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The rise of young Indian attackers can be one of the defining stories of Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. While Alaaeddine Ajaraie leads the goal-scoring charts with 15 strikes and Connor Shields spearheads the assists list with eight of them, there are a host of domestic playmakers who have been important to their team’s successes. Along with Shields, Wilmar Jordan Gil has been stellar for Chennaiyin FC in the frontline, netting eight of their 23 goals so far.

Hardik Pandya is regarded as one of the best white-ball all-rounders in modern Indian cricket, showcasing his leadership potential at both domestic and international levels. On the latest episode of Star Sports’ Deep Point, experts Sanjay Manjrekar and Sanjay Bangar analysed Pandya’s potential impact in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and discussed whether he could return as India’s captain in the future.