How the 4 Afghanistan players could light up the IPL 

Mohammed Nabi

Nabi is at his peak, his striking ability with the bat has been a treat to the eyes and his bowling has been equally impressive. However, his place in the playing XI for SRH is probably not confirmed as the overseas options in the team do create selection challenges.

The 2016 champions also have Deepak Hooda and Yusuf Pathan in their ranks, who are big-hitters and regular off-spinners as well. However, I feel that Nabi is a perfect all-rounder himself. He is able to place the ball in the right places while bowling and is also in full control of the ball that drifts away from the right-handed batsmen.

He has the ability to turn the ball as well and is one of those bowlers who can deviate it both ways, which makes it difficult for the opposition batsmen, especially the right-handers, to take him on.

The way he has been batting, he could be very handy at no. 5 or 6. He had a few failures in WCQ but that was the longer format of the game, where such inconsistencies are more from being in two different mindsets for the team - to either stay at the crease for a long period or go all-out and take on the bowlers.

In T20, he is perfect as there is no room for such an error because of the limited number of balls that you face in any batting position. If he features more regularly in SRH's line-up, he could be one of the key players for them and one of the best all-rounders in the tournament. He does give away his wicket under pressure at times, however, knowing him, he is looking to correct that and make a name for himself as a finisher.