21 March,2022 03:46 PM IST | Mumbai | BrandMedia
In the modern era of cricket, many all rounder players have entered the field showing exceptional display of their skills in both bowling and batting. However, a player who is good at both batting and bowling is an unparalleled asset to the team.
Few have been able to develop their skills as a versatile player and an all-round achiever. With the IPL season at a stone's throw away, here's a look at 5 Indian all rounders who have earned bragging rights in the Indian T20 circuit.
Hardik Pandya is a fast bowling all rounder who will attract a lot of eye balls since he is in a captaincy role this season. The baroda all rounder has played a crucial role in the success of Mumbai Indians as a franchise. He is one of the only Indian all rounders to score 400 runs and take 10+ wickets in a season. His role as a finisher will be crucial for Gujarat Titans as his 200+ strike rate in death overs can really score for the team against their opposition. Any doubts over his fitness have been nullified after he passed his fitness test at NCA and is bowling around 135 Kmph as per sources. Gujarat Titans can emerge as serious contenders if Hardik makes a mark in this IPL!
Krunal Pandya is a left arm spinner who can bat anywhere from number three to number seven. His versatility as a player makes him a captain's delight. His rare quality of bowling economical spells in the powerplay with an economy of 5.3 and finishing matches makes him a player to watch out for. He is also a part of an elite club of all rounders who have made more than 1000 runs and taken 50+ wickets. Lucknow Super Giants will be looking up to him for his all round services in this season.
Deepak Chahar attracted one of the highest bids in the auction because of his rare ability to swing the ball and few recent performances where he proved himself more than capable with the bat. Having one of the highest dot ball percentage and highest number of maidens, Deepak has proved to be a priceless asset for CSK hence they went all out to retain him in the auction. CSK will be expecting him to contribute in a significant manner on all fronts.
Venkatesh Iyer burst onto the scene after an array of explosive innings for KKR at the top of the order, the flamboyant lefty had notched up 370 runs in 10 matches in his debut season. His economical spells with the ball in the middle also contributed in a significant manner to the team's success. KKR will be banking on his all round abilities to challenge other teams for the IPL trophy.
Washington Sundar is another all rounder who has established himself as a household name in the Indian T20 and Test circuit. He is one of the rare off spinners who can bowl in the powerplay and middle overs with an impressive economy of 6. His six hitting abilities are also an added bonus to his resume as a T20 cricketer. He'll be looking to make a mark in the upcoming IPL as he has been sidelined due to major injuries since last year.
