Top 5 Indian cricketers who can use the IPL to make a comeback to the national squad

Top 5 Indian cricketers who can use the IPL to make a comeback to the national squad: By know we all know how much weightage the Indian Premier League (IPL) has, players who have done well here have always been rewarded with a call into the national team. There are list of examples that can justify why it is so important to perform well at the IPL and how rewarding it can be. So like every season, there are a few players who are eyeing the domestic T20 league as not just another tournament but a platform to showcase they still have the competitiveness and fire inside to play for the national team.

Here are the Top 5 Indian cricketers who can use the IPL to make a comeback to the national squad:

 1. Irfan Pathan:

Irfan Pathan has been a surprise inclusion into the Chennai Super Kings after being unsold in the first round of the auction. Irfan has been eyeing the Indian team return and IPL will be the ideal platform to prove his metal again.  He has done this in the past when speculations were doing the rounds that it would almost be impossible for the southpaw to return to international cricket but he proved them wrong and was included in the Indian team back in 2011.  Irfan is one of the strong contenders to make a comeback in the Indian team as he is capable of performing both with the bat and ball. The opportunity has now come for the younger Pathan as he has been picked in the team which is led by the Indian captain, looking at the developments and form there is every possibility of Irfan doing well for the side as he has been an experienced campaigner having played 98 matches in the IPL. This is will be a crucial tournament for Irfan and the last thing he would want to do is to underperform at this mega tournament after a good Ranji Trophy season. Pathan has the reputation of being a floater who can bat at different positions and at the same time bowl at different stages of the game which gives the captain a sense of flexibility.