Retired IPL XI of the decade
The inception of IPL back in 2008 acted as one of the biggest steps in turning around the landscape of cricket for the years to come.
Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh was yet another integral figure in the men in blue’s World Cup triumphs in the year 2007 and 2011. The southpaw set the record of bagging the highest price by any player in an IPL auction. This ensued when Delhi Daredevils bagged him for a whopping amount of 16 crores ahead of the 2015 season. He surpassed the previous record when Royal Challengers Bangalore sealed his deal for 14 crores before the 2014 season.
The Punjab-born batsman performed reasonably well in the 2014 season for Bangalore, mustering 376 runs in 14 games. However, he failed miserably to justify his tag of 16 crores in the following season. The 37-year old could scrape to only 249 runs in 14 fixtures at an average of less than 20. He retired from the marquee event, having played for Mumbai Indians in the latest tournament.
The left-hander is amongst the players who have played for most franchises in the IPL. Since 2008, Yuvraj has played for Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Pune Warriors.
While Yuvraj averages a merely under 25 in 11 seasons, he is one of the most reliable middle-order batsmen. As an all-rounder, he can also chip in with his overs of left-arm spin and can save runs with his energetic presence on the field.
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