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Skipper Adam Gilchrist was the highest run-scorer for Deccan Chargers in IPL.
9. Chaminda Vaas
By the time IPL first arrived, Chaminda Vaas was already a legend of the game. By bagging close to 400 ODI wickets till that time, Vaas was a vastly experienced white-ball pacer. Though the veteran barely played T20Is for Sri Lanka, his bowling was very economical.
When the Hyderabad franchise signed him, Vaas enjoyed a satisfactory outing from his five games. In his brief appearances, the pacer scalped five wickets at a decent economy rate of 7.55. However, post his retirement, the 47-year-old has been a full-time bowling coach and consultant.
In terms of his coaching stint, the former Lankan pacer was contracted to help the New Zealand team for a short period. In fact, till 2015, Vaas was with the Sri Lankan team as a bowling coach. Moreover, this Sri Lankan great has also had stints with the Ireland cricket team. Recently, citing salary issues, Vaas had vacated the national coaching position with the Sri Lankan side.
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