IPL 2023: 5 players who have turned out to be surprise packages
IPL has lived up to its reputation for unpredictability, with unexpected twists and turns keeping fans thoroughly entertained.
1. Ajinkya Rahane (Chennai Super Kings)
There is something about the Chennai Super Kings' management that brings the best out of players who have been shunned by the fans. Be it, Shane Watson after his retirement or Robin Uthappa finding his form during the last phase of his career, CSK manages to bring the best out of the players. This time around, it is Ajinkya Rahane, the former vice-captain of the national Test team.
Rahane had a dry run in almost every format and hence was eventually dropped. During the 2023 IPL auction, no team except CSK were excited to pick the veteran. Eventually, he was bought in for his base price of INR 50 lakh.
However, this turned out to be a masterstroke as Rahane has been the most impactful player for the Super Kings. In six innings he has played, Rahane has scored 224 runs at a strike rate of 189.83. His notable contribution was 71 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders and a quickfire half-century versus Mumbai Indians.
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