#2 Hardik Pandya
Starting off from the IPL, Baroda's beast showcased his stupendous game as an all-rounder, grasping the attention of the Indian audience. His blazing performance under the guidance of MI forced the Indian selectors to recruit him into the squad.
The strenuous struggling period he has had as a successful all-rounder is motivating a lot of the upcoming players. Averaging at 29.13 in batting, and holding an astonishing economy rate of 5.56, Pandya has still been a consistent player.
His jaw-dropping performance against Pakistan in the ICC Champions trophy 2017, where the Indian top-order had fallen down astonished many for his capability in handling the game in crucial situations.
The aggressive batting, which is a prime weapon in short-format games has made Hardik Pandya the favorite of many.
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