ICC Champions Trophy 2017: 5 uncelebrated players who could rise for their respective nations

#1 Hardik Pandya (India)

Hardik Pandya has emerged as an X-factor player for India

Touted as one of the most talented all-rounders in domestic cricket in India, Hardik Pandya walked into the Indian T20 side and put in some decent performances with bat and ball. India's reluctance to drop one of Jadeja or Ashwin even on non turning wickets means that Pandya has had lesser game time but when he has got the chances, the Baroda lad has delivered.

He bowled a superb last over against Bangladesh in the World T20 in 2016 before winning the Man of the Match in his debut ODI against the Kiwis with a three-wicket haul.

Pandya had a solid IPL where his side, Mumbai Indians, emerged victorious and he’s started the England tour well, smashing 80 off 54 balls in the warm-up against Bangladesh. With the kind of batsmen in the Indian line-up, Pandya may not even bat much but when he does, expect the crowd to be on the edge of their seats.