As the countdown to the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) begins, there’s a lot of excitement in the franchise ranks. With all teams set to don new-look squads, there’s a considerable amount of exhilaration regarding the teams to look out for. With a lot of young blood and newcomers in this season, the viewers would be itching to watch them in action. However, there may also be a fair bit of players who may be appearing in their last IPL.

Many players who have been part of the IPL for a long time may bid farewell. The reasons may be indifferent form, age, fitness and injury concerns. While it’s not necessary that this is going to be their last season, their selection ahead depends a lot upon how they perform in this season. Here, we have stated some of the famous cricketers who might be featuring in the IPL for the last time this season:-

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/05/Yuvraj-Singh-SRH-IPL.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-66553" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Yuvraj-Singh-SRH-IPL.jpg" alt="Yuvraj Singh" width="640" height="417" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-66553" class="wp-caption-text">Yuvraj Singh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The man who was one of the architects behind India’s victorious WT20 campaign. Yuvraj Singh was regarded as an enigma when it came to the shortest format. However, of late, age has certainly caught up with the senior. Just three years ago, Delhi Daredevils had brought him for an astounding 16 CR INR. Yuvraj failed to live up to the price tag as he had a poor season and was released by the franchise. Thereafter, he represented Sun Risers Hyderabad in the next two seasons.

While he did enough to maintain his place then, the Hyderabad franchise didn’t retain him in the auctions this time. In fact, there wasn’t much interest amongst any of the teams as he was picked for his base price of 2 crores by the Kings XI Punjab. Regarding his fitness issues, it seems uncertain if Yuvraj can be persisted with for a longer duration. Also with an average domestic season and no possibility of an international comeback, this may well be a make or break season for him. Another below the average season for him and this <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> might be his swan song.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/01/Chris-Gayle-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-206640 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle-1.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-206640" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The Universe Boss when it comes to the T20 format. Chris Gayle is probably the greatest T20 batsman in world cricket. For years, he has decimated the bowlers at an atrocious and outrageous level. He was the first cricketer to win the Orange Cap twice, a feat that was equaled by<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sunrisers-hyderabad-skipper-david-warner-calls-prized-possession-legend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> David Warner</a> last year. He has also won the maximum sixes award four times in the history of IPL, with the latest being in 2015. His innings of 175* in 2013 are highly rated as the best T20 innings ever played.

Having represented RCB for the last seven years, there weren’t any takers for Gayle in the IPL auction for the first two rounds. However, he was later bought by Kings XI Punjab for his base price of ₹2 crores. The interest amongst the franchisees in the auction is a great indicator of how things may go ahead. Also, with the big man having obvious fitness issues, this may well be the last we see of Chris Gayle in the IPL.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/05/Imran-Tahir-RPS-2017.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-141566" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Imran-Tahir-RPS-2017.jpg" alt="Imran Tahir of Rising Pune Supergiant" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-141566" class="wp-caption-text">Imran Tahir of Rising Pune Supergiant celebrates fall of a wicket. (Photo: Twitter)</figcaption>

Regarded as one of the finest leg spinners to have played the game, Imran Tahir is a valuable asset in any bowling rank. He has a total of 47 wickets in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">IPL</a>. The 38-year-old spinner who went unsold last year was brought in as a replacement of Mitchell Marsh for the Rising Pune Super Giants. What followed was an amazing tally of 18 wickets within 12 games.

He still failed to find many takers in this year’s IPL auction. Indeed he was bought for his base price of ₹1 crore by the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-aakash-chopra-examines-ms-dhonis-challenges-at-csk/">Chennai Super Kings</a>. With the CSK franchise already boasting of spinners like Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh and Karn Sharma in their ranks, there is already a healthy competition for him. Also with fitness concerns and the World Cup next year, it’s highly unlikely we may see Tahir again in the IPL.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-66373" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="412" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-66373" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The Kiwi batsman has been renowned for his destructive batting at the top of the order. Once McCullum is in the groove, he can tarnish any bowling attack in the world. He has scored a total of 2754 runs in IPL history with a strike rate of above 130. His sensational knock of 158(73)* in the first ever IPL game was the highest individual score before Gayle pipped him in 2013.

While McCullum may have retired from international cricket three years ago, he has still been a relevant figure in different leagues across the world. The explosive opener was brought by the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-yo-yo-test-made-mandatory-for-rcb-players-by-the-franchise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a> for Rs 3.60 CR. The RCB already boasts of a strong batting lineup with batsmen like Virat Kohli, AB De Villiers and Quinton De Kock in their ranks. While he had a wonderful two-year stint with the Gujarat Lions, the 36-year-old may well call it a day after this season.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Mitchell-Johnson-IPL-KXIP.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-15915" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Johnson-IPL-KXIP.jpg" alt="Mitchell Johnson" width="640" height="430" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15915" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Johnson. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Popularly known for his Ashes stint in 2013 where he terrorized the batsmen with his pace, Mitchell Johnson has picked around 60 wickets in his <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">IPL</a> career. He has been a phenomenal force for Mumbai Indians over the years. He was picked by the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/democracy-prevails-cricket-kkr-nominates-fans-choice-skipper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> for his base price of Rs 2 crores. With his former Aussie bowling partner Mitchell Starc in the KKR squad, the 36-year-old would have familiar faces in the dugout.

He was the pick amongst the MI bowlers in the finale last year. However, looking at his age and the fitness standards, there is less probability of Johnson featuring in another IPL. Like Malinga (who’s still playing International cricket), he too may don a mentoring role for the youngsters in the upcoming seasons. With the likes of Kamlesh Nagarkoti in the squad, Johnson’s presence is going to be influential in their growth.

For more <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">IPL updates</a>, follow <a href="https://www.crictracker.com">www.crictracker.com</a>

As the countdown to the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) begins, there’s a lot of excitement in the franchise ranks. With all teams set to don new-look squads, there’s a considerable amount of exhilaration regarding the teams to look out for. With a lot of young blood and newcomers in this season, the viewers would be itching to watch them in action. However, there may also be a fair bit of players who may be appearing in their last IPL.
Many players who have been part of the IPL for a long time may bid farewell. The reasons may be indifferent form, age, fitness and injury concerns. While it’s not necessary that this is going to be their last season, their selection ahead depends a lot upon how they perform in this season. Here, we have stated some of the famous cricketers who might be featuring in the IPL for the last time this season:-
<h3>1. Yuvraj Singh</h3>
<figure id="attachment_66553" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-66553" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/05/Yuvraj-Singh-SRH-IPL.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-66553" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Yuvraj-Singh-SRH-IPL.jpg" alt="Yuvraj Singh" width="640" height="417" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-66553" class="wp-caption-text">Yuvraj Singh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The man who was one of the architects behind India’s victorious WT20 campaign. Yuvraj Singh was regarded as an enigma when it came to the shortest format. However, of late, age has certainly caught up with the senior. Just three years ago, Delhi Daredevils had brought him for an astounding 16 CR INR. Yuvraj failed to live up to the price tag as he had a poor season and was released by the franchise. Thereafter, he represented Sun Risers Hyderabad in the next two seasons.
While he did enough to maintain his place then, the Hyderabad franchise didn’t retain him in the auctions this time. In fact, there wasn’t much interest amongst any of the teams as he was picked for his base price of 2 crores by the Kings XI Punjab. Regarding his fitness issues, it seems uncertain if Yuvraj can be persisted with for a longer duration. Also with an average domestic season and no possibility of an international comeback, this may well be a make or break season for him. Another below the average season for him and this <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> might be his swan song.

<h3>2. Chris Gayle</h3>
<figure id="attachment_206640" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-206640" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/01/Chris-Gayle-1.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-206640 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle-1.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-206640" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The Universe Boss when it comes to the T20 format. Chris Gayle is probably the greatest T20 batsman in world cricket. For years, he has decimated the bowlers at an atrocious and outrageous level. He was the first cricketer to win the Orange Cap twice, a feat that was equaled by<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sunrisers-hyderabad-skipper-david-warner-calls-prized-possession-legend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> David Warner</a> last year. He has also won the maximum sixes award four times in the history of IPL, with the latest being in 2015. His innings of 175* in 2013 are highly rated as the best T20 innings ever played.
Having represented RCB for the last seven years, there weren’t any takers for Gayle in the IPL auction for the first two rounds. However, he was later bought by Kings XI Punjab for his base price of ₹2 crores. The interest amongst the franchisees in the auction is a great indicator of how things may go ahead. Also, with the big man having obvious fitness issues, this may well be the last we see of Chris Gayle in the IPL.

<h3>3. Imran Tahir</h3>
<figure id="attachment_141566" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-141566" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/05/Imran-Tahir-RPS-2017.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-141566" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Imran-Tahir-RPS-2017.jpg" alt="Imran Tahir of Rising Pune Supergiant" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-141566" class="wp-caption-text">Imran Tahir of Rising Pune Supergiant celebrates fall of a wicket. (Photo: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Regarded as one of the finest leg spinners to have played the game, Imran Tahir is a valuable asset in any bowling rank. He has a total of 47 wickets in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">IPL</a>. The 38-year-old spinner who went unsold last year was brought in as a replacement of Mitchell Marsh for the Rising Pune Super Giants. What followed was an amazing tally of 18 wickets within 12 games.
He still failed to find many takers in this year’s IPL auction. Indeed he was bought for his base price of ₹1 crore by the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-aakash-chopra-examines-ms-dhonis-challenges-at-csk/">Chennai Super Kings</a>. With the CSK franchise already boasting of spinners like Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh and Karn Sharma in their ranks, there is already a healthy competition for him. Also with fitness concerns and the World Cup next year, it’s highly unlikely we may see Tahir again in the IPL.

<h3>4. Brendon McCullum</h3>
<figure id="attachment_66373" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-66373" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-66373" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="412" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-66373" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The Kiwi batsman has been renowned for his destructive batting at the top of the order. Once McCullum is in the groove, he can tarnish any bowling attack in the world. He has scored a total of 2754 runs in IPL history with a strike rate of above 130. His sensational knock of 158(73)* in the first ever IPL game was the highest individual score before Gayle pipped him in 2013.
While McCullum may have retired from international cricket three years ago, he has still been a relevant figure in different leagues across the world. The explosive opener was brought by the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-yo-yo-test-made-mandatory-for-rcb-players-by-the-franchise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a> for Rs 3.60 CR. The RCB already boasts of a strong batting lineup with batsmen like Virat Kohli, AB De Villiers and Quinton De Kock in their ranks. While he had a wonderful two-year stint with the Gujarat Lions, the 36-year-old may well call it a day after this season. 

<h3>5. Mitchell Johnson</h3>
<figure id="attachment_15915" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15915" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Mitchell-Johnson-IPL-KXIP.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-15915" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Johnson-IPL-KXIP.jpg" alt="Mitchell Johnson" width="640" height="430" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15915" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Johnson. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Popularly known for his Ashes stint in 2013 where he terrorized the batsmen with his pace, Mitchell Johnson has picked around 60 wickets in his <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">IPL</a> career. He has been a phenomenal force for Mumbai Indians over the years. He was picked by the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/democracy-prevails-cricket-kkr-nominates-fans-choice-skipper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> for his base price of Rs 2 crores. With his former Aussie bowling partner Mitchell Starc in the KKR squad, the 36-year-old would have familiar faces in the dugout.
He was the pick amongst the MI bowlers in the finale last year. However, looking at his age and the fitness standards, there is less probability of Johnson featuring in another IPL. Like Malinga (who’s still playing International cricket), he too may don a mentoring role for the youngsters in the upcoming seasons. With the likes of Kamlesh Nagarkoti in the squad, Johnson’s presence is going to be influential in their growth.
For more <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">IPL updates</a>, follow <a href="https://www.crictracker.com">www.crictracker.com</a>

As the countdown to the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) begins, there’s a lot of excitement in the franchise ranks. With all teams set to don new-look squads, there’s a considerable amount of exhilaration regarding the teams to look out for. With a lot of young blood and newcomers in this season, the viewers would be itching to watch them in action. However, there may also be a fair bit of players who may be appearing in their last IPL.
Many players who have been part of the IPL for a long time may bid farewell. The reasons may be indifferent form, age, fitness and injury concerns. While it’s not necessary that this is going to be their last season, their selection ahead depends a lot upon how they perform in this season. Here, we have stated some of the famous cricketers who might be featuring in the IPL for the last time this season:-
<h3>1. Yuvraj Singh</h3>
<figure id="attachment_66553" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-66553" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/05/Yuvraj-Singh-SRH-IPL.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-66553" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Yuvraj-Singh-SRH-IPL.jpg" alt="Yuvraj Singh" width="640" height="417" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-66553" class="wp-caption-text">Yuvraj Singh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The man who was one of the architects behind India’s victorious WT20 campaign. Yuvraj Singh was regarded as an enigma when it came to the shortest format. However, of late, age has certainly caught up with the senior. Just three years ago, Delhi Daredevils had brought him for an astounding 16 CR INR. Yuvraj failed to live up to the price tag as he had a poor season and was released by the franchise. Thereafter, he represented Sun Risers Hyderabad in the next two seasons.
While he did enough to maintain his place then, the Hyderabad franchise didn’t retain him in the auctions this time. In fact, there wasn’t much interest amongst any of the teams as he was picked for his base price of 2 crores by the Kings XI Punjab. Regarding his fitness issues, it seems uncertain if Yuvraj can be persisted with for a longer duration. Also with an average domestic season and no possibility of an international comeback, this may well be a make or break season for him. Another below the average season for him and this <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> might be his swan song.

<h3>2. Chris Gayle</h3>
<figure id="attachment_206640" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-206640" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2018/01/Chris-Gayle-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-206640 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle-1.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-206640" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The Universe Boss when it comes to the T20 format. Chris Gayle is probably the greatest T20 batsman in world cricket. For years, he has decimated the bowlers at an atrocious and outrageous level. He was the first cricketer to win the Orange Cap twice, a feat that was equaled by<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sunrisers-hyderabad-skipper-david-warner-calls-prized-possession-legend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> David Warner</a> last year. He has also won the maximum sixes award four times in the history of IPL, with the latest being in 2015. His innings of 175* in 2013 are highly rated as the best T20 innings ever played.
Having represented RCB for the last seven years, there weren’t any takers for Gayle in the IPL auction for the first two rounds. However, he was later bought by Kings XI Punjab for his base price of ₹2 crores. The interest amongst the franchisees in the auction is a great indicator of how things may go ahead. Also, with the big man having obvious fitness issues, this may well be the last we see of Chris Gayle in the IPL.

<h3>3. Imran Tahir</h3>
<figure id="attachment_141566" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-141566" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/05/Imran-Tahir-RPS-2017.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-141566" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Imran-Tahir-RPS-2017.jpg" alt="Imran Tahir of Rising Pune Supergiant" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-141566" class="wp-caption-text">Imran Tahir of Rising Pune Supergiant celebrates fall of a wicket. (Photo: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Regarded as one of the finest leg spinners to have played the game, Imran Tahir is a valuable asset in any bowling rank. He has a total of 47 wickets in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">IPL</a>. The 38-year-old spinner who went unsold last year was brought in as a replacement of Mitchell Marsh for the Rising Pune Super Giants. What followed was an amazing tally of 18 wickets within 12 games.
He still failed to find many takers in this year’s IPL auction. Indeed he was bought for his base price of ₹1 crore by the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-aakash-chopra-examines-ms-dhonis-challenges-at-csk/">Chennai Super Kings</a>. With the CSK franchise already boasting of spinners like Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh and Karn Sharma in their ranks, there is already a healthy competition for him. Also with fitness concerns and the World Cup next year, it’s highly unlikely we may see Tahir again in the IPL.

<h3>4. Brendon McCullum</h3>
<figure id="attachment_66373" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-66373" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-66373" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="600" height="412" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-66373" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The Kiwi batsman has been renowned for his destructive batting at the top of the order. Once McCullum is in the groove, he can tarnish any bowling attack in the world. He has scored a total of 2754 runs in IPL history with a strike rate of above 130. His sensational knock of 158(73)* in the first ever IPL game was the highest individual score before Gayle pipped him in 2013.
While McCullum may have retired from international cricket three years ago, he has still been a relevant figure in different leagues across the world. The explosive opener was brought by the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-yo-yo-test-made-mandatory-for-rcb-players-by-the-franchise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a> for Rs 3.60 CR. The RCB already boasts of a strong batting lineup with batsmen like Virat Kohli, AB De Villiers and Quinton De Kock in their ranks. While he had a wonderful two-year stint with the Gujarat Lions, the 36-year-old may well call it a day after this season. 

<h3>5. Mitchell Johnson</h3>
<figure id="attachment_15915" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15915" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Mitchell-Johnson-IPL-KXIP.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-15915" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Johnson-IPL-KXIP.jpg" alt="Mitchell Johnson" width="640" height="430" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15915" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Johnson. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Popularly known for his Ashes stint in 2013 where he terrorized the batsmen with his pace, Mitchell Johnson has picked around 60 wickets in his <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">IPL</a> career. He has been a phenomenal force for Mumbai Indians over the years. He was picked by the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/democracy-prevails-cricket-kkr-nominates-fans-choice-skipper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> for his base price of Rs 2 crores. With his former Aussie bowling partner Mitchell Starc in the KKR squad, the 36-year-old would have familiar faces in the dugout.
He was the pick amongst the MI bowlers in the finale last year. However, looking at his age and the fitness standards, there is less probability of Johnson featuring in another IPL. Like Malinga (who’s still playing International cricket), he too may don a mentoring role for the youngsters in the upcoming seasons. With the likes of Kamlesh Nagarkoti in the squad, Johnson’s presence is going to be influential in their growth.
For more <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/category/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">IPL updates</a>, follow <a href="https://www.crictracker.com">www.crictracker.com</a>

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