The Indian Premier League (IPL) is an amazing platform for the players to showcase their talent. It often helps fast track the careers of players and provides them with enough limelight. While there has been criticism about the same, the IPL has also helped the players in many other ways.

Over the years, several talented players have been identified from all across the world. Some of these cricketers have even gone on to represent India at the highest level. However, if not for this cash-rich cricket league, some of the players might have never made it to the team.

Here are five players Team India could have missed if not for the IPL:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-336483" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-shot.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-336483" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

It all began when an injured <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/yahan-toh-uv-rays-bhi-nahi-hai-sachin-tendulkar-trolls-yuvraj-singh-on-harbhajan-singh-throwback-tweet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yuvraj Singh</a> had to be sidelined for a game against South Africa in T20 World Cup 2007. It was then when Rohit Sharma got his first opportunity. Even before he made his debut, there were several whispers all around about him and his elegant strokeplay. There were talks about a teenager from Mumbai who could play three to four shots off the same ball.

He was pleasing to the eye and a free stroke-maker. Back then, it was also claimed that Rohit could replace Sachin at number four in Tests in the future. However, his poor shot selection and the knack of gifting his wicket to the opposition have cost him dearly. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/2999452323418802/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rohit Sharma</a> had to pay the price and was not selected for the prestigious World Cup 2011 squad.

With the kind of lazy cricket that he played, he would have been long forgotten if it was not for the IPL. Being picked by the Deccan Chargers was a great turning point in his career. Then, he moved to the Mumbai Indians and time and again came up with performances that reminded the selectors of the talent that he possessed. If not for the IPL, Rohit Sharma might have surely not got as many opportunities at the start of his career.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-341057" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ravindra-Jadeja.jpg" alt="Ravindra Jadeja" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-341057" class="wp-caption-text">Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

Rockstar – the nickname given by the legendary <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shane-warne-banned-from-driving-after-over-speeding-sixth-time-in-two-years/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shane Warne</a> to Ravindra Jadeja. The young cricketer, full of energy, seemed to be the solution for the ever-lasting all-rounder search for India. In his initial days, he was touted as a highly accurate bowler and an agile fielder.

While he wasn’t as consistent with the bat, Ravindra Jadeja surely was capable of smashing a ball or two out of the park. However, the Saurashtra cricketer found it hard to justify his all-rounder tag because of the inconsistency with the willow. He was in and out of the Indian team and didn’t get many chances on a consistent basis.

However, the IPL came to rescue and kept him in the reckoning just as it was in the case of Rohit Sharma. After his stint with the Royals, Jadeja was bought by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He got immense backing from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sunil-gavaskar-wants-jsca-stadium-to-be-renamed-as-ms-dhoni-stadium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MS Dhoni</a> who was also India’s skipper back then. While he took a while to establish himself, he ensured that he developed his game well enough so that he could represent the team across all the three formats.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-329414" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329414" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

After Kapil Dev, Team India really struggled to find a genuine fast-bowling all-rounder. In the years gone by, there were several players who rose up but couldn’t really deliver up to the expectations. While this search seemed to be eternal, Hardik Pandya came as a ray of hope.

The Mumbai Indians’ talent scouts identified him and picked him in the squad for the 2015 season. Right in his first season, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hardik-pandya-gets-emotional-going-down-the-memory-lane-to-his-odi-debut-in-2016/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the Baroda cricketer</a> was highly impressive with the bat. He smashed the ball long and hard. Moreover, he was an extremely handy pacer as well.

Thus, Hardik was fast-tracked into the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian team</a>. While he was first picked in the T20I side, he then eventually made it into the ODI and Test teams as well. If not for the IPL, Hardik Pandya might have required much more time to get identified and make it into the Indian team.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-358341" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_343278.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-358341" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption>

It is often extremely tough for unorthodox cricketers to rise through the ranks. There is always a certain criticism about their technique or style. As a result, there are several discussions and deliberations which might altogether upset the careers of players.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jasprit-bumrahs-india-return-delayed-until-next-year/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jasprit Bumrah</a> belonged to a similar category with an unorthodox bowling action. It was highly criticised when he first emerged onto the scene. However, the Mumbai Indians’ management backed his ability and helped showcase to the world what a fine talent he is.

The way Bumrah was fast-tracked into the Indian team might not have been possible without the IPL. Many might have even tried to tinker with his bowling action and all that could have been extremely time-consuming. But courtesy the league, he managed to breakthrough early and has established himself as one of the finest across the world at the moment.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-335401" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal-1.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-335401" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

Leg-spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/yuzvendra-chahal-morphs-his-image-between-rohit-sharma-and-kuldeep-yadav/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> was hardly in the reckoning before he moved to the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Haryana cricketer was first with the Mumbai Indians but couldn’t get any opportunities. Moreover, he didn&#8217;t play much first-class cricket which was another downside.

But with the RCB, Chahal was backed to the core by Virat Kohli. In the 2014 season, he was great. He picked a lot of wickets in the UAE leg of the tournament. Although he couldn’t account for many wickets in India, he was economical and bowled well in the small Chinnaswamy stadium that impressed many.

As a result, he was with the team for the next season as well and became <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cristiano-ronaldo-beats-virat-kohli-and-lionel-messi-in-terms-of-earnings-from-instagram-reports/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Virat Kohli’s</a> go-to man in crunch situations. His ability to hit accurate areas and his deceptive googly helped him stand apart. Since he got to display his talent on such a wonderful platform, the leg-spinner didn’t require much time to break into the Indian team.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is an amazing platform for the players to showcase their talent. It often helps fast track the careers of players and provides them with enough limelight. While there has been criticism about the same, the IPL has also helped the players in many other ways.
Over the years, several talented players have been identified from all across the world. Some of these cricketers have even gone on to represent India at the highest level. However, if not for this cash-rich cricket league, some of the players might have never made it to the team.
<h3>Here are five players Team India could have missed if not for the IPL:</h3>
<h3>1. Rohit Sharma</h3>
<figure id="attachment_336483" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-336483" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-336483" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-shot.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-336483" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
It all began when an injured <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/yahan-toh-uv-rays-bhi-nahi-hai-sachin-tendulkar-trolls-yuvraj-singh-on-harbhajan-singh-throwback-tweet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yuvraj Singh</a> had to be sidelined for a game against South Africa in T20 World Cup 2007. It was then when Rohit Sharma got his first opportunity. Even before he made his debut, there were several whispers all around about him and his elegant strokeplay. There were talks about a teenager from Mumbai who could play three to four shots off the same ball.
He was pleasing to the eye and a free stroke-maker. Back then, it was also claimed that Rohit could replace Sachin at number four in Tests in the future. However, his poor shot selection and the knack of gifting his wicket to the opposition have cost him dearly. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/2999452323418802/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rohit Sharma</a> had to pay the price and was not selected for the prestigious World Cup 2011 squad.
With the kind of lazy cricket that he played, he would have been long forgotten if it was not for the IPL. Being picked by the Deccan Chargers was a great turning point in his career. Then, he moved to the Mumbai Indians and time and again came up with performances that reminded the selectors of the talent that he possessed. If not for the IPL, Rohit Sharma might have surely not got as many opportunities at the start of his career.
<h3>2. Ravindra Jadeja</h3>
<figure id="attachment_341057" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-341057" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-341057" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ravindra-Jadeja.jpg" alt="Ravindra Jadeja" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-341057" class="wp-caption-text">Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
Rockstar – the nickname given by the legendary <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shane-warne-banned-from-driving-after-over-speeding-sixth-time-in-two-years/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shane Warne</a> to Ravindra Jadeja. The young cricketer, full of energy, seemed to be the solution for the ever-lasting all-rounder search for India. In his initial days, he was touted as a highly accurate bowler and an agile fielder.
While he wasn’t as consistent with the bat, Ravindra Jadeja surely was capable of smashing a ball or two out of the park. However, the Saurashtra cricketer found it hard to justify his all-rounder tag because of the inconsistency with the willow. He was in and out of the Indian team and didn’t get many chances on a consistent basis.
However, the IPL came to rescue and kept him in the reckoning just as it was in the case of Rohit Sharma. After his stint with the Royals, Jadeja was bought by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He got immense backing from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sunil-gavaskar-wants-jsca-stadium-to-be-renamed-as-ms-dhoni-stadium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MS Dhoni</a> who was also India’s skipper back then. While he took a while to establish himself, he ensured that he developed his game well enough so that he could represent the team across all the three formats.
<h3>3. Hardik Pandya</h3>
<figure id="attachment_329414" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-329414" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-329414" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329414" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
After Kapil Dev, Team India really struggled to find a genuine fast-bowling all-rounder. In the years gone by, there were several players who rose up but couldn’t really deliver up to the expectations. While this search seemed to be eternal, Hardik Pandya came as a ray of hope.
The Mumbai Indians’ talent scouts identified him and picked him in the squad for the 2015 season. Right in his first season, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hardik-pandya-gets-emotional-going-down-the-memory-lane-to-his-odi-debut-in-2016/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the Baroda cricketer</a> was highly impressive with the bat. He smashed the ball long and hard. Moreover, he was an extremely handy pacer as well.
Thus, Hardik was fast-tracked into the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian team</a>. While he was first picked in the T20I side, he then eventually made it into the ODI and Test teams as well. If not for the IPL, Hardik Pandya might have required much more time to get identified and make it into the Indian team.
<h3>4. Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
<figure id="attachment_358341" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-358341" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-358341" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_343278.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-358341" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
It is often extremely tough for unorthodox cricketers to rise through the ranks. There is always a certain criticism about their technique or style. As a result, there are several discussions and deliberations which might altogether upset the careers of players.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jasprit-bumrahs-india-return-delayed-until-next-year/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jasprit Bumrah</a> belonged to a similar category with an unorthodox bowling action. It was highly criticised when he first emerged onto the scene. However, the Mumbai Indians’ management backed his ability and helped showcase to the world what a fine talent he is.
The way Bumrah was fast-tracked into the Indian team might not have been possible without the IPL. Many might have even tried to tinker with his bowling action and all that could have been extremely time-consuming. But courtesy the league, he managed to breakthrough early and has established himself as one of the finest across the world at the moment.
<h3>5. Yuzvendra Chahal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_335401" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-335401" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-335401" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal-1.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-335401" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
Leg-spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/yuzvendra-chahal-morphs-his-image-between-rohit-sharma-and-kuldeep-yadav/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> was hardly in the reckoning before he moved to the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Haryana cricketer was first with the Mumbai Indians but couldn’t get any opportunities. Moreover, he didn’t play much first-class cricket which was another downside.
But with the RCB, Chahal was backed to the core by Virat Kohli. In the 2014 season, he was great. He picked a lot of wickets in the UAE leg of the tournament. Although he couldn’t account for many wickets in India, he was economical and bowled well in the small Chinnaswamy stadium that impressed many.
As a result, he was with the team for the next season as well and became <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cristiano-ronaldo-beats-virat-kohli-and-lionel-messi-in-terms-of-earnings-from-instagram-reports/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Virat Kohli’s</a> go-to man in crunch situations. His ability to hit accurate areas and his deceptive googly helped him stand apart. Since he got to display his talent on such a wonderful platform, the leg-spinner didn’t require much time to break into the Indian team.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is an amazing platform for the players to showcase their talent. It often helps fast track the careers of players and provides them with enough limelight. While there has been criticism about the same, the IPL has also helped the players in many other ways.
Over the years, several talented players have been identified from all across the world. Some of these cricketers have even gone on to represent India at the highest level. However, if not for this cash-rich cricket league, some of the players might have never made it to the team.
<h3>Here are five players Team India could have missed if not for the IPL:</h3>
<h3>1. Rohit Sharma</h3>
<figure id="attachment_336483" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-336483" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-336483" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-shot.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-336483" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
It all began when an injured <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/yahan-toh-uv-rays-bhi-nahi-hai-sachin-tendulkar-trolls-yuvraj-singh-on-harbhajan-singh-throwback-tweet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yuvraj Singh</a> had to be sidelined for a game against South Africa in T20 World Cup 2007. It was then when Rohit Sharma got his first opportunity. Even before he made his debut, there were several whispers all around about him and his elegant strokeplay. There were talks about a teenager from Mumbai who could play three to four shots off the same ball.
He was pleasing to the eye and a free stroke-maker. Back then, it was also claimed that Rohit could replace Sachin at number four in Tests in the future. However, his poor shot selection and the knack of gifting his wicket to the opposition have cost him dearly. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/2999452323418802/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rohit Sharma</a> had to pay the price and was not selected for the prestigious World Cup 2011 squad.
With the kind of lazy cricket that he played, he would have been long forgotten if it was not for the IPL. Being picked by the Deccan Chargers was a great turning point in his career. Then, he moved to the Mumbai Indians and time and again came up with performances that reminded the selectors of the talent that he possessed. If not for the IPL, Rohit Sharma might have surely not got as many opportunities at the start of his career.
<h3>2. Ravindra Jadeja</h3>
<figure id="attachment_341057" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-341057" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-341057" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ravindra-Jadeja.jpg" alt="Ravindra Jadeja" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-341057" class="wp-caption-text">Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
Rockstar – the nickname given by the legendary <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shane-warne-banned-from-driving-after-over-speeding-sixth-time-in-two-years/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shane Warne</a> to Ravindra Jadeja. The young cricketer, full of energy, seemed to be the solution for the ever-lasting all-rounder search for India. In his initial days, he was touted as a highly accurate bowler and an agile fielder.
While he wasn’t as consistent with the bat, Ravindra Jadeja surely was capable of smashing a ball or two out of the park. However, the Saurashtra cricketer found it hard to justify his all-rounder tag because of the inconsistency with the willow. He was in and out of the Indian team and didn’t get many chances on a consistent basis.
However, the IPL came to rescue and kept him in the reckoning just as it was in the case of Rohit Sharma. After his stint with the Royals, Jadeja was bought by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He got immense backing from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sunil-gavaskar-wants-jsca-stadium-to-be-renamed-as-ms-dhoni-stadium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MS Dhoni</a> who was also India’s skipper back then. While he took a while to establish himself, he ensured that he developed his game well enough so that he could represent the team across all the three formats.
<h3>3. Hardik Pandya</h3>
<figure id="attachment_329414" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-329414" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-329414" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329414" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
After Kapil Dev, Team India really struggled to find a genuine fast-bowling all-rounder. In the years gone by, there were several players who rose up but couldn’t really deliver up to the expectations. While this search seemed to be eternal, Hardik Pandya came as a ray of hope.
The Mumbai Indians’ talent scouts identified him and picked him in the squad for the 2015 season. Right in his first season, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hardik-pandya-gets-emotional-going-down-the-memory-lane-to-his-odi-debut-in-2016/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the Baroda cricketer</a> was highly impressive with the bat. He smashed the ball long and hard. Moreover, he was an extremely handy pacer as well.
Thus, Hardik was fast-tracked into the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian team</a>. While he was first picked in the T20I side, he then eventually made it into the ODI and Test teams as well. If not for the IPL, Hardik Pandya might have required much more time to get identified and make it into the Indian team.
<h3>4. Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
<figure id="attachment_358341" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-358341" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-358341" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_343278.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-358341" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
It is often extremely tough for unorthodox cricketers to rise through the ranks. There is always a certain criticism about their technique or style. As a result, there are several discussions and deliberations which might altogether upset the careers of players.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jasprit-bumrahs-india-return-delayed-until-next-year/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jasprit Bumrah</a> belonged to a similar category with an unorthodox bowling action. It was highly criticised when he first emerged onto the scene. However, the Mumbai Indians’ management backed his ability and helped showcase to the world what a fine talent he is.
The way Bumrah was fast-tracked into the Indian team might not have been possible without the IPL. Many might have even tried to tinker with his bowling action and all that could have been extremely time-consuming. But courtesy the league, he managed to breakthrough early and has established himself as one of the finest across the world at the moment.
<h3>5. Yuzvendra Chahal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_335401" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-335401" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-335401" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal-1.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-335401" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
Leg-spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/yuzvendra-chahal-morphs-his-image-between-rohit-sharma-and-kuldeep-yadav/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> was hardly in the reckoning before he moved to the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Haryana cricketer was first with the Mumbai Indians but couldn’t get any opportunities. Moreover, he didn&#8217;t play much first-class cricket which was another downside.
But with the RCB, Chahal was backed to the core by Virat Kohli. In the 2014 season, he was great. He picked a lot of wickets in the UAE leg of the tournament. Although he couldn’t account for many wickets in India, he was economical and bowled well in the small Chinnaswamy stadium that impressed many.
As a result, he was with the team for the next season as well and became <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cristiano-ronaldo-beats-virat-kohli-and-lionel-messi-in-terms-of-earnings-from-instagram-reports/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Virat Kohli’s</a> go-to man in crunch situations. His ability to hit accurate areas and his deceptive googly helped him stand apart. Since he got to display his talent on such a wonderful platform, the leg-spinner didn’t require much time to break into the Indian team.

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