IPL 2018: The impact player for each franchise

Kolkata Knight Riders - Andre Russell

Playing in a side which has other T20 stars such as Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine, Andre Russell may not be whom everyone would put on this list; however, given the West Indian's previous exploits in the IPL and the fact that he will be eager to make a mark coming back from his one year ban, he surely is the player who could carry Kolkata Knight Riders in the tournament.

Russell's recent form with the bat in the West Indies' List A competition has been good, and he has made scores of 108*, 51*, and 76 playing for Jamaica. His bowling form has also been decent, but much more will be expected of him going into the IPL.

With a little over a month left for the IPL, Russell's performance in the Pakistan Super League (where he is currently playing) could determine his mindset going into the IPL, and perhaps even KKR's fate in the tournament.