TEAMS: MI
BATS: RIGHT-HANDED
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This prodigious young talent drew attention for his run making ability in junior cricket. He holds the record for the youngest player to score a double hundred in first class cricket. And at 17 he was named in an India `A' squad. The experts marked him out as a batsman to watch out for and some hailed him as the next big thing. He has captained India's Under-19 team and was ear marked for greater things. A fluent strokeplayer, Rayudu seemed destined for a long India career when events off the field took a toll on his career. IPL 2010 could be the turning point for his career.