New Delhi, Delhi, India
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the squad for the three-match ODI series against England and in-form Chennai batsman Ambati Rayudu
Virat Kohli will be leading the side while in-form Chennai batsman Ambati Rayudu has made a comeback to the team.
Rayudu is making a comeback in the team after two years.
He last played an ODI for India in 2016 against Zimbabwe.
Rayudu has been rewarded for his performance in the ongoing IPL where he has emerged as the highest run-getter so far.
The top-order batsman has been simply destructive and is the current orange cap holder. He has helped Chennai win many matches this season with his fine knocks.
In the 10 matches Rayudu has played this season, he has amassed a staggering 423 runs with a best score of 82.
With an electrifying strike rate of 151.61, Rayudu has scored 2 half centuries, scoring 39 fours and 22 sixes.
Rayudu, has been the man to look out for in the 11th edition of the IPL.
Punjab batsman KL Rahul has also been rewarded for his recent performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League while Delhi skipper and Mumbai batsman Shreyas Iyer have been included in the 17-man squad.