IPL 2018: 5 Indian players for whom this IPL season will be important
Indian Premier League (IPL), is all set to begin from 7 April with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) playing the opening match at Wankhede stadium.
This year's season will be special for many reasons as Chennai and Rajasthan are coming back after two years of suspension. In addition to this, MS Dhoni will be captaining the CSK side yet again, which is the most exciting part of this season.
IPL has acted as a springboard for not only youngsters but also for senior players who would look to perform and make a comeback into the national side.
With 2019 World Cup just one year away, a lot of players will try to cement their place in the Indian squad with their performance in the IPL. Let us find out these players for whom this IPL season will be a make or break situation.
#5 Suresh Raina
This season of IPL will be a big platform for Suresh Raina, who will be eyeing a spot for the World Cup 2019. In recent times, India's middle order has looked fragile and Raina can be the perfect player considering his immense experience.
He looked in great form in the T20 series against South Africa and was Man of the Match in the third T20I match. In Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he scored 314 runs in 9 matches with one century and two fifties.
Now that Raina is back in CSK colours, this will be his perfect opportunity to express himself and score heavily in this season.