IPL 2019: Three Indian youngsters who have shown promising character

IPL 2019 is underway and has already experienced some nail-biting matches which include a super over. It's been only 13 days since the tournament kicked off and we have already witnessed three centuries, by Sanju Samson, Jonny Bairstow, and David Warner. We have also witnessed chases of mammoth totals, the collapse of a batting order, exceptional fielding performances and much more.

Indian Premier League sets a perfect platform for the youngsters to deliver and catch the eyes of the selectors. It is through this platform that players like Yuzvendra Chahal, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah made it to the team and cemented their spot after consistent performances.

It's a fresh season and we have yet again seen a few youngsters showing some promising character and are likely to get a call up in the national team if they remain consistent in their performances.

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#3 Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson was 21 when he played his first game for India against Zimbabwe. Since then, he hasn't received any opportunity to don the blue jersey.

Samson had also failed the yo-yo test which made him ineligible to be a part of the India-A team who toured New Zealand in 2018. However, he has been banging the doors of the Indian selectors with his recent performances.

He has scored 140 runs in his 3 matches in this season at a phenomenal average of 70. This includes an excellent knock of 102* against Sunrisers Hyderabad which comprised the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan. He has been an excellent batsman at No. 3 for the Rajasthan Royals and has undoubtedly strengthened the middle order of the team.

He didn't play the last game due to an injury but he'll be looking forward to continuing giving some stellar performances and get a call-up to the Indian team.

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#2 Nitish Rana

Rana has scored runs at a thunderous strike rate of 159.03

Since the time Nitish Rana joined KKR after a successful season for Mumbai Indians in 2017, he has been in sublime touch. Last season, he scored 304 runs in his 15 matches at an impressive strike rate of 131.03.

However, he has been in different touch this season delivering few breathtaking performances. He has scored 132 runs in his 3 matches at a healthy average of 44 and a stupendous strike rate of 159.03. Rana along with Andre Russell has ensured that the mammoth totals were chased down.

Though Rana departed quite early against Delhi Capitals, he'll be looking forward to continuing giving some promising performances and help the team to bag the trophy after 5 years.

Rana has been stealing the headlines with his stellar performances making him a huge prospect in the Indian team in the future. Along with his batting skills, he can also contribute a few overs of off-spin bowling.

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#1 Shreyas Gopal

Gopal has bagged 6 wickets this season

Shreyas Gopal has been in an exceptional form in this season. He ensured that the Royals get their first victory in this season by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore. He was the man who showed Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers the way to the pavilion by executing a great mix of his leg spinners and googly.

He has bagged 6 wickets in 4 matches so far at an exceptional economy of 5.58. How often do you see a bowler having an economy of less than 6 in a T20 tournament? These figures itself displays the strong character which has been shown by this young leggie.

Gopal has played a major role in taking out crucial wickets for the team. He is undoubtedly a strong contender for bagging the Purple Cap. His consistency will make him ready for the Indian team in no time.

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