10 Players who could have been a part of Asia Cup 2022 had they not left their nation

8. Unmukt Chand

Unmukt Chand was a highly talented cricketer who emerged from U-19 cricket but couldn’t make much progress in first-class cricket. The right-hander led the Indian side to victory in the U-19 World Cup finals in 2012 and was touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket.

He bagged an IPL contract soon and played a big part in the Delhi side in Ranji Trophy and List A games. He did lead the side however, consistency seemed to be a bigger issue for him and he could never replicate his potential in performances. With an average of just above 30 in first-class cricket, Chand could not find a place in the Delhi squad and he made a move to the USA.

Since joining the Minor Cricket League, Chand had made a lot of progress and is likely to play for the country from 2024 due to the eligibility criteria. Recently, he became the first Indian-born cricketer to play the Big Bash League in Australia after retiring from Indian cricket at just 28 years.