10 former Indian players we would have loved to see playing in the IPL

40 years ago, who would’ve dreamed that India would be at the forefront of world cricket?It cannot be affirmed, but even the World-Cup-winning squad of ‘83 would have probably called it a long shot. And yet, here it is; Indian cricket – all limited-over titles conquered, a satisfactory latest World Cup soundly archived, and in its full festive swing with cricket’s premier event. Which begs the question – how would the generation from 40 years ago have fared in the vaunted spotlight of the IPL?Who would have been the stars? Who would take to the glamour, who would shy away from it like from a Caribbean bouncer? Here’s an ambitious shot at answering some of these questions. Ten players we would have loved to see in the IPL:Note: The list is in no particular order.

#1 Kris Srikkanth

India’s first certified crowd puller, Kris Srikkanth, by nature, was and remains a maverick. He had a penchant for going after fast bowlers from the go-get that many would have called reckless during his time but would be lauded far and wide in this generation.

A natural limited-overs cricketer, Srikkanth would be a prized asset in the IPL, where he presently sets backroom meetings on fire for the Sunrisers.