The cricketer who displays the potential to develop into a forthcoming headliner in international cricket is awarded by the BCCI as the 'Emerging Player of the Year' after the conclusion of every IPL season. The likes of Rashid Khan, Axar Patel and Mustafizur Rahman have been recipients of the prestigious award in the past and have gone on to become vital players for their respective national teams.

5. Shubman Gill

The 'Man of the tournament' in recently concluded ICC U-19 World Cup, Shubman Gill was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹ 1.8 crores to join his WC-winning team-mates Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti. KKR looks slightly thin on batting, lacking experienced Indian batsmen, barring the wicket-keeping duo of Robin Uthappa and Dinesh Karthik.

4. Kamlesh Nagarkoti

The 18-year-old Indian pacer took the tournament by storm when he consistently clocked 145 kmph. Nagarkoti took 9 wickets in 6 matches and gave away just 147 runs. Kolkata Knight Riders did not waste any time and bought him for a huge price of ₹ 3.2 crore.

3. Billy Stanlake

Standing at almost 6 ft 8 in tall, he gets the natural ability to produce bounce even on the most lifeless of tracks. Stanlake is currently playing in the T20I series between Australia, England an New Zealand, sitting at third place in wickets tally right after AJ Tye and Trent Boult. Sunrisers Hyderabad got him at a bargain price of ₹ 50 lacs, which was his base price.

2. Washington Sundar

The spin bowling all-rounder was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹ 3.2 crore at the IPL auctions. With 8 wickets in 6 games. In the Nidahas trophy, finished with an average of 14.25 and an economy of 5.70.

1. KM Asif

The Kerala fast bowler is one of the emerging speedsters in India, who clicks 140+ kmph constantly and even kisses higher 140s from time to time. The short, quick and skiddy nature make KM Asif an uncommon commodity. It was satisfying enough for Chennai Super Kings to rope him in for ₹ 40 lacs.