The Irish pacer <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/watch-out-for-joshua-little-he-has-done-really-well-in-the-world-cup-suresh-raina/" title="Joshua Little" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joshua Little</a> will play his first season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he bagged his maiden IPL contract from Gujarat Titans (GT) at the 2023 IPL auction in Kerala last month. The 23-year-old got signed at INR 4.4 crore due to his impressive bowling figures in T20 Internationals. With 62 wickets in 53 T20I matches, Little has looked excellent so far for his national team.

In the upcoming marquee event, his franchise will expect him to be brilliant with the ball against the opponents and defend the title successfully. For the young gun, the competition will become huge as he will be the first Irish cricketer to feature in the league. However, spending a huge sum on the bowler could cost the franchise in the forthcoming competition. As Little hasn’t played many games in India, he might struggle in the league. Rather than picking him, the franchise could’ve believed in some other bowlers who’ve a little experience in the IPL or other major leagues.&nbsp;

Here are three players GT could’ve bought instead of Joshua Little

Currently, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/sa20-2023-pretoria-capitals-announce-wayne-parnell-as-skipper-ahead-of-inaugural-season/" title="Wayne Parnell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wayne Parnell</a> is one of the most experienced cricketers in T20 Internationals as he has more than 13 years of experience. In his vast career, he has taken 57 wickets in 53 matches at an economy of 8.11. At the mini-auction last month, he also submitted his name to go under the hammer. However, the veteran didn’t get any buyers and went unsold.&nbsp;

The Protea bowler’s base price was only INR 75 lakh, which could be considered very low after noting his immense experience. At the event, Gujarat Titans (GT) invested INR 4.4 crore in Joshua Little, who hasn’t featured in the league before. Instead of buying Little with no IPL background, the franchise should’ve shown faith in Parnell, who has experience of 26 IPL contests.

In all his appearances, the 33-year-old has scalped 26 wickets at an economy of 7.35. In 2014, he played for the last time in the league and bagged six wickets for Delhi Capitals (DC) in eight matches at an economy of 7.39.&nbsp;

Last year, Mumbai Indians (MI) roped in the Australia pacer <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/suryakumar-yadav-smashes-daniel-sams-for-jaw-dropping-six/" title="Daniel Sams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daniel Sams</a> at INR 2.6 crore. In the initial matches, he was horrendous with the ball picking up only one wicket at an expensive economy. Witnessing his back-to-back flop shows, MI dropped him from the squad for the next three contests. After making a comeback, he looked fine with the ball clinching his best IPL figures of 4.0-0-30-4 &nbsp;against the arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

The 30-year-old ended the season with 13 wickets in 11 matches at an economy of 8.81. In November 2022, MI released its retention list and Sams was not a part of it. In the upcoming tournament, the Aussie bowler will feature for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as he got sold to the franchise at his base price of INR 75 lakh.

However, Sams could have fit in perfectly in Gujarat Titans (GT) in place of Joshua Little. The 30-year-old is more experienced in league cricket than the Irish pacer. The New South Wales cricketer would’ve added variety to the GT’s pace attack with his left-arm bowling. With a new ball, he could’ve wreaked havoc on the opponents with his lethal swing bowling. In death overs too, he could be economical and hunt batters as well.

Last year, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/sa20-will-be-a-build-up-for-the-ipl-says-reece-topley/" title="Reece Topley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reece Topley</a> showcased his brilliance in international cricket as he bagged 13 wickets for England in seven ODI matches at an economy of 4.36. In T20Is too, he delivered some fine bowling displays to his team. Playing 16 T20I games in 2022, the pacer has hunted batters 17 times at an economy of 7.80. &nbsp;

With these reliable bowling numbers, he grabbed the attention of Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). In the end, the 28-year-old bowler went to the three-time runners-up for INR 1.9 crore. Similar to the 23-year-old Joshua Little, Topley is also a left-arm bowler which could’ve made him a favourite for Gujarat Titans (GT) at the mini-auction.&nbsp;

However, the defending champions didn’t bid for him in the event and RCB grabbed the opportunity after beating CSK and MI. Compared to the Irish youngster, Topley has more experience in T20 cricket as he has participated in all major cricketing leagues in the world.

The Irish pacer <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/watch-out-for-joshua-little-he-has-done-really-well-in-the-world-cup-suresh-raina/" title="Joshua Little" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joshua Little</a> will play his first season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he bagged his maiden IPL contract from Gujarat Titans (GT) at the 2023 IPL auction in Kerala last month. The 23-year-old got signed at INR 4.4 crore due to his impressive bowling figures in T20 Internationals. With 62 wickets in 53 T20I matches, Little has looked excellent so far for his national team.
In the upcoming marquee event, his franchise will expect him to be brilliant with the ball against the opponents and defend the title successfully. For the young gun, the competition will become huge as he will be the first Irish cricketer to feature in the league. However, spending a huge sum on the bowler could cost the franchise in the forthcoming competition. As Little hasn’t played many games in India, he might struggle in the league. Rather than picking him, the franchise could’ve believed in some other bowlers who’ve a little experience in the IPL or other major leagues.&nbsp;
<h3>Here are three players GT could’ve bought instead of Joshua Little</h3>
<h3>3. Wayne Parnell</h3>
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Currently, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/sa20-2023-pretoria-capitals-announce-wayne-parnell-as-skipper-ahead-of-inaugural-season/" title="Wayne Parnell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wayne Parnell</a> is one of the most experienced cricketers in T20 Internationals as he has more than 13 years of experience. In his vast career, he has taken 57 wickets in 53 matches at an economy of 8.11. At the mini-auction last month, he also submitted his name to go under the hammer. However, the veteran didn’t get any buyers and went unsold.&nbsp;
The Protea bowler’s base price was only INR 75 lakh, which could be considered very low after noting his immense experience. At the event, Gujarat Titans (GT) invested INR 4.4 crore in Joshua Little, who hasn’t featured in the league before. Instead of buying Little with no IPL background, the franchise should’ve shown faith in Parnell, who has experience of 26 IPL contests.
In all his appearances, the 33-year-old has scalped 26 wickets at an economy of 7.35. In 2014, he played for the last time in the league and bagged six wickets for Delhi Capitals (DC) in eight matches at an economy of 7.39.&nbsp;

<h3>2. Daniel Sams</h3>
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Last year, Mumbai Indians (MI) roped in the Australia pacer <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/suryakumar-yadav-smashes-daniel-sams-for-jaw-dropping-six/" title="Daniel Sams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daniel Sams</a> at INR 2.6 crore. In the initial matches, he was horrendous with the ball picking up only one wicket at an expensive economy. Witnessing his back-to-back flop shows, MI dropped him from the squad for the next three contests. After making a comeback, he looked fine with the ball clinching his best IPL figures of 4.0-0-30-4 &nbsp;against the arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
The 30-year-old ended the season with 13 wickets in 11 matches at an economy of 8.81. In November 2022, MI released its retention list and Sams was not a part of it. In the upcoming tournament, the Aussie bowler will feature for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as he got sold to the franchise at his base price of INR 75 lakh.
However, Sams could have fit in perfectly in Gujarat Titans (GT) in place of Joshua Little. The 30-year-old is more experienced in league cricket than the Irish pacer. The New South Wales cricketer would’ve added variety to the GT’s pace attack with his left-arm bowling. With a new ball, he could’ve wreaked havoc on the opponents with his lethal swing bowling. In death overs too, he could be economical and hunt batters as well.

<h3>1. Reece Topley&nbsp;</h3>
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Last year, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/sa20-will-be-a-build-up-for-the-ipl-says-reece-topley/" title="Reece Topley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reece Topley</a> showcased his brilliance in international cricket as he bagged 13 wickets for England in seven ODI matches at an economy of 4.36. In T20Is too, he delivered some fine bowling displays to his team. Playing 16 T20I games in 2022, the pacer has hunted batters 17 times at an economy of 7.80. &nbsp;
With these reliable bowling numbers, he grabbed the attention of Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). In the end, the 28-year-old bowler went to the three-time runners-up for INR 1.9 crore. Similar to the 23-year-old Joshua Little, Topley is also a left-arm bowler which could’ve made him a favourite for Gujarat Titans (GT) at the mini-auction.&nbsp;
However, the defending champions didn’t bid for him in the event and RCB grabbed the opportunity after beating CSK and MI. Compared to the Irish youngster, Topley has more experience in T20 cricket as he has participated in all major cricketing leagues in the world.

The Irish pacer <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/watch-out-for-joshua-little-he-has-done-really-well-in-the-world-cup-suresh-raina/" title="Joshua Little" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joshua Little</a> will play his first season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he bagged his maiden IPL contract from Gujarat Titans (GT) at the 2023 IPL auction in Kerala last month. The 23-year-old got signed at INR 4.4 crore due to his impressive bowling figures in T20 Internationals. With 62 wickets in 53 T20I matches, Little has looked excellent so far for his national team.
In the upcoming marquee event, his franchise will expect him to be brilliant with the ball against the opponents and defend the title successfully. For the young gun, the competition will become huge as he will be the first Irish cricketer to feature in the league. However, spending a huge sum on the bowler could cost the franchise in the forthcoming competition. As Little hasn’t played many games in India, he might struggle in the league. Rather than picking him, the franchise could’ve believed in some other bowlers who’ve a little experience in the IPL or other major leagues.&nbsp;
<h3>Here are three players GT could’ve bought instead of Joshua Little</h3>
<h3>3. Wayne Parnell</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2019/09/Wayne-Parnell.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Currently, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/sa20-2023-pretoria-capitals-announce-wayne-parnell-as-skipper-ahead-of-inaugural-season/" title="Wayne Parnell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wayne Parnell</a> is one of the most experienced cricketers in T20 Internationals as he has more than 13 years of experience. In his vast career, he has taken 57 wickets in 53 matches at an economy of 8.11. At the mini-auction last month, he also submitted his name to go under the hammer. However, the veteran didn’t get any buyers and went unsold.&nbsp;
The Protea bowler’s base price was only INR 75 lakh, which could be considered very low after noting his immense experience. At the event, Gujarat Titans (GT) invested INR 4.4 crore in Joshua Little, who hasn’t featured in the league before. Instead of buying Little with no IPL background, the franchise should’ve shown faith in Parnell, who has experience of 26 IPL contests.
In all his appearances, the 33-year-old has scalped 26 wickets at an economy of 7.35. In 2014, he played for the last time in the league and bagged six wickets for Delhi Capitals (DC) in eight matches at an economy of 7.39.&nbsp;

<h3>2. Daniel Sams</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Daniel-Sams.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Last year, Mumbai Indians (MI) roped in the Australia pacer <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/suryakumar-yadav-smashes-daniel-sams-for-jaw-dropping-six/" title="Daniel Sams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daniel Sams</a> at INR 2.6 crore. In the initial matches, he was horrendous with the ball picking up only one wicket at an expensive economy. Witnessing his back-to-back flop shows, MI dropped him from the squad for the next three contests. After making a comeback, he looked fine with the ball clinching his best IPL figures of 4.0-0-30-4 &nbsp;against the arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
The 30-year-old ended the season with 13 wickets in 11 matches at an economy of 8.81. In November 2022, MI released its retention list and Sams was not a part of it. In the upcoming tournament, the Aussie bowler will feature for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as he got sold to the franchise at his base price of INR 75 lakh.
However, Sams could have fit in perfectly in Gujarat Titans (GT) in place of Joshua Little. The 30-year-old is more experienced in league cricket than the Irish pacer. The New South Wales cricketer would’ve added variety to the GT’s pace attack with his left-arm bowling. With a new ball, he could’ve wreaked havoc on the opponents with his lethal swing bowling. In death overs too, he could be economical and hunt batters as well.

<h3>1. Reece Topley&nbsp;</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Reece-Topley-2.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Last year, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/sa20-will-be-a-build-up-for-the-ipl-says-reece-topley/" title="Reece Topley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reece Topley</a> showcased his brilliance in international cricket as he bagged 13 wickets for England in seven ODI matches at an economy of 4.36. In T20Is too, he delivered some fine bowling displays to his team. Playing 16 T20I games in 2022, the pacer has hunted batters 17 times at an economy of 7.80. &nbsp;
With these reliable bowling numbers, he grabbed the attention of Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). In the end, the 28-year-old bowler went to the three-time runners-up for INR 1.9 crore. Similar to the 23-year-old Joshua Little, Topley is also a left-arm bowler which could’ve made him a favourite for Gujarat Titans (GT) at the mini-auction.&nbsp;
However, the defending champions didn’t bid for him in the event and RCB grabbed the opportunity after beating CSK and MI. Compared to the Irish youngster, Topley has more experience in T20 cricket as he has participated in all major cricketing leagues in the world.

The Irish pacer Joshua Little will play his first season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he bagged his maiden IPL contract from Gujarat Titans (GT) at the 2023 IPL auction in Kerala last month.

Three players GT could’ve picked instead of Joshua Little

The Irish bowler's T20I numbers attracted GT to rope him into the squad for the 2023 IPL campaign.

IPL 2023: Three players GT could’ve picked instead of Joshua Little

The Irish bowler's T20I numbers attracted GT to rope him into the squad for the 2023 campaign.

The Irish bowler's T20I numbers attracted the defending champions Gujarat Titans to rope him into the squad for the 2023 campaign.