Auqib Nabi, 29, pacer (Delhi Capitals)

J&K’s Auqib Nabi during the Ranji Trophy final vs Karnataka in Hubballi last month. Pic/PTI

Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi, 29, has been one of the most consistent performers in domestic cricket over the last few seasons. He topped the wicket charts with 60 scalps, playing a key role in J&K’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph last month. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 too, he finished as J&K’s leading wicket-taker with 15 scalps. Delhi Capitals (DC) have picked up Nabi for Rs 8.40 crore, which shows how crucial the in-form pacer could be for them. Though this will be his maiden IPL season, considering his ability to swing the ball both ways and pick wickets could make him a key asset for DC.