Hope for a Comeback in Indian Squad Through IPL 2017: Yusuf Pathan

Yusuf Pathan is looking for an edge in IPL 2017 to make his way back to the Indian squad, and he isn’t the only one.

Yusuf Pathan having a conversation with Indian team captain Virat Kohli. (Photo: IANS)

The IPL is not only about entertainment, it’s about coming back to the India team by performing well. The Indian hard-hitter has been hoping for a chance to return to the Indian cricket team through IPL 2017. For the last five years, Yusuf Pathan has been waiting for a chance to play for the country. The last ODI played by Pathan was against Pakistan in 2012, the last T20 he played was against South Africa in 2012, and unlucky Pathan didn’t even get a chance to bat in his last ODI or T20.

IPL is the platform where I can prove myself again. To make a comeback for the country is the ultimate aim. It’s about making full use of the opportunity I get here.

Yusuf Pathan

If someone performs well on such a platform like IPL, they will surely catch the eyes of the Indian team selectors.

But Pathan isn’t the only hope hoping the IPL will be his path to a comeback. Manish Pandey has his eye on the same prize as Pathan. Though Manish has had some pretty good chances to showcase his talent, he hasn’t been able to capitalise on them. The last ODI he played was against New Zealand last year, in which he got out for a duck.

It will be important for me to perform well again in the IPL and look forward to the the Champions Trophy.

Manish Pandey