3 pacers who can play for India if they continue their impressive performances in IPL 2018

Deepak Chahar has proved to be a wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings.
Deepak Chahar has proved to be a wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings.

#2 Ankit Rajpoot

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Ankit Rajpoot currently holds the record for best figures taken by an uncapped bowler in the IPL.
Ankit Rajpoot currently holds the record for best figures taken by an uncapped bowler in the IPL.

Ankit Rajpoot, the medium-pacer from Uttar Pradesh, has been one to look out for since he took figures of 5/14 against a formidable Sunrisers Hyderabad batting line-up. Though his effort went in vain, he has been lauded by pundits.

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Rajpoot is a wicket-taking bowler who can stifle batsmen with his swing bowling and steep bouncers. The Kings XI Punjab may regret using him a little late in their campaign.

With India set to play Ireland in June, it won't be a surprise if the selectors rest pacers like Bumrah and give opportunities to young bowlers like Ankit Rajpoot.

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