India vs Australia 2017: Five reasons why Krunal Pandya should have been picked over Ravindra Jadeja

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Krunal Pandya has attracted attention through the IPL like his younger brother

Just like his younger brother Hardik, Krunal also came into the reckoning by grabbing eyeballs through his exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL). During the 2016 season, he smashed 237 runs at an average of 39.50 and strike-rate of 191.12 including a blistering 86 against Delhi Daredevils. The 2017 edition saw him score 243 runs at an average of 34.71 and strike-rate of 135.75.

Krunal made a significant impression in the bowling department too. In the 2016 season, he picked up six wickets at an economy rate of 7.57. The 2017 edition fetched him 10 scalps at an economy rate of 6.82 and he played a key role in Mumbai Indians lifting the trophy.

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