5 players to watch out for from the 2017 Deodhar Trophy

2.Deepak Hooda

One of the most impressive stars to emerge from 2014 Under 19 World Cup, Deepak Hooda has become one of the best young all-rounders to come out from the junior cricketing circles. The Baroda lad has already tasted success, having featured in the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad in 2016 that won the title.

Although Hooda did not a major role in their success, he certainly did play a few games for them coming to bat in the lower middle-order. He had a terrific Ranji season and then excelled in the limited-overs tournaments as well for Baroda. In 8 Ranji matches, he slammed 793 runs at an average of 69.51 with a best of 293 not out.

In 4 Syed Mushtaq Ali matches, Hooda slammed 100 runs at an impressive strike rate of 153.

Ahead of his side's IPL defense, Hooda will hope to strike some form while playing for the India Blue squad, led by the veteran Harbhajan Singh.