5 Indian Cricketers Who Can Have Big Impact in Bangladesh Tour

5 Indian Cricketers Who Can Have Big Impact in Bangladesh Tour: The hangover of the IPL is over and we are back to some international cricketing action. India is all set to tour Bangladesh for 1 test match and 3 ODI series. The Indian squad was announced and the board has opted to field a full-fledged squad than opting to give the new names an opportunity. Here are the 5 Indian Cricketers Who Can Have Big Impact in Bangladesh Tour. 1. Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli. (© Getty Images) He has been a sensation for Indian cricket and has been the most successful batsman in recent times. With his aggressive nature in batting blended with brilliant temperament, Virat Kohli has tallied tons of runs in his career. He loves to take the center stage and with the test captaincy to his name, Kohli can be expected to become a demolisher against Bangladesh. Batting at no. 3 in ODIs, Kohli has registered some brilliant scores. With the current form he is in, the skipper can be prolific with the bat and his presence in the middle will provide the needed impetus to the team. 2. Ajinkya Rahane: Ajinkya Rahane. (© Getty Images) Arguably one of the most consistent performers for India, Rahane’s form is at its peak and has been excellent with the bat. Opening the innings for Rajasthan Royals in the recently concluded season of IPL, Rahane amassed 540 runs and was the 2nd highest run scorer in the tournament. Previously he had a brilliant outing on the Australian pitches in the world cup as well as in the tests and the ODI series. Ajinx is now a key middle order batsman for India in all the formats and with the current form that he is carrying; is expected to continue scoring plenty of runs in Bangladesh. 3. Axar Patel: Axar Patel. (Photo Source: BCCI) On the basis of the current form and performance in the IPL, Axar Patel is the front runner to book the all-rounders slot in the playing XI. With Jadeja and Binny showing lack of form, Axar Patel becomes an important element in the Indian team for the Bangladesh series. In the 2015 IPL season, he scored 206 runs batting lower down the order and bagged 13 wickets for KXIP. Patel has 16 wickets to his name playing for India in the ODIs. Playing on the subcontinent pitches that offer assistance to the spinners, the left arm orthodox spin bowler will come handy. He would be keen to showcase good performance and will look to cement his position in the side. 4. Umesh Yadav: Umesh Yadav. (© Getty Images) The pacer has been a workhorse for the Indian team in recent past and has emerged as an important cog in the bowling unit. Umesh runs in quick, bowls quick and hits the deck hard. In the absence of Mohammed Shami from the squad, Umesh will be a key bowler for India both in tests and ODIs. He has 43 wickets to his name playing for India in test matches. Playing for Knight Riders in the IPL, he bagged 10 wickets. Umesh has mastered the art of bowling bouncers and with lack of swing in Bangladesh conditions, his bounce may well earn him wickets. The pacer was excellent picking key wickets during the ICC world cup and his current form suggests that he will keep taking wickets in the Bangladesh tour as well. 5. Harbhajan Singh: Harbhajan Singh. (© Getty Images) The Turbanator is back in the Indian test side after 2 long years. The test recall for Harbhajan was a surprise to one and all. Playing in the subcontinent, India is likely to pick at least 2 spinners in Ashwin and Harbhajan. Singh also had a very good season for Mumbai Indians in the IPL with the ball as he picked 15 wickets in the tournament. Bhajji has picked 6 wickets in his career while playing 3 test matches in Bangladesh. Being the most experienced bowler in the squad, he is likely to be an aggressor and would be keen to prove a point on his comeback. His quest of performing well for India can provide a big boost to the team.

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