The tussle for the playoff spots heats up, as we enter into the final few stages of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2022. The teams who have stuck with the same combination have been rewarded by virtue of their standing on the league table. The top-placed franchises have backed their players, despite a couple of ordinary performances. IPL is one of the most viewed sporting events across the globe, and as such, the pressure to form is monumental.

Considering the popularity of IPL, it is quite understandable that a handful of youngsters take time to settle into the new environment. The captain and the team management play a key role in the development of such talents, giving them enough opportunities to showcase their real talent. In this article, we look at one player from each team who has been backed by their captain.

Team-wise one player who got the backing from their captain in IPL 2022

1) Chennai Super Kings &#8211; Mukesh Choudhary

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-632035" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mukesh-Choudhary-1.jpg" alt="Mukesh Choudhary" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-632035" class="wp-caption-text">Mukesh Choudhary (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Mukesh Choudhary has been one of the standout bowlers of the tournament so far. The 25-year-old pacer only made his IPL debut this season and has 11 scalps to his name in eight outings at an average of just over 25. The left-arm pacer is the second-highest wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings this season and has done a pretty good job, opening the bowling with the new ball.

A part of Mukesh Choudhary&#8217;s success credit goes to the Chennai management, for believing in his abilities, despite a few poor outings. After being taken to the cleaners against the likes of Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, the 25-year-old&#8217;s fortunes changed for the better against Mumbai Indians.

The left-arm pacer ran through the MI top order, picking up three wickets in his first two overs. Mukesh Choudhary has filled in the void left by Indian pacer, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-in-touch-with-deepak-chahar-regularly-he-guides-me-a-lot-mukesh-choudhary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deepak Chahar</a>, who has missed the majority of the season owing to an injury. He has bowled two or three overs up top for the reigning champions and has also chipped in during the slog overs.

2) Lucknow Super Giants &#8211; Mohsin Khan

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-637132" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mohsin-Khan.jpg" alt="Mohsin Khan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-637132" class="wp-caption-text">Mohsin Khan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The 15th edition of IPL is unearthing several exceptional talents, especially in the form of Indian left-arm pacers. Lucknow Super Giants are just a few wins away from booking a place in the playoffs, as they have claimed seven wins from ten games. The new franchise have backed their left-arm pacer, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-just-need-to-focus-mohsin-khans-coach-reveals-what-mohammed-shami-advised-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohsin Khan</a> who produced a match-winning display against Delhi Capitals.

He picked up four wickets against the Capitals, conceding just 16 runs in his four-over spell. The 23-year-old also impressed against Punjab Kings last week, where he picked up three wickets, playing a big part in defending a low total. In just four outings this season, he has picked up eight wickets and has been utilized by his skipper in both, opening and slog overs.

Mohsin Khan was part of Lucknow&#8217;s playing XI for their first game against Gujarat Titans. However, he was not considered for selection for a couple of matches after that. He finally got another opportunity against Mumbai Indians, and this time, he grabbed it with both hands.

3) Kolkata Knight Riders &#8211; Nitish Rana

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-504430" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Nitish-Rana-1.jpg" alt="Nitish Rana" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-504430" class="wp-caption-text">Nitish Rana. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Nitish Rana is one player who has bags of potential but has been unable to perform on a consistent basis. The left-handed batter got off to a poor start in the IPL, underperforming in the initial few matches. However, the KKR management backed their middle-order batter which has reaped a good reward for the franchise.

The cricketer from Delhi scored an unbeaten knock of 48 runs against Rajasthan Royals to take his side past the finishing line. Moreover, he has two half-centuries in his last five outings. The former <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-three-players-mi-couldve-picked-instead-of-tim-david/">Mumbai Indians</a> batter will look to build on this form, and help his side have a chance of making it to the playoffs. Kolkata have claimed four wins from their ten outings, and every game from now on is like a cup final for them.

Against Delhi Capitals, he was the top run-getter for his side, scoring 57 runs off just 34 balls, to help KKR post a fighting total on the board. The left-handed batter brought up his first half-century of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring 54 runs off just 36 balls.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-622644" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jitesh-Sharma.jpg" alt="Jitesh Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-622644" class="wp-caption-text">Jitesh Sharma (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Jitesh Sharma has played every single game for Punjab Kings, except for the first two games. The uncapped Indian wicket-keeper batter has not got much of an opportunity to showcase his talent, given the strong batting order of the Punjab franchise. However, he has grabbed the attention of quite a few people, with his cameos from the lower middle order.

In fact, Punjab Kings have backed Jitesh Sharma over Shah Rukh Khan to play the finisher&#8217;s role this season. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/trying-to-get-the-best-out-of-jonny-bairstow-mayank-agarwal-explains-why-punjab-kings-tweaked-their-batting-order/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mayank Agarwal </a>has backed the youngster ever since his IPL debut against the Chennai Super Kings. He smashed a quickfire knock of 30 runs off just 15 balls against Mumbai Indians, which includes two boundaries and two maximums.

Jitesh Sharma has played a couple of handy knocks so far, and there is no doubt that he remains a threat from the lower middle order. As the tournament enters its final stages, the uncapped Indian batter will get quite a few chances to prove his worth.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-632489" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rovman-Powell-2.jpg" alt="Rovman Powell" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-632489" class="wp-caption-text">Rovman Powell. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Rovman Powell possesses spectacular six-hitting abilities, however, he was just not quite able to get going in the initial few games. The West Indian was dismissed for a couple of ducks, and it looked certain that he would get dropped, once Mitchell Marsh is fit for selection.

Powell finally hit the straps against Rajasthan Royals, where he smashed 36 runs off 15 balls, although his side ended up losing the match. He backed it up with a composed knock against Kolkata Knight Riders, where he took his side past the finishing line. The West Indian batter also scored 35 runs off 21 balls against Lucknow Super Giants a couple of days ago. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/if-rishabh-pant-is-ms-dhonis-fan-he-should-learn-how-to-finish-games-from-him-virender-sehwag/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant</a> has backed the middle-order batter to do the finishing job for his side, and he has well and truly announced himself in IPL 2022.

Delhi Capitals are in a spot of bother at the moment, winning just four of their nine games. If Delhi are to reach the playoffs, they must ensure that they win at least four of their remaining fixtures. Hence, it becomes imperative that their West Indian powerhouse, Rovman Powell maintains his current form.

6) Royal Challengers Bangalore &#8211; Shahbaz Ahmed

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-620409" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shahbaz-Ahmed.jpg" alt="Shahbaz Ahmed" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-620409" class="wp-caption-text">Shahbaz Ahmed. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Shahbaz Ahmed has been one of the unsung heroes in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad this season. The left-handed batter has played several cameos, which includes a knock of 45 runs against Rajasthan Royals, which helped his side register a comfortable win. The young all-rounder has in fact been more consistent than several of the top order batters, as he has managed to score the 30s and 40s on a regular basis.

Moreover, the all-rounder can also prove to be a handy option with the ball. He chipped in with three overs against Gujarat Titans, picking up two wickets. RCB&#8217;s newly-appointed captain <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/faf-du-plessis-will-be-jealous-ruturaj-gaikwad-gets-sarcastic-after-his-record-partnership-with-devon-conway/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faf du Plessis</a> has backed the Indian and has also promoted him up the batting order.

The all-rounder&#8217;s quickfire knock of 32 runs off 21 balls against Delhi Capitals helped his side post a strong total of 189 runs on the board. Eventually, this knock helped Bangalore to claim a convincing win in the end. He has stitched some vital partnerships with Dinesh Karthik in the lower middle-order this season.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-621571" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Daniel-Sams-1.jpg" alt="Daniel Sams" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-621571" class="wp-caption-text">Daniel Sams (Photo Source; IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Daniel Sams was subject to a lot of criticism after he conceded 35 runs off a single over against Pat Cummins. His costly spell led to Mumbai Indians&#8217; third successive loss, and he found himself warming the bench for the next three games. However, Rohit Sharma and the management backed the experienced left-arm pacer and brought him back into the playing XI against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-cant-see-a-player-on-the-team-list-brad-hogg-on-ms-dhonis-successor-at-csk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chennai Super Kings</a>.

Daniel Sams had the perfect response for his trolls, as he picked up four wickets against the reigning champions, although that was not enough to register MI&#8217;s first victory. From there on, he has been a regular in the playing XI and has done a pretty decent job. Hence, credit goes to the Mumbai think-tank for handing the Australian another opportunity.

Mumbai Indians are well and truly out of the playoff race, after eight losses from their nine games. However, this does give them an opportunity to build for the next season. Daniel Sams&#8217; performances off-late have been quite impressive, and it remains to be seen if he is a part of MI&#8217;s long term plans.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-634601" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Riyan-Parag-1.jpg" alt="Riyan Parag" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-634601" class="wp-caption-text">Riyan Parag. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Riyan Parag caught the attention of the cricketing fraternity with his performances in IPL 2019. However, in the last two seasons, he has failed to live up to his expectations. IPL 2022 did not start on a promising note for the youngster, who hardly got time to settle into the middle, given the stage of innings he walked into bat.

However, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ye-dekho-sachin-tendulkar-aur-uske-mummy-papa-ja-rahe-hai-bhai-sanju-samson-recalls-how-people-used-to-make-fun-of-his-parents-in-delhi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson</a> stuck by the 20-year-old&#8217;s side and believed in his abilities to act as the finisher for the Royals. Riyan Parag finally got an opportunity to show his prowess against Bangalore, where he scored an unbeaten knock of 56 runs off just 31 balls, which was enough to hand his side a comfortable 29-run victory. Eventually, he was also awarded the player of the match award for his vital contribution with the bat.

It can be said that Riyan Parag receives a bit too much criticism, given that he hardly gets much of an opportunity to prove his point with the bat. Against Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game, he scored 19 runs off just 12 balls, which two maximums, and one boundary.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-632731" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Alzarri-Joseph.jpg" alt="Alzarri Joseph" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-632731" class="wp-caption-text">Alzarri Joseph. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The Gujarat Titans side has plenty of match-winners in their ranks. Hardik Pandya has stood out as one of the best captains of the tournament so far, as the Titans are placed at the top of the points tally. The Indian all-rounder has backed several players, and Alzarri Joseph remains one of them. The West Indian pacer played his first game only a couple of weeks back but has managed to establish himself as a regular now.

Although Joseph has not been very economical with the ball, yet he has managed to pick up a wicket in almost every single game he has played until now. The former <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-flop-overseas-xi-from-second-week-of-the-tournament/">Mumbai Indians</a> pacer has picked up wickets at crucial junctures of the game, which has played a factor in deciding the outcome of the match.

Gujarat Titans have a strong bowling attack, hence, Hardik Pandya is expected to continue backing the West Indian pacer. Moreover, the captain has stayed clear of bowling in the last few games because of a prior groin injury. Hence, the inclusion of Alzarri Joseph instead of a batter makes more sense now.

10) Sunrisers Hyderabad &#8211; Shashank Singh

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-636353" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shashank-Singh-1.jpg" alt="Shashank Singh" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-636353" class="wp-caption-text">Shashank Singh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

It is safe to say that Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have backed Shashank Singh over one of their retentions, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/irfan-pathan-told-me-that-if-i-score-big-im-capable-of-playing-for-india-abdul-samad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Abdul Samad</a>. The 30-year-old has not gotten much of an opportunity to bat this season but grabbed the headlines with his magnificent cameo against Gujarat Titans.

The Hyderabad batter scored 25 runs off just six balls, which includes three maximums and one boundary. He came into the side owing to Samad&#8217;s dismal form and has been ever-present ever since. Kane Williamson is an experienced skipper, and credit goes to him for sticking with the Shashank before he got a fair chance of proving his point.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have won most of their games batting second. The top order has done the bulk of the scoring, hence, Shashank Singh has not gotten much of an opportunity to showcase his talent with the bat.

The tussle for the playoff spots heats up, as we enter into the final few stages of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2022. The teams who have stuck with the same combination have been rewarded by virtue of their standing on the league table. The top-placed franchises have backed their players, despite a couple of ordinary performances. IPL is one of the most viewed sporting events across the globe, and as such, the pressure to form is monumental.
Considering the popularity of IPL, it is quite understandable that a handful of youngsters take time to settle into the new environment. The captain and the team management play a key role in the development of such talents, giving them enough opportunities to showcase their real talent. In this article, we look at one player from each team who has been backed by their captain.
<h3>Team-wise one player who got the backing from their captain in IPL 2022</h3>
<h3>1) Chennai Super Kings – Mukesh Choudhary</h3>
<figure id="attachment_632035" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-632035" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-632035" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mukesh-Choudhary-1.jpg" alt="Mukesh Choudhary" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-632035" class="wp-caption-text">Mukesh Choudhary (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Mukesh Choudhary has been one of the standout bowlers of the tournament so far. The 25-year-old pacer only made his IPL debut this season and has 11 scalps to his name in eight outings at an average of just over 25. The left-arm pacer is the second-highest wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings this season and has done a pretty good job, opening the bowling with the new ball.
A part of Mukesh Choudhary’s success credit goes to the Chennai management, for believing in his abilities, despite a few poor outings. After being taken to the cleaners against the likes of Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, the 25-year-old’s fortunes changed for the better against Mumbai Indians.
The left-arm pacer ran through the MI top order, picking up three wickets in his first two overs. Mukesh Choudhary has filled in the void left by Indian pacer, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-in-touch-with-deepak-chahar-regularly-he-guides-me-a-lot-mukesh-choudhary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deepak Chahar</a>, who has missed the majority of the season owing to an injury. He has bowled two or three overs up top for the reigning champions and has also chipped in during the slog overs.

<h3>2) Lucknow Super Giants – Mohsin Khan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_637132" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-637132" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-637132" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mohsin-Khan.jpg" alt="Mohsin Khan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-637132" class="wp-caption-text">Mohsin Khan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The 15th edition of IPL is unearthing several exceptional talents, especially in the form of Indian left-arm pacers. Lucknow Super Giants are just a few wins away from booking a place in the playoffs, as they have claimed seven wins from ten games. The new franchise have backed their left-arm pacer, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-just-need-to-focus-mohsin-khans-coach-reveals-what-mohammed-shami-advised-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohsin Khan</a> who produced a match-winning display against Delhi Capitals.
He picked up four wickets against the Capitals, conceding just 16 runs in his four-over spell. The 23-year-old also impressed against Punjab Kings last week, where he picked up three wickets, playing a big part in defending a low total. In just four outings this season, he has picked up eight wickets and has been utilized by his skipper in both, opening and slog overs.
Mohsin Khan was part of Lucknow’s playing XI for their first game against Gujarat Titans. However, he was not considered for selection for a couple of matches after that. He finally got another opportunity against Mumbai Indians, and this time, he grabbed it with both hands.

<h3>3) Kolkata Knight Riders – Nitish Rana</h3>
<figure id="attachment_504430" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-504430" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-504430" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Nitish-Rana-1.jpg" alt="Nitish Rana" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-504430" class="wp-caption-text">Nitish Rana. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Nitish Rana is one player who has bags of potential but has been unable to perform on a consistent basis. The left-handed batter got off to a poor start in the IPL, underperforming in the initial few matches. However, the KKR management backed their middle-order batter which has reaped a good reward for the franchise.
The cricketer from Delhi scored an unbeaten knock of 48 runs against Rajasthan Royals to take his side past the finishing line. Moreover, he has two half-centuries in his last five outings. The former <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-three-players-mi-couldve-picked-instead-of-tim-david/">Mumbai Indians</a> batter will look to build on this form, and help his side have a chance of making it to the playoffs. Kolkata have claimed four wins from their ten outings, and every game from now on is like a cup final for them.
Against Delhi Capitals, he was the top run-getter for his side, scoring 57 runs off just 34 balls, to help KKR post a fighting total on the board. The left-handed batter brought up his first half-century of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring 54 runs off just 36 balls.

<h3>4) Punjab Kings – Jitesh Sharma</h3>
<figure id="attachment_622644" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-622644" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-622644" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jitesh-Sharma.jpg" alt="Jitesh Sharma" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-622644" class="wp-caption-text">Jitesh Sharma (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Jitesh Sharma has played every single game for Punjab Kings, except for the first two games. The uncapped Indian wicket-keeper batter has not got much of an opportunity to showcase his talent, given the strong batting order of the Punjab franchise. However, he has grabbed the attention of quite a few people, with his cameos from the lower middle order.
In fact, Punjab Kings have backed Jitesh Sharma over Shah Rukh Khan to play the finisher’s role this season. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/trying-to-get-the-best-out-of-jonny-bairstow-mayank-agarwal-explains-why-punjab-kings-tweaked-their-batting-order/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mayank Agarwal </a>has backed the youngster ever since his IPL debut against the Chennai Super Kings. He smashed a quickfire knock of 30 runs off just 15 balls against Mumbai Indians, which includes two boundaries and two maximums.
Jitesh Sharma has played a couple of handy knocks so far, and there is no doubt that he remains a threat from the lower middle order. As the tournament enters its final stages, the uncapped Indian batter will get quite a few chances to prove his worth.

<h3>5) Delhi Capitals – Rovman Powell</h3>
<figure id="attachment_632489" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-632489" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-632489" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rovman-Powell-2.jpg" alt="Rovman Powell" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-632489" class="wp-caption-text">Rovman Powell. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Rovman Powell possesses spectacular six-hitting abilities, however, he was just not quite able to get going in the initial few games. The West Indian was dismissed for a couple of ducks, and it looked certain that he would get dropped, once Mitchell Marsh is fit for selection.
Powell finally hit the straps against Rajasthan Royals, where he smashed 36 runs off 15 balls, although his side ended up losing the match. He backed it up with a composed knock against Kolkata Knight Riders, where he took his side past the finishing line. The West Indian batter also scored 35 runs off 21 balls against Lucknow Super Giants a couple of days ago. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/if-rishabh-pant-is-ms-dhonis-fan-he-should-learn-how-to-finish-games-from-him-virender-sehwag/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant</a> has backed the middle-order batter to do the finishing job for his side, and he has well and truly announced himself in IPL 2022.
Delhi Capitals are in a spot of bother at the moment, winning just four of their nine games. If Delhi are to reach the playoffs, they must ensure that they win at least four of their remaining fixtures. Hence, it becomes imperative that their West Indian powerhouse, Rovman Powell maintains his current form.

<h3>6) Royal Challengers Bangalore – Shahbaz Ahmed</h3>
<figure id="attachment_620409" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-620409" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-620409" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shahbaz-Ahmed.jpg" alt="Shahbaz Ahmed" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-620409" class="wp-caption-text">Shahbaz Ahmed. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Shahbaz Ahmed has been one of the unsung heroes in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad this season. The left-handed batter has played several cameos, which includes a knock of 45 runs against Rajasthan Royals, which helped his side register a comfortable win. The young all-rounder has in fact been more consistent than several of the top order batters, as he has managed to score the 30s and 40s on a regular basis.
Moreover, the all-rounder can also prove to be a handy option with the ball. He chipped in with three overs against Gujarat Titans, picking up two wickets. RCB’s newly-appointed captain <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/faf-du-plessis-will-be-jealous-ruturaj-gaikwad-gets-sarcastic-after-his-record-partnership-with-devon-conway/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faf du Plessis</a> has backed the Indian and has also promoted him up the batting order.
The all-rounder’s quickfire knock of 32 runs off 21 balls against Delhi Capitals helped his side post a strong total of 189 runs on the board. Eventually, this knock helped Bangalore to claim a convincing win in the end. He has stitched some vital partnerships with Dinesh Karthik in the lower middle-order this season.

<h3>7) Mumbai Indians – Daniel Sams</h3>
<figure id="attachment_621571" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-621571" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-621571" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Daniel-Sams-1.jpg" alt="Daniel Sams" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-621571" class="wp-caption-text">Daniel Sams (Photo Source; IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Daniel Sams was subject to a lot of criticism after he conceded 35 runs off a single over against Pat Cummins. His costly spell led to Mumbai Indians’ third successive loss, and he found himself warming the bench for the next three games. However, Rohit Sharma and the management backed the experienced left-arm pacer and brought him back into the playing XI against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-cant-see-a-player-on-the-team-list-brad-hogg-on-ms-dhonis-successor-at-csk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chennai Super Kings</a>.
Daniel Sams had the perfect response for his trolls, as he picked up four wickets against the reigning champions, although that was not enough to register MI’s first victory. From there on, he has been a regular in the playing XI and has done a pretty decent job. Hence, credit goes to the Mumbai think-tank for handing the Australian another opportunity.
Mumbai Indians are well and truly out of the playoff race, after eight losses from their nine games. However, this does give them an opportunity to build for the next season. Daniel Sams’ performances off-late have been quite impressive, and it remains to be seen if he is a part of MI’s long term plans.

<h3>8) Rajasthan Royals – Riyan Parag</h3>
<figure id="attachment_634601" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-634601" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-634601" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Riyan-Parag-1.jpg" alt="Riyan Parag" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-634601" class="wp-caption-text">Riyan Parag. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Riyan Parag caught the attention of the cricketing fraternity with his performances in IPL 2019. However, in the last two seasons, he has failed to live up to his expectations. IPL 2022 did not start on a promising note for the youngster, who hardly got time to settle into the middle, given the stage of innings he walked into bat.
However, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ye-dekho-sachin-tendulkar-aur-uske-mummy-papa-ja-rahe-hai-bhai-sanju-samson-recalls-how-people-used-to-make-fun-of-his-parents-in-delhi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson</a> stuck by the 20-year-old’s side and believed in his abilities to act as the finisher for the Royals. Riyan Parag finally got an opportunity to show his prowess against Bangalore, where he scored an unbeaten knock of 56 runs off just 31 balls, which was enough to hand his side a comfortable 29-run victory. Eventually, he was also awarded the player of the match award for his vital contribution with the bat.
It can be said that Riyan Parag receives a bit too much criticism, given that he hardly gets much of an opportunity to prove his point with the bat. Against Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game, he scored 19 runs off just 12 balls, which two maximums, and one boundary.

<h3>9) Gujarat Titans – Alzarri Joseph</h3>
<figure id="attachment_632731" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-632731" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-632731" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Alzarri-Joseph.jpg" alt="Alzarri Joseph" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-632731" class="wp-caption-text">Alzarri Joseph. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Gujarat Titans side has plenty of match-winners in their ranks. Hardik Pandya has stood out as one of the best captains of the tournament so far, as the Titans are placed at the top of the points tally. The Indian all-rounder has backed several players, and Alzarri Joseph remains one of them. The West Indian pacer played his first game only a couple of weeks back but has managed to establish himself as a regular now.
Although Joseph has not been very economical with the ball, yet he has managed to pick up a wicket in almost every single game he has played until now. The former <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-flop-overseas-xi-from-second-week-of-the-tournament/">Mumbai Indians</a> pacer has picked up wickets at crucial junctures of the game, which has played a factor in deciding the outcome of the match.
Gujarat Titans have a strong bowling attack, hence, Hardik Pandya is expected to continue backing the West Indian pacer. Moreover, the captain has stayed clear of bowling in the last few games because of a prior groin injury. Hence, the inclusion of Alzarri Joseph instead of a batter makes more sense now.

<h3>10) Sunrisers Hyderabad – Shashank Singh</h3>
<figure id="attachment_636353" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-636353" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-636353" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shashank-Singh-1.jpg" alt="Shashank Singh" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-636353" class="wp-caption-text">Shashank Singh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
It is safe to say that Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have backed Shashank Singh over one of their retentions, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/irfan-pathan-told-me-that-if-i-score-big-im-capable-of-playing-for-india-abdul-samad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Abdul Samad</a>. The 30-year-old has not gotten much of an opportunity to bat this season but grabbed the headlines with his magnificent cameo against Gujarat Titans.
The Hyderabad batter scored 25 runs off just six balls, which includes three maximums and one boundary. He came into the side owing to Samad’s dismal form and has been ever-present ever since. Kane Williamson is an experienced skipper, and credit goes to him for sticking with the Shashank before he got a fair chance of proving his point.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have won most of their games batting second. The top order has done the bulk of the scoring, hence, Shashank Singh has not gotten much of an opportunity to showcase his talent with the bat.
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The tussle for the playoff spots heats up, as we enter into the final few stages of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2022. The teams who have stuck with the same combination have been rewarded by virtue of their standing on the league table. The top-placed franchises have backed their players, despite a couple of ordinary performances. IPL is one of the most viewed sporting events across the globe, and as such, the pressure to form is monumental.
Considering the popularity of IPL, it is quite understandable that a handful of youngsters take time to settle into the new environment. The captain and the team management play a key role in the development of such talents, giving them enough opportunities to showcase their real talent. In this article, we look at one player from each team who has been backed by their captain.
<h3>Team-wise one player who got the backing from their captain in IPL 2022</h3>
<h3>1) Chennai Super Kings &#8211; Mukesh Choudhary</h3>
<figure id="attachment_632035" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-632035" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-632035" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mukesh-Choudhary-1.jpg" alt="Mukesh Choudhary" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-632035" class="wp-caption-text">Mukesh Choudhary (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Mukesh Choudhary has been one of the standout bowlers of the tournament so far. The 25-year-old pacer only made his IPL debut this season and has 11 scalps to his name in eight outings at an average of just over 25. The left-arm pacer is the second-highest wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings this season and has done a pretty good job, opening the bowling with the new ball.
A part of Mukesh Choudhary&#8217;s success credit goes to the Chennai management, for believing in his abilities, despite a few poor outings. After being taken to the cleaners against the likes of Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, the 25-year-old&#8217;s fortunes changed for the better against Mumbai Indians.
The left-arm pacer ran through the MI top order, picking up three wickets in his first two overs. Mukesh Choudhary has filled in the void left by Indian pacer, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-in-touch-with-deepak-chahar-regularly-he-guides-me-a-lot-mukesh-choudhary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deepak Chahar</a>, who has missed the majority of the season owing to an injury. He has bowled two or three overs up top for the reigning champions and has also chipped in during the slog overs.

<h3>2) Lucknow Super Giants &#8211; Mohsin Khan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_637132" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-637132" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-637132" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mohsin-Khan.jpg" alt="Mohsin Khan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-637132" class="wp-caption-text">Mohsin Khan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The 15th edition of IPL is unearthing several exceptional talents, especially in the form of Indian left-arm pacers. Lucknow Super Giants are just a few wins away from booking a place in the playoffs, as they have claimed seven wins from ten games. The new franchise have backed their left-arm pacer, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-just-need-to-focus-mohsin-khans-coach-reveals-what-mohammed-shami-advised-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohsin Khan</a> who produced a match-winning display against Delhi Capitals.
He picked up four wickets against the Capitals, conceding just 16 runs in his four-over spell. The 23-year-old also impressed against Punjab Kings last week, where he picked up three wickets, playing a big part in defending a low total. In just four outings this season, he has picked up eight wickets and has been utilized by his skipper in both, opening and slog overs.
Mohsin Khan was part of Lucknow&#8217;s playing XI for their first game against Gujarat Titans. However, he was not considered for selection for a couple of matches after that. He finally got another opportunity against Mumbai Indians, and this time, he grabbed it with both hands.

<h3>3) Kolkata Knight Riders &#8211; Nitish Rana</h3>
<figure id="attachment_504430" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-504430" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-504430" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Nitish-Rana-1.jpg" alt="Nitish Rana" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-504430" class="wp-caption-text">Nitish Rana. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Nitish Rana is one player who has bags of potential but has been unable to perform on a consistent basis. The left-handed batter got off to a poor start in the IPL, underperforming in the initial few matches. However, the KKR management backed their middle-order batter which has reaped a good reward for the franchise.
The cricketer from Delhi scored an unbeaten knock of 48 runs against Rajasthan Royals to take his side past the finishing line. Moreover, he has two half-centuries in his last five outings. The former <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-three-players-mi-couldve-picked-instead-of-tim-david/">Mumbai Indians</a> batter will look to build on this form, and help his side have a chance of making it to the playoffs. Kolkata have claimed four wins from their ten outings, and every game from now on is like a cup final for them.
Against Delhi Capitals, he was the top run-getter for his side, scoring 57 runs off just 34 balls, to help KKR post a fighting total on the board. The left-handed batter brought up his first half-century of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring 54 runs off just 36 balls.

<h3>4) Punjab Kings &#8211; Jitesh Sharma</h3>
<figure id="attachment_622644" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-622644" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-622644" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jitesh-Sharma.jpg" alt="Jitesh Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-622644" class="wp-caption-text">Jitesh Sharma (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Jitesh Sharma has played every single game for Punjab Kings, except for the first two games. The uncapped Indian wicket-keeper batter has not got much of an opportunity to showcase his talent, given the strong batting order of the Punjab franchise. However, he has grabbed the attention of quite a few people, with his cameos from the lower middle order.
In fact, Punjab Kings have backed Jitesh Sharma over Shah Rukh Khan to play the finisher&#8217;s role this season. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/trying-to-get-the-best-out-of-jonny-bairstow-mayank-agarwal-explains-why-punjab-kings-tweaked-their-batting-order/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mayank Agarwal </a>has backed the youngster ever since his IPL debut against the Chennai Super Kings. He smashed a quickfire knock of 30 runs off just 15 balls against Mumbai Indians, which includes two boundaries and two maximums.
Jitesh Sharma has played a couple of handy knocks so far, and there is no doubt that he remains a threat from the lower middle order. As the tournament enters its final stages, the uncapped Indian batter will get quite a few chances to prove his worth.

<h3>5) Delhi Capitals &#8211; Rovman Powell</h3>
<figure id="attachment_632489" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-632489" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-632489" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rovman-Powell-2.jpg" alt="Rovman Powell" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-632489" class="wp-caption-text">Rovman Powell. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Rovman Powell possesses spectacular six-hitting abilities, however, he was just not quite able to get going in the initial few games. The West Indian was dismissed for a couple of ducks, and it looked certain that he would get dropped, once Mitchell Marsh is fit for selection.
Powell finally hit the straps against Rajasthan Royals, where he smashed 36 runs off 15 balls, although his side ended up losing the match. He backed it up with a composed knock against Kolkata Knight Riders, where he took his side past the finishing line. The West Indian batter also scored 35 runs off 21 balls against Lucknow Super Giants a couple of days ago. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/if-rishabh-pant-is-ms-dhonis-fan-he-should-learn-how-to-finish-games-from-him-virender-sehwag/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant</a> has backed the middle-order batter to do the finishing job for his side, and he has well and truly announced himself in IPL 2022.
Delhi Capitals are in a spot of bother at the moment, winning just four of their nine games. If Delhi are to reach the playoffs, they must ensure that they win at least four of their remaining fixtures. Hence, it becomes imperative that their West Indian powerhouse, Rovman Powell maintains his current form.

<h3>6) Royal Challengers Bangalore &#8211; Shahbaz Ahmed</h3>
<figure id="attachment_620409" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-620409" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-620409" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shahbaz-Ahmed.jpg" alt="Shahbaz Ahmed" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-620409" class="wp-caption-text">Shahbaz Ahmed. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Shahbaz Ahmed has been one of the unsung heroes in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad this season. The left-handed batter has played several cameos, which includes a knock of 45 runs against Rajasthan Royals, which helped his side register a comfortable win. The young all-rounder has in fact been more consistent than several of the top order batters, as he has managed to score the 30s and 40s on a regular basis.
Moreover, the all-rounder can also prove to be a handy option with the ball. He chipped in with three overs against Gujarat Titans, picking up two wickets. RCB&#8217;s newly-appointed captain <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/faf-du-plessis-will-be-jealous-ruturaj-gaikwad-gets-sarcastic-after-his-record-partnership-with-devon-conway/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Faf du Plessis</a> has backed the Indian and has also promoted him up the batting order.
The all-rounder&#8217;s quickfire knock of 32 runs off 21 balls against Delhi Capitals helped his side post a strong total of 189 runs on the board. Eventually, this knock helped Bangalore to claim a convincing win in the end. He has stitched some vital partnerships with Dinesh Karthik in the lower middle-order this season.

<h3>7) Mumbai Indians &#8211; Daniel Sams</h3>
<figure id="attachment_621571" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-621571" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-621571" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Daniel-Sams-1.jpg" alt="Daniel Sams" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-621571" class="wp-caption-text">Daniel Sams (Photo Source; IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Daniel Sams was subject to a lot of criticism after he conceded 35 runs off a single over against Pat Cummins. His costly spell led to Mumbai Indians&#8217; third successive loss, and he found himself warming the bench for the next three games. However, Rohit Sharma and the management backed the experienced left-arm pacer and brought him back into the playing XI against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-cant-see-a-player-on-the-team-list-brad-hogg-on-ms-dhonis-successor-at-csk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chennai Super Kings</a>.
Daniel Sams had the perfect response for his trolls, as he picked up four wickets against the reigning champions, although that was not enough to register MI&#8217;s first victory. From there on, he has been a regular in the playing XI and has done a pretty decent job. Hence, credit goes to the Mumbai think-tank for handing the Australian another opportunity.
Mumbai Indians are well and truly out of the playoff race, after eight losses from their nine games. However, this does give them an opportunity to build for the next season. Daniel Sams&#8217; performances off-late have been quite impressive, and it remains to be seen if he is a part of MI&#8217;s long term plans.

<h3>8) Rajasthan Royals &#8211; Riyan Parag</h3>
<figure id="attachment_634601" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-634601" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-634601" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Riyan-Parag-1.jpg" alt="Riyan Parag" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-634601" class="wp-caption-text">Riyan Parag. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Riyan Parag caught the attention of the cricketing fraternity with his performances in IPL 2019. However, in the last two seasons, he has failed to live up to his expectations. IPL 2022 did not start on a promising note for the youngster, who hardly got time to settle into the middle, given the stage of innings he walked into bat.
However, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ye-dekho-sachin-tendulkar-aur-uske-mummy-papa-ja-rahe-hai-bhai-sanju-samson-recalls-how-people-used-to-make-fun-of-his-parents-in-delhi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson</a> stuck by the 20-year-old&#8217;s side and believed in his abilities to act as the finisher for the Royals. Riyan Parag finally got an opportunity to show his prowess against Bangalore, where he scored an unbeaten knock of 56 runs off just 31 balls, which was enough to hand his side a comfortable 29-run victory. Eventually, he was also awarded the player of the match award for his vital contribution with the bat.
It can be said that Riyan Parag receives a bit too much criticism, given that he hardly gets much of an opportunity to prove his point with the bat. Against Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game, he scored 19 runs off just 12 balls, which two maximums, and one boundary.

<h3>9) Gujarat Titans &#8211; Alzarri Joseph</h3>
<figure id="attachment_632731" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-632731" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-632731" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Alzarri-Joseph.jpg" alt="Alzarri Joseph" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-632731" class="wp-caption-text">Alzarri Joseph. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Gujarat Titans side has plenty of match-winners in their ranks. Hardik Pandya has stood out as one of the best captains of the tournament so far, as the Titans are placed at the top of the points tally. The Indian all-rounder has backed several players, and Alzarri Joseph remains one of them. The West Indian pacer played his first game only a couple of weeks back but has managed to establish himself as a regular now.
Although Joseph has not been very economical with the ball, yet he has managed to pick up a wicket in almost every single game he has played until now. The former <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-flop-overseas-xi-from-second-week-of-the-tournament/">Mumbai Indians</a> pacer has picked up wickets at crucial junctures of the game, which has played a factor in deciding the outcome of the match.
Gujarat Titans have a strong bowling attack, hence, Hardik Pandya is expected to continue backing the West Indian pacer. Moreover, the captain has stayed clear of bowling in the last few games because of a prior groin injury. Hence, the inclusion of Alzarri Joseph instead of a batter makes more sense now.

<h3>10) Sunrisers Hyderabad &#8211; Shashank Singh</h3>
<figure id="attachment_636353" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-636353" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-636353" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shashank-Singh-1.jpg" alt="Shashank Singh" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-636353" class="wp-caption-text">Shashank Singh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
It is safe to say that Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have backed Shashank Singh over one of their retentions, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/irfan-pathan-told-me-that-if-i-score-big-im-capable-of-playing-for-india-abdul-samad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Abdul Samad</a>. The 30-year-old has not gotten much of an opportunity to bat this season but grabbed the headlines with his magnificent cameo against Gujarat Titans.
The Hyderabad batter scored 25 runs off just six balls, which includes three maximums and one boundary. He came into the side owing to Samad&#8217;s dismal form and has been ever-present ever since. Kane Williamson is an experienced skipper, and credit goes to him for sticking with the Shashank before he got a fair chance of proving his point.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have won most of their games batting second. The top order has done the bulk of the scoring, hence, Shashank Singh has not gotten much of an opportunity to showcase his talent with the bat.
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Several youngsters have grabbed the attention of fans this season, but their success can be partly owed to their skippers.

IPL 2022: Team-wise one player who got the backing from their captain

Let us have a look at one player from each franchise who have received backing from their captain in IPL 2022.