5 Indian cricketers who can rock the Big Bash League

There have been instances when Indian players showed eagerness to ply their trade on foreign shores, but the proposals have always been shot down by the BCCI. As per the current pattern in the Indian Cricket, not all the contracted players are involved in each format of the game.

But the reason behind the BCCI's thought process is that it will dilute the superiority of IPL and the importance of other domestic tournaments. If circumstances change in the future, the following players would be well-suited to participate in the BBL without influencing the national calendar.

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#5 Rishabh Pant

The dashing left-handed wicket-keeper batsman came into the reckoning after his exploits for India in the 2016 Under-19 World-Cup. He plays for Delhi Daredevils in the IPL, and his heroics for them have earned him a retention from the franchise.

In January 2017, his domestic consistency was rewarded with a call-up to India's T20 squad for three home matches against England.

This hard-hitting left-hander can definitely make it big in the Australian tournament.

T20 Career:

Batting:

Inns. - 29

Runs - 667

SR - 148.55

#4 Axar Patel

His contribution guided KXIP to the IPL final in 2014

Primarily termed as a bowling all-rounder, the 21-year-old got his first IPL contract with Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2013. Not many people knew of Axar Patel until the 2014 edition of the IPL, when he won the "emerging player of the year" award, playing for KXIP.

Then, he went on to play for India as a replacement of then-injured Ravindra Jadeja and is still around in limited-overs cricket. He made it to the ICC top-ten bowler rankings in ODI cricket last year, which surprised many.

He will be a handy pick for any limited-overs franchise across the world.

T20 Career:

Bowling: Inns. - 89

Wkts. - 88

Eco - 7.03

Batting:

Inns.- 64

Runs - 920

SR - 132.18

#3 Kedar Jadhav

The short man has kept wickets for Daredevils

Technically sound Kedar Jadhav is a promising right-handed batsman from Maharashtra, and is often considered to be a street-smart cricketer by the pundits of the sport. For his perseverance in the domestic cricket, Jadhav got a national call-up and made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in November 2015.

Although Jadhav made his mark as a batsman, it is his occasional off-breaks that have given him additional value as a cricketer. With a sling action, Jadhav's ability to break partnerships has converted him into a useful bowler to turn to in times of frustration for captain Virat Kohli.

He is definitely one of the Indian prospect that can light up the Big Bash League!

T20 Career:

Batting:

Inns. - 93

Runs - 1640

SR - 136.78

#2 Yuzvendra Chahal

Represented India in chess championship at junior level

The Haryana born right-arm leg-spinner has been impressive in the shortest format of the game, in both, the IPL and international cricket. Chahal has grown to become the linchpin of India's spin attack and is one of Virat Kohli's go-to men in crunch situations.

His figures of 6 for 25 against England are the second-best ever for a bowler in a T20I match. Chahal has put himself in the queue if the selectors deem that a wrist spinner would be ideal in the scheme of things as India prepare for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

He is a smart cricketer and would definitely be an asset for any BBL side in Australia.

T20 Career:

Bowling:

Inns. - 104

Wkts. - 122

Eco - 7.41

#1 Suresh Raina

The 31-year-old has scored three centuries in the shortest format

An aggressive left-handed middle-order batsman and an occasional off-spin bowler, Suresh Raina is considered being one of the best fielders in world cricket. He impressed everyone with his ability to hit the ball cleanly, his range of shots and his temperament.

His years of international experience also make him a valuable player in domestic T20 leagues across the world.

The backbone of Chennai Super Kings and only man to score 350+ runs in every season of the IPL, Raina currently is the leading run-scorer in the luxurious T20 league.

T20 Career:

Batting:

Inns. - 245

Runs - 6872

SR - 139.22

Bowling:

Inns. - 107

Wkts. - 51

Eco - 7.28