5 uncapped Indian players who should have been selected for the Zimbabwe tour

5 uncapped Indian players who should have been selected for the Zimbabwe tour: As the Indian selectors were to announce the Indian squad for the limited overs tour of Zimbabwe. There were wide spread rumors that they will send a second string team for the tour, much to the delight of the young Indian players. Today, as it confirmed, senior pros like Dhoni, Raina, Kohli, Ashwin, Rohit, Shikhar and Umesh were rested after incurring a hectic schedule in the last year or so. Young players like Sandeep Sharma and Manish Pandey got the national call-up for the first time in their respective careers. While the selection committee brought the glee of smile and cheerfulness on some faces but there were a few who must have been left with disappointment on not getting the national call-up even after their break-through performances. CricTracker makes a list of 5 uncapped Indian players who should have been selected for the Zimbabwe tour: 1. Sheryas Iyer: Shreyas Iyer. (Photo Source: BCCI) As soon as the Indian Premiere league (IPL) got over, there were voices from all the quarters, enchanting the name of the new wonder boy of Indian cricket- Shreyas Iyer. The 20 year-old Mumbaikar in his very first Ranji season, won many accolades and grandeur with his abrupt display of consistency and temperament. In 10 first-class matches, he accumulated 809 runs at an average of 50.56. While in 6 List A matches, he has piled up 273 runs at an average of 54.60. When he got the chance to represent Delhi Daredevils in IPL, he pressed his case for national call-up even stronger. Smashing 439 runs in 14 innings at an average of 33 and strike-rate of 128 in the recently concluded IPL. He showcased his appetite for big runs and seems technically firm with all the features of a modern day dashing batsmen. On this tour, he could have showcased his top notch skills with the bat in hand and prove his guts for the vacant position of number 5 in the batting line-up. Quick Link – Shreyas Iyer : An Interview with the Emerging Star of Indian Cricket 2. Mandeep Singh: Mandeep Singh. (Photo Source: BCCI) The Punjabi boy; Mandeep Singh has been a consistent performer for his state side. But it was in this year’s IPL, when this brash young lad transformed his glimpses of talent into consistency and match winning performances for his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He displayed his ardent skills as a man who could fight out the tough early phase of an innings and then accelerate in the slog overs with robust blows. As far as Ranji-Trophy is concerned, he has played 79 innings and has compiled a tally of 3,201 runs at a healthy average of 45. He could have been a perfect foil for the Indian team with his game tailor-made for the middle overs. He could have been tested at this tour and then groomed as a long term candidate at the number 5. 3. Rishi Dhawan: Rishi Dhawan. (Photo Source: Rishi Dhawan Facebook Page) He is one of the most under-rated and unluckiest players going around in the domestic arena. Even after his prolific performances as an all-rounder, he doesn’t get a national call up which surrounds mystery in the minds of many. In 43 first-class matches, Rishi Dhawan has grabbed 192 wickets at an impressive average of 24.72. While, with the bat in hand he has scored 1,858 runs at a decent average of 40.39. In 2013/14 Ranji season, he was the leading wicket-taker apart from racking up 435 runs with the bat. Even this year, Dhawan featured in the top 5 Ranji wicket-takers list. If he was selected for this tour, then he could have solved the riddle of a number 7 seaming all-rounder. For years, Dhoni has been longing for such an all-rounder, Rishi Dhawan could have well been the one. 4. Yuzvendra Chahal: Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo Source: BCCI) One of the highest-wicket takers of the IPL this season, Chahal has been posing questions for the selectors with his excellent performances in the last 3 years of the IPL. In 30 IPL matches, he has accounted for 35 wickets at a miserly economy rate of 7.95. This leg spinner doesn’t shy away from giving the ball more than usual air even in the T20 format, and is adept at fooling the batsmen with his variations and length. Mind you, those batters are the international cricket giants, are no mug with the bat. If fearless attitude and steel nerves are prerequisites for success of a leggie, then this man seems to be proficient at the trade. Chahal could have proved his mettle as a player and worthiness on international arena if he was picked for the tour of Zimbabwe. With form and age on his side, it might have been his series of life. Also Read – The Young Guns; Emerging Players XI – IPL 2015 5. Shardul Thakur: Shardul Thakur. (Photo Source: PTI) Shardul Thakur is a Mumbai Ranji player who shot to fame with his remarkable performances in 2013/14 and 2014/15 Ranji seasons. In this Ranji season, he was the second highest wicket-taker with 48 scalps in 10 matches at an average of 20.81. The 5 feet 9 inch fast bowler is an aggressive swing bowler. Overall in 23 matches, he has taken 90 wickets. Thakur is widely epitomized as a very hard working and disciplined bowler in the domestic arena, which is now reaping fruits for him. His story of rise from rags to riches is nothing less than a fairytale story. A small town boy, Shardul had to spend seven hours for travelling to and from his practice sessions when he was 13 years old at Mumbai. He was a bulky player which is a curse for any fast bowler but he routed it with his determination and commitment. The rawness and resilience of this Palghar born boy, could have added fierce firepower to an otherwise sullen looking Indian pace battery and could have well given the selectors an option for the bigger picture.