The 16th season of the Indian Premier League is set to commence in late March and conclude by the 28th of May, with 10 teams competing for the title.
Coming off an exciting auction with some big buys and retainments, this year's edition of the IPL is stacked with incredibly talented game-winning cricketers.
Here is a closer look at a few such talents who will critical in determining the success of their respective franchises.
7. Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals
Axar Patel was previously recognised as a bowling all-rounder, but over the last year has significantly enhanced his batting proficiency, undoubtedly being the pick of the Indian batsmen at the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar trophy.
With the bat, Patel has the ability to either anchor the tail or play aggressively according to the match situation. A new-look Delhi team will also look to Patel to help them pick crucial wickets in the middle overs with the ball.
Patel has been appointed deputy to David Warner to lead the franchise and is expected to have a crucial role in this edition of the IPL.
