Yuvraj Singh played the role of an all-rounder to perfection
#2 Vijay Shankar
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Vijay in action for India A during, ECB XI v India A - Tour Match
Vijay Shankar has already made his debut in T20I for India during the Nidahas Trophy earlier this year. He did show glimpses of talent during his short stint with the Indian team. He is primarily a batsman who can bowl medium pace.
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As Hardik Pandya was rested, Shankar got his chance as a like for like replacement. Somewhat of a late bloomer, the 27-year-old has an impressive average of 47.24 in first-class cricket.
He also showcased his hitting prowess in this years IPL as he finished games for his team Delhi Daredevils on multiple occasions. His medium pace is quite decent as well, having won the man of the match award in the league stages of the Nidahas trophy.
So he can be tried at number 6 in the future as a potential finisher.
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Balakrishna
Balakrishna has been a cricket writer at Sportskeeda for almost seven years. A sport that he has been following and playing since he was eight, Balakrishna enjoys the intensity of the sport, skills and strategies applied to get a result out of nowhere, and the thrill that it gives. He also played as a medium pace bowling all-rounder in four inter-college tournaments, winning twice.
Balakrishna’s all-time favorite cricketers are Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma. He admires Sachin’s stellar performances against legendary bowlers, along with his discipline and humility. Meanwhile, he is a big fan of how Rohit turned around his initial struggles to build a successful career.
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