5 Players who should be fast-tracked in India's ODI team

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India v Sri Lanka - ICC Champions Trophy

#4. Krunal Pandya

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ECB XI v India A - Tour Match

Krunal Pandya could be a good option for India at the lower middle order. He mostly bats down the order in the domestic circuit as well as in the IPL. Although his domestic record is not that impressive, he has performed fluently down the order in the IPL. He has chased many targets for his team, Mumbai Indians.

The major problem for Krunal's underperformance in domestic cricket has been his injury. Krunal didn't play any competitive cricket for almost a year due to shoulder surgery in 2015, and he again injured himself ahead of this year's season.

Krunal has scored 708 runs in 39 IPL matches at a scintillating strike rate of 153.91. He also has taken 28 wickets at an economy rate of 7.12. Pandya has also dismissed AB de Villers four times in the IPL which is no mean feat.

Pandya should be fast-tracked in India's ODI team as he is a good hitter of the ball and has the qualities of becoming a good match finisher. He is also a good bowling option for the team with his tight line and length.

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