5 Indian players who were picked solely on the basis of IPL performances

#1 Hardik Pandya

Pandya got the Indian call-up solely based on his IPL performances

Hardik Pandya began with Mumbai Indians in the 2015 season. He turned out to be a useful addition to their star-studded team because of his big-hitting ability at the end. He was used as a finisher who would hit big shots at the end and he did his job brilliantly.

Pandya, on the back of his impressive IPL performances, made his debut for India against Australia in 2016. He has been a huge find for the country and has fit in perfectly in the fast bowling all rounder's slot for India.

He has scored 530 runs at an average of 40 and has picked up 29 wickets in 26 ODI matches. He has also picked up 16 wickets at an average of 26.37 and has scored 100 runs in 20 T20I matches.

Pandya, in the ODI series against the World Champions Australia, scored 222 runs in four innings at an average of 54 and picked up six wickets in five matches. He is in an ominous form and if his recent exploits are anything to go by, he has a great future ahead of him.