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The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a stage for the stunning resurgence of a few of India’s most talented cricketers who had previously faded into obscurity. These players, who had been all but erased from public memory, have made a remarkable comeback that has left fans in awe. As we take a closer look, here are the top five players whose astounding resurgence has been the talk of the 16th season of the IPL.
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Mohit Sharma has made an amazing comeback in this season. Against Punjab Kings, he made his Gujarat Giants (GT) debut. He claimed two wickets. So far (at an economy rate of 6.96), Sharma has claimed 12 wickets in 8 matches this season. (Image: IPL/Twitter)
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In an important match against GT, Ishant Sharma successfully defended 12 runs in the last over and secured a five-run win for his team, the Delhi Capitals (DC). His performance led to his inclusion in Delhi’s XI midway through the IPL season. Till now, he has taken six wickets in the tournament. (Image: DC/Twitter)
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In this IPL season, Amit Mishra has claimed 6 wickets in as many matches. During a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, he also registered his highest IPL score – 31 runs. (Image: PTI)
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During Match 49 of IPL 2023 (against Chennai Super Kings), Piyush Chawla outdid Amit Mishra’s tally of 172 wickets. He moved to third place on the list of all-time wicket-takers in IPL history. In IPL 2023, he has 17 wickets in 10 matches. (Image: IPL/Twitter)
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In IPL 2023, Sandeep Sharma has eight wickets in his bucket till now. Also, he won the game for his team against CSK in the last over. (Image: PTI)