IPL 10, First 2 weeks: 5 Players who can force their way in to the national team

Rishabh Pant

Another Delhi player, with an indomitable spirit and quick hands behind the stumps who is making headlines, is none other than the Wonder Kid Rishabh Pant.The 19-year-old got selected for his first T20I, India vs England in February 2017. He opened the batting for India in the Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh, smashed a record-breaking fifty against Nepal and followed it up with a century against Namibia to help India qualify for the semi-finals. In the same day, he was bought by Delhi Daredevils with INR 1.9 crore, limelight didn’t sway them away from their ambition. Don’t get surprised to know this 19 yr old has a triple century against Maharashtra too.

The most highlighted innings of this edition came when he left behind his personal woes of losing his father and appeared in the game against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He played sensational innings but his effort was not enough to get DD over the finishing line. He started off with a six and his admirable composure and a fierce ball-striking ability helped him muscle a quick half-century that kept Daredevils in the hunt in their chase of 158, even as the lower order collapsed. The lad just lost his dad and to see him play such shots was really

The lad just lost his dad and to see him play such shots was really commendable.Even last match against KKR his 38 off 16 ball was an innings to watch twice! The left-hander once again played his fearless cricket and showed the world why he is considered as one of the finest emerging talents in the world. He smashed the star pacer Umesh Yadav for 26 in an over which included 3 gigantic sixes and a couple of fours. He was simply a treat to the eyes and gave the home crowd so much to cheer.