The Indian Premier League has seen some fresh talent in all past seasons. Some players have actually come into the limelight via the event and this helped them to do better at the international level. This is why a lot of people support IPL as it helps the newbies in coming up front and the ones who are not in-form, can make a comeback to the game. Here is a look at 8 players who were able to get their careers going with the help of IPL:
1. Ravindra Jadeja
When he became SIR JADEJA
His good form with Chennai Super Kings helped him take forward his career in the Indian Cricket Team as he became an effective all-rounder.
2. Hardik Pandya
A promising future
The man who helped India in reaching to the semi-finals with his exceptional bowling spell, Hardik Pandya was actually a discovery from the IPL.
3. Ashish Nehra
The man with experience
He has represented India at the International level since 1999 but when he recovered from an ankle injury that made him suffer for years, he needed a platform to come back. Thanks to IPL, he is again in the Indian team as an experienced bowler.
4. Sarfaraz Khan
Internationally ready to explode
In 2015, he was signed up for RCB and became the youngest player to play in the IPL. In the year 2016, he has become a part of the Indian team.
5. Barinder Sran
With great power, came great money too.
Barinder Sran is a left-arm medium-fast bowler who plays for Punjab in domestic cricket and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. His talent and performance will take him miles with team India soon.
6. Yuvraj Singh
The man who has won a million hearts
He was an integral part of Indian cricket until he was diagnosed with cancer and had to take a long break from cricket. Thanks to IPL, it became easier for him to make a comeback.
7. Rahul Dravid
A brick in The Wall’s career
He is a former Indian cricketer and captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. The IPL gave him the chance to get back in the game even after retirement, this time as coach.
8. Gautam Gambhir
Wish we could see him back in blue
Though he was already a recognized Indian cricketer, he lost his form after World Cup 2011 and it was hard for him to comeback in the team. It’s only because his performance in IPL now, that he is again being considered.
Author Name: Diana Kain
