The competition level among the Indian cricketers for a place in the Indian team’s playing XI is at the next level right now. It is tough for any player to make it to the Indian team, no matter how much talent he has. In recent times, fans have seen players being left out of the playing XI only after a couple of failures. Very few talents receive a longer rope from the team management.
Speaking of Indian cricketers, a player can only display his talent when he gets a chance to represent the side in the playing XI. It is one thing to make it to the Indian squad and another to play for the nation. Players like Rahul Tewatia, Yash Dayal and Basil Thampi made it to the Indian squads for one series but could not make their debuts.
In this listicle today, we will focus on two such cricketers who have been picked in Indian squads for multiple series but are yet to make their international debut.
1. One of the current Indian cricketers – KS Bharat
KS Bharat has always been present in the Indian Test squad as a back-up wicket-keeper, but he has not received a single opportunity to play for the nation. Rishabh Pant and Wriddhiman Saha were the top two wicket-keepers for India in Test cricket, and of late, Pant had been playing in the longest format of the game.
Bharat played as a substitute wicket-keeper in a Test, but he is yet to play for the nation officially. With Pant being out of action for some time now, Bharat will have an opportunity to play for India in Tests.
2. Mukesh Kumar
Fast bowler Mukesh Kumar broke into the Indian squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League series against South Africa. He was also in the T20I squad against New Zealand and Sri Lanka, but he is yet to receive his first India cap.
