10 benched players in IPL8 who are ready to roar

10 benched players in IPL8 who are ready to roar: Indian Premier League has successfully completed its first week in its 8th edition with few of the big names yet to play a game. The star players had to miss out due to injuries and fitness issues as well as their sides finding better options for the playing XI. Here, we look at 10 best players who have been missing out so far in this edition. 10 benched players in IPL8 who are ready to roar: 1 – Irfan Pathan: Irfan Pathan has been a surprise inclusion into the Chennai Super Kings after being unsold in the first round of the auction. (Photo Source: CSK Official Twitter Handle) Irfan Pathan, India’s most valuable pace all-rounder has been out of the sport due to injury for a long period and unfortunately missed out on playing in the recently concluded World Cup. The 30 year-old left hander has been the only Indian player to pick 75 wickets and score 1000 runs in IPL, with Irfan Pathan picking up 80 wickets in 98 matches he played and scored 1126 runs at an average of 22.97, easily the stats of India’s best all-rounder in IPL. He will be now gearing to play for the Chennai Super Kings as he passed on fitness. 2 – Michael Hussey: Michael Hussey has 12 MoM awards in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI) The Australian Opener, Michael Hussey has been one consistent player in IPL. Even after retirement, he hasn’t failed to deliver with the bat. Even after failing in earlier matches in last season, Hussey came back well to lead his team, Mumbai Indians. Coming back into CSK, Hussey found tough to make into final XI with McCullum and Smith capturing the top two spots. He will look to do well whenever his side requires him. 3 – Zaheer Khan: Zaheer, who has been out from the sport from a long time due to injury.(Photo Source:Delhi Daredevils) Zaheer, who has been out from the sport from a long time due to injury would like to make a last impression to return into national side. Zaheer, who has a decent record in IPL, still on the bench with fitness issues but will step up to lead the bowling once he gets a chance to play. 4 – Gurinder Sandhu: Gurinder Sandhu, the Indian originated Australian all-rounder, recently made his debut. Got picked by Delhi Daredevils, so far he hasn’t got a game. Given the availability of all-rounders DD has, Sandhu had tough time to make into final XI. His ability of hitting down the order as well as the pace he bowls at can make him a reliable option if he gets picked. 5 – Shaun Marsh: While others have done it quick Shaun Marsh is the fastest batsman to 4000 T20 runs achieving the feat in 113 innings. (Photo Source: BCCI) Shaun Marsh, the batsman with highest average in IPL, isn’t even a regular player in his side KXIP. Just like Perera, he has been benched for playing the better players. However, he has played very well every time he was picked. 6 – Mitchell McClenaghan: McClenaghan brought by Mumbai Indians is ready to make his IPL debut. (Photo Source:Mumbai Indians Official Website) The left handed New Zealand pacer, McClenaghan brought by Mumbai Indians is ready to make his IPL debut. With Lasith Malinga presence in the squad, McClenaghan hasn’t got a chance to play in the XI so far. But the recent failures of Malinga might force the team management to look towards playing the New Zealanderin the XI. 7 – Shane Watson: Shane Watson has 95 sixes in IPL. (Photo Source:BCCI) The Rajasthan Royals’ captain has been sitting in dugout with a reported thumb injury. The most valuable all-rounder in the Indian Premier League’s history will be looking to get going once he gets fit and starts leading the side. 8 – Subramaniam Badrinath: Indian batsman Subramaniam Badrinath is yet to get a game for RCB in IPL8. (Photo Source: subramani badrinath Twitter Handle @s_badrinath) The Indian batsman Badrinath; has been a reliable prospect for Chennai Super Kings for the first 6 seasons. Badri missed out in last year after been unsold; but he got picked up by RCB this season. However, he is yet to play a game but he will be looking to strengthen the middle order of his side, filled up with big hitters. 9 – Rilee Rossouw: Rilee Rossouw didn’t get a single game till now in IPL 8.(Photo Source:BCCI) Rilee Rossouw, the talented South African left handed batsman who has been in a superb form in the recent times haven’t got a game. Plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore, he couldn’t make a cut over in overseas spot to be picked over players like Gayle, de Villiers and Sammy. 10 – Pat Cummins: Pat Cummins couldn’t make into KKR’s final XI given his side’s dependence on Spinners.(Photo Source:BCCI) The Australian pacer Pat Cummins couldn’t make into KKR’s final XI given his side’s dependence on Spinners. However, Morne Morkel and Umesh Yadav covered up the Knight Riders pace attack, Cummins getting a game looks unlikely. The Australian can bowl at high speeds and can be lethal at death. Kolkata Knight Riders might look at playing him in the cases where the track might produce help for pacers.

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