India, March 23 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a stage where talent meets opportunity. Last season, unearthed names like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Urvil Patel, Ayush Mhatre and Digvesh Rathi emerged, and the excitement around emerging players, this time around, too, remains high ahead of the 19th edition. Suryansh Shedge, the 23-year-old all-rounder from Mumbai, is one to watch in IPL 2026, with Punjab Kings' utilisation of him being key for the team's chances.

Shedge, a key contributor to Mumbai's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy triumph in the 2024-25 season, was picked up by Punjab Kings for Rs.30 lakh ahead of IPL 2025. He featured in five matches but had few opportunities to make an impact, scoring just 7 runs. He bowled only...