5 Players who can make a comeback into the Indian team

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has come a long way since it’s inception in 2008. More often than not, it is touted as the mega platform for the youngsters to showcase their talents and knock on the door of selectors for a spot in the senior team but over the years, it has become the same stage where an out-of-contention player can earn his place back in the national squad. There is a long list of players who have done so which includes the likes of Harbhajan Singh, Dinesh Karthik and Amit Mishra.

After the conclusion of IPL 9, Zimbabwe will be hosting India for a tour comprising of 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is. Many of the first choice players who have been playing non-stop cricket throughout 2016 will be rested and players who have been consistent in the domestic tournaments and the IPL will be handed over a chance to stake their claim in the team. Here we are, with top 5 players who can stage a comeback into team India.

1. Robin Uthappa:

If anyone really deserves a chance, then Robin Uthappa is that man. He has scored heavily in the domestic circuit and the IPL for the past few years. The ongoing year has been the same. In the Ranji Trophy 2015-16, he scored 759 runs at an average of 58.70. In the subsequent Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy, he scored 205 runs at a healthy average of 41.00. Uthappa has been in-form in the ongoing IPL as well and has scored 383 runs in 14 matches.

He is a stroke player and his batting is nothing short of elegant. His versatility adds to his cause. He is someone who can open the innings, bat in the middle-order or in the lower middle order at no.6 and can even keep wickets as well.

Also read – India’s selection conundrum for the Zimbabwe tour