast bowlers troubling the Australian batsmen with their raw pace in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2018 is a sight every Indian cricket fan remembers, cherishes and feels proud of. Two talented and resolute pacers Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti constantly clocking 145+ kmph and hurrying the Australian batsmen use to facing pace proves that Indian cricket has come a long way from being criticized for not being able to produce enough fast bowlers.

Their outstanding performances in the U-19 World Cup reaped rich fruits as both of them bagged lucrative IPL contracts. Unfortunately, Nagarkoti was ruled out from the tournament due to an injury even before the start of the tournament.

But Shivam Mavi has played 7 matches for KKR this season and has piqued the interest of many cricket enthusiasts. With a rhythmic run-up and a bowling action which seems to have all the mechanics correct, Mavi has been hitting the speeds in excess of 140 Kmph consistently. Mavi has picked up 3 wickets in 7 matches with an economy rate of 9.65. His figures don't look impressive on paper but Mavi is not afraid to attack and attempts to pick up wickets thus leaking runs.

Grooming and persisting with such talented youngsters is the key to get the best out of them and Dinesh Kartik - KKR skipper, and the team management do understand this. Mavi could prove to be instrumental in KKR's success this IPL.