Dubai, Dec. 12 -- Dubai Capitals all-rounder Gulbadin Naib highlighted the significance of the Indian Premier League (IPL), calling it a dream platform for cricketers, and credited it for giving Afghan players valuable experience and exposure, which they share with teammates, ultimately boosting Afghanistan's performance.

Naib has played for the Delhi Capitals in IPL. Naib made 19 runs in two matches for DC in IPL, at an average of 19.00 and a strike rate of 126.66.

His stint in the IPL was a small one, and he wasn't able to make much impact, but he showed glimpses of his talent. Apart from Naib, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Noor Khan are some notable Afghan players to feature in the IPL.

"The IP...