5 Indian players for whom England tour is crucial

#2 Ambati Rayudu

Ambati Rayudu has been on song in this year's IPL

A dream run in the current season of IPL helped Ambati Rayudu earn a comeback into the 50-over squad for India's tour of England in July.

With 423 runs at a staggering average of 42.30 in 10 games, Rayudu has been one of the main features of Chennai Super Kings' run this year. In addition to scoring runs consistently, he has been showcasing an all-new dimension of his flamboyance in the eleventh edition of IPL.

Making a comeback after two years, England tour might well be the gamechanger for the 32-year-old. A solid batsman who possesses the technique to play in foreign conditions, Rayudu can provide the much-needed impetus to the Indian middle order.

While exceptional performances in the seam-friendly conditions of England could keep him in the reckoning for the future as well, a few poor outings might turn disastrous for his career, given the cut-throat competition in the current Indian squad.