India’s is now playing England in a five-match Test series, with the first game starting in Headingley, Leeds. The series is extremely important for ace hitter Karun Nair, who has returned to the Indian team after nearly seven years. Like Karun, Indian cricket has spawned countless heroes throughout the years, many of whom made significant contributions but eventually fell out of the squad due to injury, dips in form, or other reasons.
Today, highlights three Indian players who have been overlooked by selectors but deserve a chance to play for India again.
3 Forgotten India’s players who deserve a comeback
1. Prithvi Shaw
Prithvi Shaw rose to prominence at the age of 14 after scoring an incredible 546 runs in a school-level contest. He later guided India to victory in the U19 World Cup and built a name for himself in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which led to his call-up to the national team.
Shaw has played nine Test innings, amassing 339 runs, including a century and two fifties. However, worries about his fitness and uneven form led to his departure from the group. Shaw is a powerful opener with enormous potential when he is at his peak, and a return to full fitness and form might see him restore his place in the Indian lineup.
2. Shivam Mavi
Shivam Mavi may not have the traditional profile of a tall fast bowler, but he turned heads during the 2018 U19 World Cup in New Zealand by bowling at 140 km/h or faster. Despite his speed, problems with length control and a string of ailments hampered his progress.
Mavi had a good debut in T20Is against Sri Lanka, taking four wickets. However, he struggled to maintain consistency and rhythm as a result of reoccurring fitness issues. A completely fit Mavi might still be a significant contender for India’s pace attack, especially given his sheer speed. The batsman has been out of action for some time, but he is a good package if he can regain his rhythm, and the Uttar Pradesh bowler also benefits from his age.
3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar first made headlines when he became the first spinner in professional cricket to remove Sachin Tendulkar for a duck at the age of 19. He then made his international debut against Pakistan in 2012, where he impressed with his swing bowling.
In Tests, Bhuvneshwar has 63 wickets in 21 matches, including 19 scalps in five Tests in England, demonstrating his potency in favourable conditions. Unfortunately, chronic injuries kept him out of the longer format, but with his control and swing ability, he remains a strong asset that India may still use, particularly in abroad circumstances or T20 cricket, where he is still a helpful addition who helped RCB win their first title.
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