IPL 2022: The ones who let their bat do the talking

Here's a look at batters, who are expected to shine and make a difference to the success of their respective teams in the cash-rich event, starting Saturday. SHREYAS IYERThe newly-appointed Kolkata Knight Riders skipper can single-handedly turn the game on its head. The Mumbaikar, who has played 87 IPL matches and has scored 2,375 runs, will be eager to prove a point in his new role.

Shreyas Iyer (BCCI/IPL Photo)His ability to soak the pressure and play a fearless brand of cricket makes him one of the best in business and playing on home grounds will give him an edge while making strategies. The 27-year-old India batter has played 4 Tests, 26 ODIs and 36 T20s. VIRAT KOHLIHaving shed the burden of captaincy, star India and Royal Challengers Bangalore player Kohli would be expected to play more freely and regain the touch.

Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL)The top-order batter, when in full flow, is a treat to watch and will be more than keen to prove a point as an enforcer. Having piled up 6,283 runs from 207 matches, Virat is the all-time leading run-scorer in the lucrative event. SHIKHAR DHAWANThe left-handed opener, who has been picked by Punjab Kings, has scored over 450 runs in each of the last six editions of the tournament.

Shikhar Dhawan (Photo credit: Shikhar's Twitter handle)Dhawan with 5,784 runs is second only to Virat Kohli in terms of most runs scored in the history of IPL and the southpaw needs 216 runs to breach the 6,000-run mark. At his new franchise, ‘Gabbar' would be keen to justify his price tag of Rs 8.25 crore. JOS BUTTLERThe England wicket-keeper batter, one of the most destructive willow wielders of his era, would turn out for Rajasthan Royals again.

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