IPL 2018: 5 Bowlers who can win the Purple Cap

#2 Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan in action for SRH

Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan is one of the most exciting and promising young cricketers in the world cricket right now. The 19-year-old prodigy first rose to prominence in the IPL itself, taking 17 wickets for SRH. The stature and effectiveness of Rashid Khan has only grown since then.

He has been in sublime form recently, taking 18 wickets from just 11 matches in the Big Bash League and also becoming the youngest player to top the ICC Player Rankings for bowlers in ODI. With the resurgence of wrist spin in the year gone by, every team is looking to add top quality wrist spinners in their side, which was evident in the 2018 IPL Auctions too. SRH had to go as far as spending Rs. 9 Cr to avail the services of Rashid Khan.

Now after playing in the big T20 leagues around the world, he has got the experience along with the talent that he already possessed. IPL 2018 could well be the year for Rashid Khan and he might well run away with the Purple Cap.