IPL 2022: 5 players who have made a strong case to be part of India's T20 World Cup squad

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is going on in full swing with 10 teams giving each other tough competition to win the elusive IPL trophy. Meanwhile, some veterans as well as young cricketers have impressed everyone with their brilliant performances.

The IPL has always been a great platform for Indian players whether it is to make a comeback for the Indian team or to earn a maiden call-up for the country. This year as well, some players are constantly knocking on the doors of the selectors with their performances in the ongoing IPL season. The All Indian Senior Selection Committee will have their eyes on the ongoing tournament as they sit in a few months’ time to pick the squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

The global T20 meet will take place in Australia from October 16 and the final match will be played on November 13. Meanwhile, Team India, under the guidance of head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma, will look to build a strong squad for the mega event. On that note, here are 5 players who are presenting a strong case for a spot in the T20 WC squad with their performances in IPL 2022.

5 players who are making a strong case for themselves for T20 World Cup with performances in IPL 2022

1. Hardik Pandya

Team India’s star all-rounder has shown tremendous all-round performances in this season of the IPL. Pandya, who made himself unavailable after the 2021 T20 World Cup to regain full fitness, started the IPL 2022 with a bang. In five matches, he scored 228 runs with an average of 76. Besides, he has also scalped four wickets at a decent economy of 7.57 runs per over.

The Baroda all-rounder was appointed captain of the new franchise, the Gujarat Titans (GT). As captain, he led his team from the front as they lead the points table. Along with batting and bowling, the ace allrounder has impressed many cricket pundits with his field placements and bowling changes.

Recently, while batting first against the Rajasthan Royals, the flamboyant all-rounder has slammed unbeaten 87 runs from 52 balls. With a strike rate of 167.30, he scored eight fours and four sixes. Pandya will look to continue his form in the same way and his performances will definitely pay him a ticket to Australia. With India still in search of a pace-bowling all-rounder, Hardik has made a strong case to make a comeback to the Indian side.