5 best performers in the 2016-17 Indian domestic season

Aswin Crist

Crist has been a great find for Tamil Nadu this season

When Tamil Nadu pacer Aswin Crist came into the scene, a lot was expected from the youngster for the potential he possessed at a very young age. Playing for Tamil Nadu, he was forced to play a majority of the matches at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai where the wickets had nothing to offer for the pacers.

When BCCI came out with the neutral venue idea, Tamil Nadu needed someone to spearhead their pace attack in the absence of their veteran bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji. Crist rose to the occasion, led the bowling attack and delivered for the team whenever needed.

With his performances in the domestic season that saw him ending as the leading wicket-taker in the Vijay Hazare trophy, Crist was called up to represent the India under-19 team in the Asia Cup for the emerging cricketers.

He took 35 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 27 in the Ranji season and ended the Vijay Hazare trophy as the leading wicket-taker with 20 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 19.65 and an economy of 5.10.

In the inter-zonal T20s, Crist was equally impressive as he took five wickets in three matches at an economy of just over 6, excellent numbers in the T20 format. He will look to continue his good work and make a strong case for himself to make it to the national team.