The 17th edition of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a> saw exhilarating performances throughout the tournament. Big hitters have brought about a revolution in batting, making scores of 250+ no longer a winning total. While many stars graced the stage, some did not get a chance to showcase their talent.
Ahead of every IPL season, all franchises have the right to retain and release their players. This will help in acquiring the required players in the auction and strengthen the squad for the upcoming season. In all the franchises, some of the players retained for the 2024 season did not get a consistent chance in the playing XI.
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Here are the top five retained players who lost their place in the playing XI: <o:p></o:p></h3>
<h4 class="MsoNormal">5. Mukesh Choudhary (CSK)<o:p></o:p></h4>
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Mukesh Choudhary made a mark in his debut IPL season in 2022, finishing as the Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) highest wicket-taker with 16 scalps. The left-arm pacer did not play a single game in IPL 2023 due to injury, but his phenomenal performance in the previous edition encouraged the management to retain him.<o:p></o:p>
However, Chaudhary played just one match in the 2024 season, in which he had a forgettable outing. He bowled the second-most expensive over of IPL 2024, conceding 27 runs in a single over against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). He lost the trust of the captain and the management and never got a chance again.<o:p></o:p>
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<h4>4. Akash Madhwal (MI)<o:p></o:p></h4>
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Akash Madhwal had a breakout season in 2023, but that didn't earn him a regular place in Mumbai Indians' (MI) playing XI the following season. The right-arm pacer took 14 wickets in eight matches at an average of 15.64. He also registered one of the best figures in IPL history—5/5. <o:p></o:p>
His exploits with the ball prompted MI to retain him for the 2024 season, but the 30-year-old did not get many opportunities to showcase his talent. He played just five matches in the 17th edition and picked up as many wickets.

<h4 class="MsoNormal">3. Glenn Phillips (SRH)<o:p></o:p></h4>
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had a flurry of top-class cricketers in their ranks for the 2024 season. While they decided to fill the four overseas slots with Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram and captain Pat Cummins, a quality all-rounder like Glenn Phillips had to warm the bench throughout the season.<o:p></o:p>
Despite Markram's struggle to get going, the SRH management did not let Phillips play a single game. Batting in the middle-order, the New Zealand cricketer is known for his fierce hitting. He is also a handy off-spin bowler and a gun outfielder.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">2. Kyle Mayers (LSG)<o:p></o:p></h4>
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Kyle Mayers made his IPL debut in 2023 with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and he was a beast in his maiden appearance. In 13 matches, the Caribbean power-hitter amassed 379 runs at a healthy strike rate of 144.10. He has also slammed four half-centuries, with the highest score being 73.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
The Windies opener had often provided the team a bright start, with 22 maximums and 38 fours. Even though his aggressive cricketing inspired the LSG management to retain him, Mayers did not even get a chance to play in the 2024 IPL. Despite Quinton de Kock struggling to find runs throughout the tournament, the Caribbean cricketer was overlooked by the LSG management.<o:p></o:p>
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">1. Kane Williamson (GT)<o:p></o:p></h4>
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It is quite surprising that a player like Kane Williamson could not find a place in the XI. The veteran cricketer played just two matches this season for Gujarat Titans (GT), in which he scored just 27 runs. Williamson joined GT ahead of the 2023 season after a good stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). <o:p></o:p>
However, the New Zealand captain could only play one match in the 16th edition as he was ruled out with an injury in the very first match of the tournament. Although his absence was considered a major setback, GT did not count on his experience and talent for the 2024 season. Notably, the 2022 champions had their worst outing in their history, finishing eighth in the points table.

The 17th edition of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a> saw exhilarating performances throughout the tournament. Big hitters have brought about a revolution in batting, making scores of 250+ no longer a winning total. While many stars graced the stage, some did not get a chance to showcase their talent.
Ahead of every IPL season, all franchises have the right to retain and release their players. This will help in acquiring the required players in the auction and strengthen the squad for the upcoming season. In all the franchises, some of the players retained for the 2024 season did not get a consistent chance in the playing XI.
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Here are the top five retained players who lost their place in the playing XI: <o:p></o:p></h3>
<h4 class="MsoNormal">5. Mukesh Choudhary (CSK)<o:p></o:p></h4>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1662182192361_Mukesh-Choudhary.jpeg" alt="Mukesh Choudhary" width="640" loading="lazy">
Mukesh Choudhary made a mark in his debut IPL season in 2022, finishing as the Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) highest wicket-taker with 16 scalps. The left-arm pacer did not play a single game in IPL 2023 due to injury, but his phenomenal performance in the previous edition encouraged the management to retain him.<o:p></o:p>
However, Chaudhary played just one match in the 2024 season, in which he had a forgettable outing. He bowled the second-most expensive over of IPL 2024, conceding 27 runs in a single over against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). He lost the trust of the captain and the management and never got a chance again.<o:p></o:p>
Check Here: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-analysis/ipl-2024-5-players-who-justified-their-price-tags-7766/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5 Players who justified their price tags in IPL 2024</a>
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<h4>4. Akash Madhwal (MI)<o:p></o:p></h4>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1685528689489_Akash-Madhwal.jpeg" alt="Akash Madhwal" width="640" loading="lazy">
Akash Madhwal had a breakout season in 2023, but that didn't earn him a regular place in Mumbai Indians' (MI) playing XI the following season. The right-arm pacer took 14 wickets in eight matches at an average of 15.64. He also registered one of the best figures in IPL history—5/5. <o:p></o:p>
His exploits with the ball prompted MI to retain him for the 2024 season, but the 30-year-old did not get many opportunities to showcase his talent. He played just five matches in the 17th edition and picked up as many wickets.

<h4 class="MsoNormal">3. Glenn Phillips (SRH)<o:p></o:p></h4>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1711799868852_Glenn-Phillips.jpeg" alt="Glenn Phillips" width="640" loading="lazy">
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had a flurry of top-class cricketers in their ranks for the 2024 season. While they decided to fill the four overseas slots with Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram and captain Pat Cummins, a quality all-rounder like Glenn Phillips had to warm the bench throughout the season.<o:p></o:p>
Despite Markram's struggle to get going, the SRH management did not let Phillips play a single game. Batting in the middle-order, the New Zealand cricketer is known for his fierce hitting. He is also a handy off-spin bowler and a gun outfielder.
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">2. Kyle Mayers (LSG)<o:p></o:p></h4>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1680887110858_Kyle-Mayers.jpeg" alt="Kyle Mayers" width="640" loading="lazy">
Kyle Mayers made his IPL debut in 2023 with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and he was a beast in his maiden appearance. In 13 matches, the Caribbean power-hitter amassed 379 runs at a healthy strike rate of 144.10. He has also slammed four half-centuries, with the highest score being 73.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
The Windies opener had often provided the team a bright start, with 22 maximums and 38 fours. Even though his aggressive cricketing inspired the LSG management to retain him, Mayers did not even get a chance to play in the 2024 IPL. Despite Quinton de Kock struggling to find runs throughout the tournament, the Caribbean cricketer was overlooked by the LSG management.<o:p></o:p>
Check Here: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-analysis/ipl-2024-team-wise-worst-pick-of-the-tournament-0320/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Team-Wise worst pick of IPL 2024</a>
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<h4 class="MsoNormal">1. Kane Williamson (GT)<o:p></o:p></h4>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1712641340955_Kane-Williamson.jpeg" alt="Kane Williamson" width="640" loading="lazy">
It is quite surprising that a player like Kane Williamson could not find a place in the XI. The veteran cricketer played just two matches this season for Gujarat Titans (GT), in which he scored just 27 runs. Williamson joined GT ahead of the 2023 season after a good stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). <o:p></o:p>
However, the New Zealand captain could only play one match in the 16th edition as he was ruled out with an injury in the very first match of the tournament. Although his absence was considered a major setback, GT did not count on his experience and talent for the 2024 season. Notably, the 2022 champions had their worst outing in their history, finishing eighth in the points table.

The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) saw exhilarating performances throughout the tournament. Big hitters have brought about a revolution in batting, making scores of 250+ no longer a w

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