5 Players who deserve a chance at number 7 in the Indian ODI team

5. Hardik Pandya:

As Mumbai Indians head coach Ricky Ponting went through the footage of more than 50 shortlisted cricketers ahead of the IPL player auction in February, he was impressed by Hardik Pandya’s batting, who was subsequently bought by the franchise at base price. It proved to be a masterstroke by Ricky Ponting, as the shy and grounded all rounder from Baroda announced himself on the big platform with match winning performances in the IPL season. He was responsible for a crucial win in the league stages against CSK when he plundered 3 sixes in a single over off Pawan Negi. A useful pace bowler who can clocks close to the 140 kmph mark and an attacking batsman, with the hunger to finish the game for his team, Pandya may prove to be one of IPL’s top finds if given a chance in the Indian team.