IPL: Indian players who have never represented their hometown team

#4 Ambati Rayudu

Matches: 124, Runs: 2839, Average: 28.67, Strike Rate: 129.39, Fifties: 16, Catches: 46

Teams played for: Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings

Ambati Rayudu hasn't played for either Deccan Chargers or Sunrisers Hyderabad

Hailing from Hyderabad, Ambati Rayudu joined the Mumbai Indians in 2010 after his stint in ICL and stayed with them for eight seasons till he made the move to Chennai Super Kings this year. Rayudu was a crucial component in the middle-order and he played a key role in Mumbai's resurgence from 2010. He has been a part of MI's title wins in 2013, 2015 and 2017.

Rayudu's consistent performances season after season saw the MI team management place trust and retain him till this year. Mumbai Indians' loss has ended up being Chennai Super Kings' gain.

Rayudu has justified Chennai's faith in him by racing to the top of the batting charts for this season. His scintillating performances have also put him on the verge of an Indian team call-up after a long time. How Sunrisers Hyderabad would love to have a player of Rayudu's calibre to boost their struggling middle-order and to add a little local flavour that has been missing since VVS Laxman's retirement.