Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Saini: IPL Success Crucial for India Selection
Navdeep Saini, a bowler who used to play for India, says that doing well in the IPL is really important to get picked for the Indian team.
He says that if you don't do well in the IPL, you probably won't get selected.
Saini himself hasn't played for India since 2021.
He had a shoulder injury, which affected his pace and he couldn't get an IPL contract.
He hopes to play well to get back in the team.
Navdeep Saini highlighted the importance of IPL performance for Indian team selection.
Saini last played for India in a T20I in July 2021.
He was part of the team that won at the Gabba against Australia.
Saini mentioned his shoulder injury affected his IPL contract.
He recently played for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy, taking 2/20 against Himachal Pradesh.
- Who
- Navdeep Saini, fast bowler.
- What
- Asserted the importance of IPL performance for Indian team selection.
- When
- Recently, after playing in the Ranji Trophy.
- Where
- References the Gabba and a match against Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To emphasize that IPL success is crucial for selection to the Indian team.
- Player
- Navdeep Saini
- Last International Match
- July 2021
- Recent Performance
- 2/20 in Ranji Trophy
