Asia Cup 2018: 3 Indian players who deserve a chance to play in the tournament

#2 Ambati Rayudu

Rayudu is in the squad after a long time.

For years, Ambati Rayudu has been one of India's best players on the domestic circuit. But that form has failed to get him a permanent place in the national team. In fact, his last ODI was against Zimbabwe back in 2016.

But now that he has been recalled into the squad, he deserves a spot in the side. This year in the IPL, he showed that he is a dependable run-scorer on subcontinental wickets. And considering how similar the UAE tracks will be to the Indian pitches, Rayudu should have no problems putting runs on the board.

At 32, this is probably Rayudu's last chance to become a permanent member of the Indian team. But a lot will depend on how he performs in UAE. The veteran deserves a chance to show his abilities in the upcoming days.