5 Indian players picked in the national team after shining in the IPL

Indian Premier League (IPL) is like the perfect launch pad for the upcoming cricketers in the world. There have been many instances where players have performed ridiculously well in the IPL and that has taken them to the highest level of cricket. The tournament has seen numerous players who have had the privilege of shining in the league and then getting to play international cricket. There are certainly many Indian players in the list. From the likes of Ravindra Jadeja to Hardik Pandya, all were first recognized through this cash-rich league. The purpose of IPL was always to grind out Indian talents and ready them for the big stage. This has worked beautifully for some of the players as they have been able to translate that experience into the Indian cricket very well. Here are the five players who used IPL as a ladder to their way in the international team. 1. Jasprit Bumrah Jasprit Bumrah. (Photo Source: BCCI) Jasprit Bumrah has been phenomenal for India in the limited-overs cricket. He played for the Mumbai Indians even before making his debut in first-class cricket. Bumrah impressed everyone in Mumbai camp. His raw talent had found moulding hands and that proved to be vital for him as he went on to represent India. He has been tremendous with his bowling. Jaspreet has a knack of bowling Yorkers at will and has an unusual action but makes up for it with his accuracy. He has now played 11 ODIs and 24 T20Is and has picked up 55 international wickets already. He is turning out to be a star for Team India. 2. Kedar Jadhav (Photo Source: BCCI) Kedar Jadhav first rose to fame on his Indian Premier League debut, playing for the Delhi Daredevils. Sehwag, the then captain of DD gave this young man a chance. He scored a terrific fifty against the mighty Royal Challengers Bangalore. This shot him to fame though not immediately but after toiling in domestic cricket Jadhav was picked up by the Indian team four years later. He has turned out to be a superb number six batsman for India. After touring Zimbabwe twice, he had an opportunity to prove himself against England earlier this year which he grabbed with both hands and was named as Man of the Series. IPL surely played a hand in bringing this player up through the ranks. 3. Yuzvendra Chahal Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo Source: BCCI) This skinny young leg-spinner made his debut for the Mumbai Indians and has gone to feature for Royal Challengers Bangalore as well. He debuted for MI in 2013 and has not looked back since. Chahal has played in 43 IPL games and has an impressive 56 wickets to his name. These performances in the IPL coupled with his domestic exploits got him into the Indian team and he has made his mark there as well. Recently against England he grabbed six wickets in a T20 international. He is the first Indian to take six wickets in a T20I. 4. Ravindra Jadeja (Photo Source: BCCI) Ravindra Jadeja was the star of inaugural season of the IPL playing for Rajasthan Royals. He was one of the best young talents on display back in 2008. The then 18-year-old Jadeja went on to feature for the U19 side as well and won the junior World Cup. Later he made the cut into the Indian team and has never looked back since. The Saurashtra-lad is world number one Test bowler along with his partner Ravi Ashwin. He has won many matches for the men in blue and is one of the best fielders in the Indian cricket team. IPL showcased Jadeja’s abilities at a very young age and he has benefitted from it. 5. Hardik Pandya Hardik Pandya. (Photo Source: BCCI) Hardik Pandya plays for the Mumbai Indians and featured for them during 2015 and 2016 edition of the tournament. The Baroda-lad made his debut against RCB and showed his explosive batting skills. This young all-rounder stunned everyone with his batting ability and was excellent with the ball too. Pandya is now a regular in the Indian ODI and T20I sides. He was even picked in the squad for the Tests against England and Australia but was ruled out due to injury. Mr. Funny bones as he is known fondly played some crucial innings against England recently and bowled brilliantly with the new ball as well.

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