Mayank Yadav And...? 3 Indian Players To Watch Out For In The T20I Series Vs Bangladesh
Mayank Yadav is an exciting young prospect [Source: IPLT20.com]
On Saturday, India announced a formidable 15-man squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. Despite resting a few first-choice players, the Men in Blue have a star-studded line-up that can give the Tigers a run for their money.
While Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad's absence sparked debates, the inclusion of Mayank Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy was a significant highlight of the selection. So, as the hosts gear up for the T20I leg, let's see who could be their players to watch out for in this series.
3. Sanju Samson
The swashbuckling batter from Kerala has yet to cement his place in India's limited-overs setup. Despite being a gifted batter, Samson hasn't been given a consistent run to prove his mettle in the shortest format.
However, with India resting the dynamic duo of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, Samson seems the front-runner to play as Abhishek Sharma's opening partner. The right-hander has enjoyed stellar success as a top-order batter for Rajasthan Royals and would like to impress the Indian think tank with his batting exploits in the Bangladesh series.
Furthermore, given that Rishabh Pant hasn't had a smooth-sailing T20I career, this series gives Samson a golden opportunity to silence his critics and become India's first-choice wicket-keeper in the shortest format.
2. Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy earned his maiden T20I call-up three years ago following his exceptional performance for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. However, after three modest outings in the 2021 T20 World Cup, Chakravarthy was sidelined from India's scheme of things.
With KKR's former mentor Gautam Gambhir now leading as India's head coach, the mystery spinner has received a well-deserved recall into India's T20I squad. The Bangladesh series presents an exciting opportunity for him to showcase his guile and prove his mettle at the highest level.
1.Mayank Yadav
India's latest pace sensation Mayank Yadav has caught the attention of many with his scorching pace. Playing for the Lucknow SuperGiants, Mayank consistently breached the 150-KPH barrier, earning plaudits for his stellar bowling show in the IPL 2024.
Seamers who effortlessly clock the 150KPH bar are a rare commodity in India. So, if Mayank Yadav plays, the cricketing world will be excited to witness his heroics at the international level. The Bangladesh T20Is could be a debut worth remembering for Yadav, who would be keen to use this series as a stepping stone to success.