6. Apoorv Wankhade (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Aproov Wankhade, wicketkeeper batsman for Vidarbha played a key role to win their maiden Ranji Trophy title in 2017/18 season and also the Irani Trophy title. He made his first class debut for Vidarbha in 2012 and played 11 matches with 487 runs at an average of 40.58.
IPL 2018: आईपीएल के हर मैच में इतनी कमाई करती है चीयरलीडर
He made his T20 debut in 2011 for Vidarbha and scored 699 runs from 40 matches at a strike rate of 129.68. In the 2018 IPL auction, Kolkata Knight Riders bought Apoorv Wankhade at INR 20 Lakhs. In the first few matches, though KKR struggled in batting , they did not try this experienced domestic talent. With 2 matches left and qualification hanging in balance, it is unlikely that Dinesh Karthik would venture to take any risk.

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