April 4 (CRICKETNMORE) - IPL 2018 is about to start and fans are eagerly waiting for their favourite players and teams in action on the field. Lets check out 8 players who can be game-changer for their teams this season:
Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Virat Kohli has scored 4418 runs in the 10 seasons of IPL and if he continues his form this season also, RCB will have bright chances to win their first title. In IPL 2016, Kohli scored 973 runs, highest by any player in one season of IPL. His current form and experince makes him one of the most important player in IPL 2018.
Glenn MaxWell (Delhi Daredevils)
Always a treat to watch, Glenn MaxWell has been bought up by Delhi Daredevils for a whooping amount of 9 crores. He has scored 1128 runs in the league so far and his ablity to hit big shots makes him one of the most dangerous batsman in modern day cricket.
He can change the game at any time. Cricket fans and Delhi Daredevils team will be looking for some important innings from Maxwell in IPL 2018.
Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders)
From a T20 specialist spinner to an allrounder who can open the batting for his team, Sunil Narine is undoubtedly one of the most valuable player for any team.
AB DeVilliers (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
One of the most dangerous player in modern day cricket, AB deVilliers is known as innovator of cricketing shots. His unorthodox style of batting makes bowlers life tough. He has 3473 runs in IPL and played many match winning memorable knocks in the league. RCB will bank upon his batting in IPL 2018.
Ben Stokes (Rajasthan Royals)
Rajasthan Royals are making a comeback in IPL after serving 2 years of ban. They have bought England's all-rounder Ben Stokes for 12.5 crores and expecting him to perform both with the bat and ball this season. He has the ability to turn around the game with his powerfull hitting and intelligent bowling.
Stokes had made 316 runs and took 12 wickets in IPL 2017.
Chris Gayle (Kings XI Punjab)
Though many considers that career of Chris Gayle is over but his hunger for runs has not stopped. His age is definetly a barrier on the field but when it comes to batting, he still can smash ball out of the boundary. If he clicks, Kings XI Punjab can beat any team.
Gayles has scored 3626 runs in IPL.
Suresh Raina (Chennai Super Kings)
Suresh Raina holds the record of scoring most runs in IPL. He has scored 4540 runs in the league with a strike-rate of 139 which games him an important player in this form of the game. Recently, he has worked on his fitness a lot and can be game-changer in IPL 2018.
Rashid Khan (SunRisers Hyderabad)
One of the finest leg-spinner in cricketing world today, Rashid Khan will play a crucial role for his team in IPL 2018. His ability to take wickets at regular interval makes him captain's favourite. In IPL 2017, this Afghanistan's spinner took 17 wickets and team will be hoping for a similar performance this season also.
Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians)
Popularly known as 'Hitman' Rohit sharma can change the gear of batting at any time. No matter who is the bowler, he can hit big sixes when in form. With three IPL trophies under his bely, Rohit will be hoping for another title this season
Rohit has scored 4207 runs in IPL.
Sahir