5 of the best Madhya Pradesh exports in Indian cricket

#4 Devendra Bundela

Bundela celebrates scoring a ton

Like Sanjay Jagdale, Devendra Bundela didn’t receive the honour of representing India on an international stage, but his importance in the domestic circuit is a highly profound one. The 40-year-old cricketer holds the record for the most appearances in Ranji Trophy matches and is a living example of playing just for the love of the game.

Playing exclusively for Madhya Pradesh, the elegant batsman is one of those players who were unfortunate to be born in an era that was dominated by the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and VVS Laxman.

Bundela has 9654 runs in 157 first class matches and is a legendary figure in the Ranji circuit, whose importance in India’s domestic cricket can’t be overstated.