India, May 3 -- IPL is the platform where India well and truly flexes its muscles in terms of showing the world the large number of talented players it possesses. Saturday night, during the Chennai Super Kings-Mumbai Indians match at the Chidambaram Stadium, another talent announced his arrival.

Kartik Sharma turned just 20 last month and has a reputation as a serial six-hitter. Playing for Rajasthan, the wicketkeeper batsman has shown that many times in the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, when CSK spent Rs.14.2 crore to fetch him, it seemed too much. But his Saturday's innings has vindicated their decision. He has loads of potential.

Kartik made his IPL debut this season, and so far has featured in six games. Against Mum...