10 forgotten players of IPL

10 forgotten players of IPL: They played crucial role for their franchises when they played. They were very important in their franchises’ success. And now, they found tough to get themselves an IPL contract with their poor form or lack of interest in the team owners. Here, we look at 10 players who did well in IPL during the time but now, they were been sidelined by the teams. 10 forgotten players of IPL: 10 – Saurabh Tiwary: The left handed batsman from Jarkhand came into spot light when he played for Mumbai Indians in 2010 season. (Photo Source:BCCI) The left handed batsman from Jarkhand came into spot light when he played for Mumbai Indians in 2010 season. Tiwary was the second highest run scorer for MI in that season and picked up as one of the best players in the season. He got a big demand in auctions in following season after been picked up in Indian team. He went for Royal Challengers Bangalore for about 7.5 crores but failed to reach his standard. His decline continued with RCB and later was picked in Delhi Daredevils and is yet to play a game for them; and might not play in near future. In his IPL career, he scored 945 runs in 63 matches at an average of 25.54 with 4 fifties. 9 – Paul Valthaty: Paul Valthaty came into spot light after he scored a match winning century for Kings XI Punjab against Chennai Super Kings in 2011. (Photo Source:AFP) Paul Valthaty came into spot light after he scored a match winning century for Kings XI Punjab against Chennai Super Kings in 2011. He was a crucial player for KXIP till 2012 where he used to open the innings and score at a great pace. He was one of the few players who recorded 4 wickets and a fifty in same IPL match. However, after 2012 season neither KXIP nor any other team picked him. In his IPL career, he scored 505 runs in 23 matches at an average of 23 with a century and a couple of fifties. 8 – Doug Bollinger: The Australian left arm pacer Doug Bollinger played for Chennai Super Kings in between 2010 and 2012. (Photo Source:AFP) The Australian left arm pacer Doug Bollinger played for Chennai Super Kings in between 2010 and 2012 where he played crucial role in his side’s achievement of two titles. In his IPL career, he picked up 37 wickets in 27 matches he played at an average of 18.72. Surprisingly, even having a good record with the ball, he was ignored. 7 – Tillakaratne Dilshan: The Sri Lankan all-rounder, Dilshan had a good IPL before been ignored. (Photo Source:BCCI) The Sri Lankan all-rounder, Dilshan had a good IPL before been ignored. Dilshan, played for Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2008 to 2013, had done a decent job with the bat before he was ignored in auctions in 2014 and 2015. In the 50 matches he played, he scored 1153 runs at an average of 26.81 with help of 9 fifties. He is also known for his fielding skills and part time bowling. 6 – L Balaji: Balaji, the Indian medium pacer, had a great IPL till he got ignored. (Photo Source:BCCI) Balaji, the Indian medium pacer, had a great IPL till he got ignored. Balaji played for Chennai Super Kings in first three seasons before he was picked by Kolkata Knight Riders since then. He played crucial part in CSK’s title victory in 2010 and KKR’s in 2012. He played for KXIP in 2014 before he was left by them and went unsold in 2015 auctions. 5 – Ross Taylor: Ross Taylor was one of the marquee overseas players in IPL for about 7 seasons. (Photo Source:BCCI) Ross Taylor was one of the marquee overseas players in IPL for about 7 seasons. He played for Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Pune Warriors but played just 54 games. He scored 1017 runs in his IPL career at an average of 25.42 with help of 3 fifties. He was known for his flicks over mid-wicket and played crucial role in RCB campaign which qualified to semis. However, he went unsold in 2015 auctions despite of his base price been halved. 4 – Munaf Patel: India’s World Cup hero of 2011 led a successful career with the ball in the IPL before he was left out after 2013 season. (Photo Source:AFP) India’s World Cup hero of 2011 led a successful career with the ball in the IPL before he was left out after 2013 season. Munaf Patel played for Rajasthan Royals in first three seasons before moving to Mumbai Indians for next 3 years. He served as the lead bowler for both teams, with Munaf picking up 73 wickets in just 61 games at an average of 22.47. He picked up wickets at a strike rate of 17.9, highest for any Indian pacer with minimum 70 wickets and only behind Malinga and Bravo in overall. After 2013, he lost his form and fitness hence went far from the League. 3 – M Jayawardene: Mahela Jayawardene was one of the many Sri Lankans refused by the IPL teams. (Photo Source:AFP) The veteran Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene was one of the many Sri Lankans refused by the IPL teams. Mahela played in the IPL for Kings XI Punjab in first 3 seasons, Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 4th and followed playing for Delhi Daredevils in next two before sidelined in 2014 and 2015. Mahela led teams even in presence of star Indian players during his stint. In 80 matches, Mahela scored 1802 runs at an average of 28.60 with help of 10 fifties and a century. 2 – Kumar Sangakkara: Kumar Sangakkara was one of the important overseas players to play in IPL. (Photo Source:AFP) The Sri Lankan wicket keeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara was one of the important overseas players to play in IPL. He played for Kings XI Punjab and Hyderabad franchises in his 6 years IPL career. He even led his sides throughout the seasons. In 71 matches, he scored 1687 runs at an average of 25.95 with 10 fifties before been ignored like the other Sri Lankans. 1 – RP Singh: RP Singh has been one of those bowlers who stood in top 10 wickets takes list in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI) RP Singh has been one of those bowlers who stood in top 10 wickets takes list in IPL. Despite of that, he has been ignored since 2012, however he was picked for Mumbai Indians in 2012 and Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013 but only as replacement for injuries. He played very crucial role for Deccan Chargers in title gaining in 2009 season. He played for the side till 2010 before been bought by Kochi. RP Singh picked up 87 wickets in 78 matches at an average of 25.59 and stood at 8th place in highest wicket takers list of IPL.

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