IPL 2020: The Debutants XI

#8 Kamlesh Nagarkoti

Nagarkoti was acquired by KKR for INR 3.2 crores ahead of IPL 2018

A teenager running and hitting the deck hard, at a pace of 140 km/h consistently was a rarity in India until a couple of years ago, when the duo of Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Shivam Mavi busted the myth at the ICC U-19 World Cup 2018.

The small-town boy from Barmer, Rajasthan, Nagarkoti was roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹3.2 crores but has been unfortunate to miss a couple of seasons due to injury.

The speedster is set to make a comeback and will look to make the best of the opportunity to be nurtured in a competitive environment with the likes of Aussie spearhead Pat Cummins in the squad.

#9 Darshan Nalkande

Nalkande warmed the bench for KXIP in IPL 2019

The right-arm fast bowler plays for Vidarbha in the Indian domestic set up. Darshan Nalkande had tasted success in this season's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scalping 16 wickets from just 6 matches. In the process, the 21-year-old also picked up a five-wicket hall against Uttar Pradesh, thereby helping his side bundle them for just 60 runs.

Kings XI Punjab got hold of him ahead of the 2019 season and he might play a vital role in supporting Mohammed Shami and the overseas seamers. In the dearth of Indian options, Nalkande has an opportunity to make his mark early in his IPL career.