IPL: 5 talents unearthed by Mumbai Indians
Apart from the glitz and entertainment that it provides the Indian fans across the summer, the IPL serves as an ideal platform for budding Indian talent to rub shoulders with the best in the cricketing world.
An IPL stint gives a young Indian cricketer, one who is looking to set his feet in the cricketing arena, the golden opportunity of interacting with and learning from international stars and at the same time be guided by experts of the sport.
Such has been the influence of the IPL that it has proven to be a path to glory for several Indian players, many of whom got their first chance to showcase their talent through the league.
Mumbai Indians, in particular, have been successful in scouting cricketing talent, most of whom have helped them win matches and in turn made them the most successful team of the decade gone by.
This article talks about 5 such talents who have represented India or, in the near future, might go on to represent India at the international level.
Jasprit Bumrah
Perhaps India's biggest gain in the recent years as far as the IPL is concerned, Jasprit Bumrah was handed a contract by Mumbai in 2013 before he turned 20 and while he was yet to play a first-class match.
Impressing everyone in his debut performance with 3-32 against RCB that included his maiden wicket of Virat Kohli, Bumrah's slingy action grabbed eyeballs. With time and under the guidance of Lasith Malinga, Bumrah developed the skill of effectively bowling yorkers which, with his action, became difficult for batsmen to play.
Making it to the national squad at the back of solid IPL performances, the Gujarat pacer has matured into the leader of the attack very early in his career as he has become the mainstay of the Indian bowling attack in the limited overs versions of the game.
His 64 scalps in 37 ODIs and 41 in 34 T20Is at an excellent economy rate are a testimony to the value he brings to the team. Not just this, with a successful tour to South Africa in the whites, Bumrah has cemented his place in the longest format as well and will play an integral role in the upcoming series in England.
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