IPL, in some or the other way, has played an important part in these players' careers.
Paceman Shardul Thakur became the 294th player to represent India when he was handed his maiden Test cap this morning by coach Ravi Shastri.
He made his first-class debut way back in 2009 for Victoria.
He will open the innings for India in the first Test against Windies in Rajkot.
