Mar 28 , 2025

7 players who could not get into Team India despite performing in IPL

By True Scoop

Siddharth Trivedi

Speedster Siddharth Trivedi took 65 wickets in 76 games, but he was banned due to the bookie approach and could not make it into Team India.

Rajat Bhatia

Medium pacer Rajat Bhatia took 71 wickets in IPL and played for the champion KKR team. But, a Team India spot never came for him.

Shadab Jakati

Left-arm spinner Shadab Jakati played for CSK and other franchises taking 48 wickets, but never made it into Team India squad.

Iqbal Abdulla

Left-arm speedster Iqbal Abdulla who won many games for RCB and KKR in IPL, could not get into the Team India squad.

Pravin Tambe

Pravin Tambe who became the oldest player to debut in IPL played for Rajasthan Royals in IPL but could not play for Team India.

Manan Vohra

Manan Vohra was once the only domestic retention of Punjab in the IPL, but he could not make his way into the Team India squad.

Shreyas Gopal

Despite playing 52 IPL matches, leg spinner Shreyas Gopal has not earned his spot in Team India. He can still make it into Team India.

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