Paul Valthaty, Kamran Khan and Swapnil Asnodkar. All three were domestic cricketers who burst onto India's cricketing consciousness thanks to some superlative performances in the IPL. But they turned out to be one-season wonders.

Indian Premier League’s fifth edition has once again brought some unknown cricketers into the spotlight. Whether they can fulfil their potential or not is a question for the future to answer. But for now, as a cricketing nation, we should celebrate their talent and hope they improve with time.