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Suresh Raina does not deserve a place in the ODI team right now
Suresh Raina does not deserve a place in the Indian ODI team right now

#2 Ambati Rayudu

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Rayudu's last game for India was in 2016

Ambati Rayudu is one of the most underrated cricketers to have played for India. The Hyderabad batsman made his ODI debut in 2013 but has played only 34 matches. Despite his huge potential, the 32-year-old has had an underwhelming career so far.

Rayudu got back to his best in the last few years after the ICL debacle and was superb for Mumbai Indians in IPL. He moved to Chennai Super Kings last season and scored 602 runs at a strike rate of 150. The former under-19 captain was in and out of the Indian ODI side but was not able to nail down a regular spot.

After a stunning IPL 2018 with CSK, Rayudu was once again selected in the Indian ODI squad for the tour of England. However, he failed the fitness test and was replaced by Suresh Raina. India is scheduled to play more than 20 ODIs before the World Cup and they definitely need to have a look at what Ambati Rayudu can offer.

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