IPL 2024: Team-wise one player who was underused
There were some players who should have played a lot more games this season but were not given many opportunities at all.
MI: Kwena Maphaka
There was a lot of talk prior to the start of the tournament when Mumbai Indians decided to replace Dilshan Madushanka with 17-year-old Kwena Maphaka. His debut came in the high-scoring encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad and even though he got a wicket, his economy was very poor. The South African Under-19 pacer started only two games but should have been given a longer rope by the franchise since he has the potential to deliver on the big stage.
CSK : Rajvardhan Hangergekar
Chennai Super Kings had a number of injuries to deal with and had to change their pace bowlers more often than not. With Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana unavailable for the second half of the tournament, the franchise should have given a chance to Under-19 World Cup winner Rajvardhan Hangargekar. The pacer had a great 2023 season despite playing only two games, he was able to scalp three wickets at a decent economy. Amidst the problems in the pace attack, the team management should have opted for the young pacer to show his ability against the top teams of the tournament.
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