6 players to watch out for in the Australia v India T20I series

The three-match T20 series will commence after the conclusion of the ODI series which Australia won 4-1. India salvaged some pride and gained a more-boosting victory winning the last game of the ODI series. The matches were high-scoring in the ODIs and the same is expected in the T20Is too. Both teams made drastic changes and surprising inclusions in their squads. Youngsters with potentials were given their deserved chances while the experienced heads will also be making their comebacks. Eyes would be on Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Shaun Tait and Shane Watson, who are making a comeback into their national side after a hiatus. Australia’s premier Test specialist Nathan Lyon, is most likely to make his debut in the T20Is. He has very impactful in the T20 format playing for the Sydney Sixers and would be another interesting player to watch out for. Chris Lynn: Chris Lynn of the Heat . (Photo by Chris Hyde – CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images) Chris Lynn’s stupendous performance in the Big Bash made him a completely impossible player to overlook for the Australian selectors. Lynn was the shining factor in the Brisbane Heats team which finished third for the bottom this season. The right-handed middle-order batsman aggregated 378 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 173.39. His superb striking abilities were on display this season where he smashed the most number of sixes in the tournament- 27 sixes overall. Lynn will surely be the player on whom everybody will keep a keen eye when he comes out to bat against India. Travis Head: Travis Head of the Strikers. (Photo by Matt Roberts – CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images) Travis Head is yet another exciting batting talent who has reaped the benefits of fabulous performances in the Big Bash. An aggressive batsman and a handy bowler, the 22-year-old has performed extremely well for the Strikers and has emerged as their highest run-getter this season. The left-hander made 299 runs at an average of around 42, hitting at the rate of 154.92. Head shares similarity with Lynn in terms of hitting the ball over the ropes for maximums. He hit 20 sixes, the second most this season. His unbeaten knock of 101 off just 53 balls against the Sydney Sixers that scripted the chase for Strikers defines his ability as a match-winner. Cameron Boyce: (Photo Source: Getty Images) Cameron Boyce is regarded one of the best leg spinners in Australia currently. Boyce will be coming back into the T20 squad after earning his maiden call-up against Pakistan in 2014 at Dubai where he picked his career best 2-10. Boyce has been consistently doing well for Hurricanes and ended with 11 wickets from 8 matches. Boyce adds strength to the spin bowling department along with Nathan Lyon. He will surely test the Indian batsman with his immaculate control and economical bowling. Keeping the World T20 in mind, this would certainly be his golden chance to perform and earn the trust of the selectors. Ashish Nehra: Ashish Nehra. (© Getty Images) Ashish Nehra selection definitely raised eyebrows. It was believed that the 36 years old fast bowler would never again feature in the Indian jersey. But the Indian selector rewarded his outstanding performances in the IPL and domestic competitions with a surprise call-up to the T20 team. Nehra snapped 22 wickets in 16 matches he played for the Chennai Super Kings last season of the IPL. Nehra has vast experience which would be a benefit for the Indian team. Equipped with his sharp in-swingers and pinpoint yorker, The fully fit in-form Nehra will surely be a player to watch out for this series. Hardik Pandya: Hardik Pandya has been making waves in domestic cricket ever since he came under limelight with his explosive cameos for Mumbai Indians. Pandya has been seen as the next possible seam bowling all-rounder in the team. And, his performances clearly indicate that he can be the one. Pandya, who plays for Baroda in the domestic circuit, emerged as the highest run-getter in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, aggregating 377 runs in 10 matches at a strikes rate of 130.9. With the ball, Pandya took 10 wickets in 10 games. Jasprit Bumrah: (Photo Source: Twitter) Bumrah is yet another exciting fast bowling talent India has currently. The 22 years old is nippy and accurate with his line and length. Apart these qualities, his added advantage is his massive in-swinging yorkers. Bumrah justified his selection and he did not fail to impress on his debut. He lived up to the expectations and was the best out of the Indian bowlers during that match, returning with impressive figures of 10-0-40-2. High expectations would definitely be there on him to perform in the T20Is as well.

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