Most overrated XI in Indian Premier League - IPL history
Most of these players signed elusive contracts for several years but failed to meet the expectations consistently.
4) Yuvraj Singh
It is sad to see Yuvraj Singh’s name in this list but is a painful truth which is to be accepted with an open mind. The Punjab cricketer is the evergreen hero of India’s white-ball saga. He has been the fulcrum of the country’s two elusive championship wins in this century. Apart from his on-field heroics, his personal life hardships can also motivate millions of youngsters around the globe.
When India won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, Yuvraj played an important role with his all-round skills. The southpaw can clear the biggest of boundaries with ease and his range-hitting is a visual treat. That’s why he was roped in by the Punjab franchise as the icon player in the 2008 IPL. However, it didn’t go as planned as the leadership duties bogged him down and affected his free-flowing batsmanship. Eventually, he was released before the 2011 IPL.
Since then he has played for as many as 5 franchises and has flattered to deceive in every edition. What’s more disappointing is his inability to prove his worth after bagging high-profile contracts. His highest season total is 376 runs which is not the kind of number expected from a match-winner like him. Even after playing 11 complete seasons he has stroked only 13 half-centuries, a clear indication of his inconsistent outings.
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