At the halfway mark, the IPL 2020 is nicely poised. And the evenly distributed points table is enough to prove the point. Though a couple of teams like Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings have lost too many games for their liking, they are still in contention for the playoffs as per the mathematical rules. If they also start winning games, then the fans can expect an exciting finish in the group stages of the tournament.

Like the last 12 years, this season has also been a memorable one with close games and awe-inspiring performances. And it will only get better in the second half of the tournament. As far as players are concerned, most of them are enjoying their cricket after a long break. With that being said, there are certain individuals who are having a torrid time in the UAE.

They have been unable to make any mark in this year&#8217;s event. On top of that, they have contributed to their team&#8217;s losses. Some of them have underperformed even after signing a contract worth millions. These players have not stayed true to their hefty price tag, and now the teams might consider giving them a pay cut at the end of the season.

Here is the list of Team-wise one player who deserves a salary cut in IPL 2020

1) Chennai Super Kings &#8211; Kedar Jadhav (7.8 crores )

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-453503" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kedar-Jadhav.jpg" alt="Kedar Jadhav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-453503" class="wp-caption-text">Kedar Jadhav. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

It&#8217;s getting tougher and tougher for the CSK fans to watch their team lose the games in such an ungainly manner. It seems the team is on a loop of slow starts and choked up run-chases. So now, if they don&#8217;t get out of it as soon as possible, then they will have to pack their bags early in the IPL 2020. Being the former champions, it doesn&#8217;t bode them well.

Their biggest problem has been their inconsistent batting line-up as apart from Faf du Plessis, nobody has contributed as much as the team would have liked. And to make matters worse, their snail-paced middle-order has cooked up too many games in this season. At the center of it has been Kedar Jadhav, who has not done any favor to the team with his repeated failures.

With all his experience and inventive batsmanship, Jadhav was expected to step-up in the absence of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/someone-please-bring-him-back-csk-fans-plead-suresh-raina-to-return-to-ipl-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Suresh Raina</strong></a>. Unfortunately, things have gone miserably wrong for him. His promotion in the batting order has been a nightmare. He has been unable to maintain the required tempo with his partners. And has eventually ended up playing a run a ball innings in most of his outings, which has cost the team heavily in run-chases.

Then in the game against KKR, where the team just needed him to hit a few lusty blows, Jadhav imploded under pressure. Seeing all these the CSK team management will be thinking that why did they spend 7.8 crores on him in the 2018 auctions? He has not justified his hefty price tag in any way. It is another classic case of a player getting burdened under his IPL contract, so a salary cut might be the best solution for Jadhav going forward.

2) Kings XI Punjab &#8211; Glenn Maxwell (10.75 crores)

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-454418" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sunil-Narine-and-Glenn-Maxwell.jpg" alt="Sunil Narine and Glenn Maxwell" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-454418" class="wp-caption-text">Sunil Narine and Glenn Maxwell. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The Kings XI Punjab are slowing getting to a point from where there is no comeback. The team has lost six games in the first half of the season. And now, to have any chance to make it to the final four, they need some miracles to happen in the coming weeks. Therefore, once again the franchise is in limbo after all the pre-season excitement and promise.

For Punjab, their perennial problem of chopping and changing the team has again let them down. Besides, some of their marquee players have played the spoilsport. One of them is Glenn Maxwell. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/im-sure-about-my-role-while-playing-for-australia-it-changes-in-most-games-in-ipl-glenn-maxwell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Australian</strong></a> is quickly running out of time to prove his worth in the league. For long, Maxwell has been living on his past heroics in IPL. Especially, of his 2014 breakthrough outings, which made him a star in this league.

However, since that, his stocks have fallen off the cliff. He has been putting up below-par performances season after season. And even then, he has signed elusive IPL contracts before every year. This year was no different as Punjab paid him a whopping amount of 10.75 crores. For the amount, he has received Maxwell should have been their biggest match-winner.

But it has been the exact opposite, as he has failed big time. He has scored mere 58 runs in 7 games. Those numbers suggest that till now, it has cost Punjab almost 19 lakhs for every run from Maxwell. If that&#8217;s not enough, then he has let the team in a hole by playing rash shots in precarious situations. It&#8217;s time the Australian should be penalized with a deserved pay cut.

3) Sunrisers Hyderabad &#8211; Manish Pandey (11 crores)

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-452309" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Manish-Pandey-1.jpg" alt="Manish Pandey" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-452309" class="wp-caption-text">Manish Pandey. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The David Warner-led Sunrisers Hyderabad have been scratchy in IPL 2020. At times the team has played good cricket, but in between, they have also been poor with their skills. And that&#8217;s the reason why they are stationed in the middle of the points table. So now if they want to make it to the next stage, then they have to stitch up more wins in the second half of the season.

The loss of Bhuvneshwar Kumar is certainly affecting the team. Apart from that, another headache for them is their inconsistent batting unit. Though the likes of Manish Pandey and Priyam Garg have scored runs, they have not been consistent enough for the team. The latter can be excused, as he is playing his first season, but the former cannot be defended for such mistakes.

Pandey is an experienced campaigner. Time and again, he has played the anchor role for different franchises in IPL. It is one of the reasons why the Hyderabad team shelled 11 crores for him in the 2018 auctions. Sadly, Pandey hasn&#8217;t been able to live to the expectations as he has been dishing out mediocre performances far too many times for the team&#8217;s liking.

It is also evident from his outings in this year&#8217;s IPL. He has got starts in most of the games but has failed to convert even one of them into a match-winning knock. Moreover, he has thrown away his wicket and has left the team high and dry on a couple of occasions. Pandey should be more responsible if he wants to stay true to his price tag. Otherwise, the franchise should consider reducing the value of his contract at the end of the season.

4) Delhi Capitals &#8211; Shimron Hetmyer (7.75 crores)

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-454085" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shimron-Hetmyer.jpg" alt="Shimron Hetmyer" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-454085" class="wp-caption-text">Shimron Hetmyer. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Although the Delhi Capitals lost their recent encounter against Mumbai Indians, the team is on a roll with five wins out of their seven games. They have been playing some top-class cricket in the tournament. And with the kind of talent and balance they have, they are surely one of the top contenders to win this year&#8217;s event. They just need to learn the art of chasing targets, which is the only area they have not looked comfortable.

They can also do that, as this Delhi side has a plethora of match-winners. Almost every one of them in the playing XI has contributed to the team&#8217;s success. And the only one who is yet to nail his spot in this team is Shimron Hetmyer. The West Indian has been given the role of a finisher by the Capitals. It is a new responsibility for him as he normally bats up the order.

And till now, it has been hit and misses for him. Though he did play a good knock of 45 against Rajasthan Royals, there is nothing else to show in his remaining outings. But to be fair to him, he also hasn&#8217;t got many opportunities because of the in-form top order. That&#8217;s where the question comes that has the franchise done the right thing by spending 7.75 crores for his services?

Hetmyer is a top-order player, and he might take time to get used to his new role. Besides, he cannot add more value to the team other than with his batting. And to add to that, he is also one with buttery fingers, which is clear from his dropped catches. Hence he is not making up for the hefty amount paid to him. It might not be his mistake completely, but the franchise should take a hard look at Hetmyer&#8217;s paycheque.

5) Mumbai Indians &#8211; Krunal Pandya (8.8 crores)

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-454826" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Krunal-Pandya-3.jpg" alt="Krunal Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-454826" class="wp-caption-text">Krunal Pandya. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

At the moment, the Mumbai Indians seem unstoppable. Whether it is batting, bowling, or fielding, the team has managed to outclass their opponents in every facet of the game. And that&#8217;s why it will not be wrong to say that they are sailing through the league stages. Still, they will be looking to continue their hot run of form as the tournament is entering into that decisive phase.

So far, the team seems to find a new hero in every outing, which has been their biggest strength. On the other hand, some of them have also chipped in with useful contributions consistently. Except for Krunal Pandya, whose form has been erratic. The all-rounder has been quiet in the first half of this season.

Neither he has given runs, nor he has given wickets to the captain. In particular, his bowling has been below-par compared to the other bowlers of the team. He has only picked up five wickets in 7 games. And that too with an economy rate of 8.18. Those numbers are a fair reflection of his inability to strike for the team and further raises questions of his worth.

Krunal is one of Mumbai&#8217;s highest-paid cricketers with an annual salary of 8.8 crores. But he hasn&#8217;t been anywhere close to justifying that price tag. In fact, he earns more than some of his teammates like Jasprit Bumrah and Kieron Pollard, who have been game-changers of this Mumbai side. In simple terms, Krunal has failed to repay the faith shown by the franchise. And if the trend continues, then the franchise should consider giving him a pay cut before the start of the next season.

6) Kolkata Knight Riders &#8211; Sunil Narine (12.5 crores)

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-454953" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sunil-Narine-2.jpg" alt="Sunil Narine" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-454953" class="wp-caption-text">Sunil Narine. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

There is no doubt that the Kolkata Knight Riders is one of the strongest teams in IPL 2020. The Dinesh Karthik-led side has some genuine match-winners in their ranks. And if they play to their potential, then they will make it to the playoffs without any hassles. However, they have to make sure that they play as a team which has been an area of concern for them in this season.

When their batting unit has performed, their bowling has let them down, and when the bowlers have done their job their batters have failed to compliment them. The other problem which has been hindering their progress is the poor form of some of their senior players. The West Indian cricketer, Sunil Narine, being one of them. The spinner has been a shadow of his former self in IPL 2020.

Being the senior bowler of the side, Narine hasn&#8217;t lived up to the expectations. He has bagged mere 5 wickets in 6 games. And now, he is out of the team as his bowling action is under the scanner. In the last season, also Narine didn&#8217;t do much favor to the team as he could only manage 10 wickets in 12 games. Even with all these average outings, he is still drawing a salary of 12.5 crores, which is just shocking.

Narine used to be Kolkats&#8217;s strike bowler in his early years, which is the reason why KKR has been retaining him for such a mammoth amount in all these times. Unfortunately, from the last two seasons, it can be concluded that he is well past his prime. Hence now the franchise should move on from him and invest their money in a better stock. In other words, it will be wise to reduce the value of Sunil&#8217;s IPL contract as soon as possible.

7) Royal Challengers Bangalore &#8211; Umesh Yadav (4.2 crores)

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-350489" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_363380.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-350489" class="wp-caption-text">Umesh Yadav. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption>

By hammering the Kolkata Knight Riders, the Royal Challengers Bangalore has continued their surge in IPL 2020. The team is looking more settled than ever. They have all the bases covered with a well-rounded side. Besides, it is heartening to see them in the top half of the points table. And finally, it seems that the franchise has found a playing XI that is capable of winning a championship.

As expected, their batting has been carried by the superstars, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. But what has really made the difference is their bowling unit, which is delivering on its promise. The fast-bowlers and as well as the spinners have been equally impressive. It wasn&#8217;t the case when the team started their campaign as one of their senior bowlers, Umesh Yadav, didn&#8217;t stand up for the team.

Yadav played two games, and in both, he proved to be a liability for the side. He went for plenty, even when he bowled his spells in the middle-overs. To be precise, his economy read 11.86, which doesn&#8217;t suit an international bowler of his quality. So after signing a contract worth 4.2 crores, now he will be warming the benches for the rest of the season.

The Vidarbha cricketer has been a regular feature of this league and has always got elusive IPL contracts. However, he has never been able to translate that into his performances. Very often, one can see Yadav crumble under pressure and cost his team dearly. It means it is time that the RCB franchise should take a harsh call of slashing his current salary, which might fire him to perform better.

8) Rajasthan Royals &#8211; Robin Uthappa (3 crores)

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-447720" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Robin-Uthappa.jpg" alt="Robin Uthappa" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-447720" class="wp-caption-text">Robin Uthappa. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Once again, it was Rahul Tewatia who rescued the Rajasthan Royals from falling further down the pit. It was a much-needed win for the team against Sunrisers Hyderabad after losing four games in a row. Now they will be more hopeful of regaining their lost momentum and strive for a place in the playoffs. For the latter to happen, firstly they will have to find a settled playing XI for their remaining fixtures.

Till now, most of their players&#8217; barring <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jofra-archers-three-old-tweets-are-going-viral-after-mumbais-power-outage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Jofra Archer</strong></a> has been irresponsible. Especially some of their batsmen have pretty poor with their shot selection. In other words, they haven&#8217;t played according to the needs of the team. One of them is Robin Uthappa. The IPL veteran is yet to find his feet in his journey with the Royals.

Uthappa was brought by the franchise to add more experience to their squad. And that cost them around 3 crores. Then when the tournament started, he was given the responsibilities of their middle-order straight away, but it hasn&#8217;t gone as per their plans. Instead of playing sensible cricket, Uthappa has deserted the team in precarious situations.

He has scored only 51 runs in 5 games. More importantly, in a couple of run-chases, he threw away his wicket like a rookie where a partnership should have won the game for the team. Thus now, if he continues to play big shots at the expense of the team, then he deserves to be dropped from the side. Besides, he should also get a pay cut for setting a wrong example for the youngsters of the side.

<p>At the halfway mark, the IPL 2020 is nicely poised. And the evenly distributed points table is enough to prove the point. Though a couple of teams like Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings have lost too many games for their liking, they are still in contention for the playoffs as per the mathematical rules. If they also start winning games, then the fans can expect an exciting finish in the group stages of the tournament.</p>
<p>Like the last 12 years, this season has also been a memorable one with close games and awe-inspiring performances. And it will only get better in the second half of the tournament. As far as players are concerned, most of them are enjoying their cricket after a long break. With that being said, there are certain individuals who are having a torrid time in the UAE.</p>
<p>They have been unable to make any mark in this year’s event. On top of that, they have contributed to their team’s losses. Some of them have underperformed even after signing a contract worth millions. These players have not stayed true to their hefty price tag, and now the teams might consider giving them a pay cut at the end of the season.</p>
<h3>Here is the list of Team-wise one player who deserves a salary cut in IPL 2020</h3>
<h3>1) Chennai Super Kings – Kedar Jadhav (7.8 crores )</h3>
<figure id="attachment_453503" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-453503" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-453503" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kedar-Jadhav.jpg" alt="Kedar Jadhav" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-453503" class="wp-caption-text">Kedar Jadhav. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>It’s getting tougher and tougher for the CSK fans to watch their team lose the games in such an ungainly manner. It seems the team is on a loop of slow starts and choked up run-chases. So now, if they don’t get out of it as soon as possible, then they will have to pack their bags early in the IPL 2020. Being the former champions, it doesn’t bode them well.</p>
<p>Their biggest problem has been their inconsistent batting line-up as apart from Faf du Plessis, nobody has contributed as much as the team would have liked. And to make matters worse, their snail-paced middle-order has cooked up too many games in this season. At the center of it has been Kedar Jadhav, who has not done any favor to the team with his repeated failures.</p>
<p>With all his experience and inventive batsmanship, Jadhav was expected to step-up in the absence of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/someone-please-bring-him-back-csk-fans-plead-suresh-raina-to-return-to-ipl-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Suresh Raina</strong></a>. Unfortunately, things have gone miserably wrong for him. His promotion in the batting order has been a nightmare. He has been unable to maintain the required tempo with his partners. And has eventually ended up playing a run a ball innings in most of his outings, which has cost the team heavily in run-chases.</p>
<p>Then in the game against KKR, where the team just needed him to hit a few lusty blows, Jadhav imploded under pressure. Seeing all these the CSK team management will be thinking that why did they spend 7.8 crores on him in the 2018 auctions? He has not justified his hefty price tag in any way. It is another classic case of a player getting burdened under his IPL contract, so a salary cut might be the best solution for Jadhav going forward.</p>
<h3>2) Kings XI Punjab – Glenn Maxwell (10.75 crores)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_454418" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-454418" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-454418" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sunil-Narine-and-Glenn-Maxwell.jpg" alt="Sunil Narine and Glenn Maxwell" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-454418" class="wp-caption-text">Sunil Narine and Glenn Maxwell. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Kings XI Punjab are slowing getting to a point from where there is no comeback. The team has lost six games in the first half of the season. And now, to have any chance to make it to the final four, they need some miracles to happen in the coming weeks. Therefore, once again the franchise is in limbo after all the pre-season excitement and promise.</p>
<p>For Punjab, their perennial problem of chopping and changing the team has again let them down. Besides, some of their marquee players have played the spoilsport. One of them is Glenn Maxwell. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/im-sure-about-my-role-while-playing-for-australia-it-changes-in-most-games-in-ipl-glenn-maxwell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Australian</strong></a> is quickly running out of time to prove his worth in the league. For long, Maxwell has been living on his past heroics in IPL. Especially, of his 2014 breakthrough outings, which made him a star in this league.</p>
<p>However, since that, his stocks have fallen off the cliff. He has been putting up below-par performances season after season. And even then, he has signed elusive IPL contracts before every year. This year was no different as Punjab paid him a whopping amount of 10.75 crores. For the amount, he has received Maxwell should have been their biggest match-winner.</p>
<p>But it has been the exact opposite, as he has failed big time. He has scored mere 58 runs in 7 games. Those numbers suggest that till now, it has cost Punjab almost 19 lakhs for every run from Maxwell. If that’s not enough, then he has let the team in a hole by playing rash shots in precarious situations. It’s time the Australian should be penalized with a deserved pay cut.</p>
<h3>3) Sunrisers Hyderabad – Manish Pandey (11 crores)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_452309" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-452309" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-452309" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Manish-Pandey-1.jpg" alt="Manish Pandey" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-452309" class="wp-caption-text">Manish Pandey. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The David Warner-led Sunrisers Hyderabad have been scratchy in IPL 2020. At times the team has played good cricket, but in between, they have also been poor with their skills. And that’s the reason why they are stationed in the middle of the points table. So now if they want to make it to the next stage, then they have to stitch up more wins in the second half of the season.</p>
<p>The loss of Bhuvneshwar Kumar is certainly affecting the team. Apart from that, another headache for them is their inconsistent batting unit. Though the likes of Manish Pandey and Priyam Garg have scored runs, they have not been consistent enough for the team. The latter can be excused, as he is playing his first season, but the former cannot be defended for such mistakes.</p>
<p>Pandey is an experienced campaigner. Time and again, he has played the anchor role for different franchises in IPL. It is one of the reasons why the Hyderabad team shelled 11 crores for him in the 2018 auctions. Sadly, Pandey hasn’t been able to live to the expectations as he has been dishing out mediocre performances far too many times for the team’s liking.</p>
<p>It is also evident from his outings in this year’s IPL. He has got starts in most of the games but has failed to convert even one of them into a match-winning knock. Moreover, he has thrown away his wicket and has left the team high and dry on a couple of occasions. Pandey should be more responsible if he wants to stay true to his price tag. Otherwise, the franchise should consider reducing the value of his contract at the end of the season.</p>
<h3>4) Delhi Capitals – Shimron Hetmyer (7.75 crores)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_454085" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-454085" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-454085" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shimron-Hetmyer.jpg" alt="Shimron Hetmyer" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-454085" class="wp-caption-text">Shimron Hetmyer. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Although the Delhi Capitals lost their recent encounter against Mumbai Indians, the team is on a roll with five wins out of their seven games. They have been playing some top-class cricket in the tournament. And with the kind of talent and balance they have, they are surely one of the top contenders to win this year’s event. They just need to learn the art of chasing targets, which is the only area they have not looked comfortable.</p>
<p>They can also do that, as this Delhi side has a plethora of match-winners. Almost every one of them in the playing XI has contributed to the team’s success. And the only one who is yet to nail his spot in this team is Shimron Hetmyer. The West Indian has been given the role of a finisher by the Capitals. It is a new responsibility for him as he normally bats up the order.</p>
<p>And till now, it has been hit and misses for him. Though he did play a good knock of 45 against Rajasthan Royals, there is nothing else to show in his remaining outings. But to be fair to him, he also hasn’t got many opportunities because of the in-form top order. That’s where the question comes that has the franchise done the right thing by spending 7.75 crores for his services?</p>
<p>Hetmyer is a top-order player, and he might take time to get used to his new role. Besides, he cannot add more value to the team other than with his batting. And to add to that, he is also one with buttery fingers, which is clear from his dropped catches. Hence he is not making up for the hefty amount paid to him. It might not be his mistake completely, but the franchise should take a hard look at Hetmyer’s paycheque.</p>
<h3>5) Mumbai Indians – Krunal Pandya (8.8 crores)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_454826" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-454826" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-454826" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Krunal-Pandya-3.jpg" alt="Krunal Pandya" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-454826" class="wp-caption-text">Krunal Pandya. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>At the moment, the Mumbai Indians seem unstoppable. Whether it is batting, bowling, or fielding, the team has managed to outclass their opponents in every facet of the game. And that’s why it will not be wrong to say that they are sailing through the league stages. Still, they will be looking to continue their hot run of form as the tournament is entering into that decisive phase.</p>
<p>So far, the team seems to find a new hero in every outing, which has been their biggest strength. On the other hand, some of them have also chipped in with useful contributions consistently. Except for Krunal Pandya, whose form has been erratic. The all-rounder has been quiet in the first half of this season.</p>
<p>Neither he has given runs, nor he has given wickets to the captain. In particular, his bowling has been below-par compared to the other bowlers of the team. He has only picked up five wickets in 7 games. And that too with an economy rate of 8.18. Those numbers are a fair reflection of his inability to strike for the team and further raises questions of his worth.</p>
<p>Krunal is one of Mumbai’s highest-paid cricketers with an annual salary of 8.8 crores. But he hasn’t been anywhere close to justifying that price tag. In fact, he earns more than some of his teammates like Jasprit Bumrah and Kieron Pollard, who have been game-changers of this Mumbai side. In simple terms, Krunal has failed to repay the faith shown by the franchise. And if the trend continues, then the franchise should consider giving him a pay cut before the start of the next season.</p>
<h3>6) Kolkata Knight Riders – Sunil Narine (12.5 crores)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_454953" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-454953" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-454953" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sunil-Narine-2.jpg" alt="Sunil Narine" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-454953" class="wp-caption-text">Sunil Narine. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>There is no doubt that the Kolkata Knight Riders is one of the strongest teams in IPL 2020. The Dinesh Karthik-led side has some genuine match-winners in their ranks. And if they play to their potential, then they will make it to the playoffs without any hassles. However, they have to make sure that they play as a team which has been an area of concern for them in this season.</p>
<p>When their batting unit has performed, their bowling has let them down, and when the bowlers have done their job their batters have failed to compliment them. The other problem which has been hindering their progress is the poor form of some of their senior players. The West Indian cricketer, Sunil Narine, being one of them. The spinner has been a shadow of his former self in IPL 2020.</p>
<p>Being the senior bowler of the side, Narine hasn’t lived up to the expectations. He has bagged mere 5 wickets in 6 games. And now, he is out of the team as his bowling action is under the scanner. In the last season, also Narine didn’t do much favor to the team as he could only manage 10 wickets in 12 games. Even with all these average outings, he is still drawing a salary of 12.5 crores, which is just shocking.</p>
<p>Narine used to be Kolkats’s strike bowler in his early years, which is the reason why KKR has been retaining him for such a mammoth amount in all these times. Unfortunately, from the last two seasons, it can be concluded that he is well past his prime. Hence now the franchise should move on from him and invest their money in a better stock. In other words, it will be wise to reduce the value of Sunil’s IPL contract as soon as possible.</p>
<h3>7) Royal Challengers Bangalore – Umesh Yadav (4.2 crores)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_350489" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-350489" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-350489" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_363380.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-350489" class="wp-caption-text">Umesh Yadav. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>By hammering the Kolkata Knight Riders, the Royal Challengers Bangalore has continued their surge in IPL 2020. The team is looking more settled than ever. They have all the bases covered with a well-rounded side. Besides, it is heartening to see them in the top half of the points table. And finally, it seems that the franchise has found a playing XI that is capable of winning a championship.</p>
<p>As expected, their batting has been carried by the superstars, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. But what has really made the difference is their bowling unit, which is delivering on its promise. The fast-bowlers and as well as the spinners have been equally impressive. It wasn’t the case when the team started their campaign as one of their senior bowlers, Umesh Yadav, didn’t stand up for the team.</p>
<p>Yadav played two games, and in both, he proved to be a liability for the side. He went for plenty, even when he bowled his spells in the middle-overs. To be precise, his economy read 11.86, which doesn’t suit an international bowler of his quality. So after signing a contract worth 4.2 crores, now he will be warming the benches for the rest of the season.</p>
<p>The Vidarbha cricketer has been a regular feature of this league and has always got elusive IPL contracts. However, he has never been able to translate that into his performances. Very often, one can see Yadav crumble under pressure and cost his team dearly. It means it is time that the RCB franchise should take a harsh call of slashing his current salary, which might fire him to perform better.</p>
<h3>8) Rajasthan Royals – Robin Uthappa (3 crores)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_447720" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-447720" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-447720" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Robin-Uthappa.jpg" alt="Robin Uthappa" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-447720" class="wp-caption-text">Robin Uthappa. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Once again, it was Rahul Tewatia who rescued the Rajasthan Royals from falling further down the pit. It was a much-needed win for the team against Sunrisers Hyderabad after losing four games in a row. Now they will be more hopeful of regaining their lost momentum and strive for a place in the playoffs. For the latter to happen, firstly they will have to find a settled playing XI for their remaining fixtures.</p>
<p>Till now, most of their players’ barring <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jofra-archers-three-old-tweets-are-going-viral-after-mumbais-power-outage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Jofra Archer</strong></a> has been irresponsible. Especially some of their batsmen have pretty poor with their shot selection. In other words, they haven’t played according to the needs of the team. One of them is Robin Uthappa. The IPL veteran is yet to find his feet in his journey with the Royals.</p>
<p>Uthappa was brought by the franchise to add more experience to their squad. And that cost them around 3 crores. Then when the tournament started, he was given the responsibilities of their middle-order straight away, but it hasn’t gone as per their plans. Instead of playing sensible cricket, Uthappa has deserted the team in precarious situations.</p>
<p>He has scored only 51 runs in 5 games. More importantly, in a couple of run-chases, he threw away his wicket like a rookie where a partnership should have won the game for the team. Thus now, if he continues to play big shots at the expense of the team, then he deserves to be dropped from the side. Besides, he should also get a pay cut for setting a wrong example for the youngsters of the side.</p>

<p>At the halfway mark, the IPL 2020 is nicely poised. And the evenly distributed points table is enough to prove the point. Though a couple of teams like Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings have lost too many games for their liking, they are still in contention for the playoffs as per the mathematical rules. If they also start winning games, then the fans can expect an exciting finish in the group stages of the tournament.</p>
<p>Like the last 12 years, this season has also been a memorable one with close games and awe-inspiring performances. And it will only get better in the second half of the tournament. As far as players are concerned, most of them are enjoying their cricket after a long break. With that being said, there are certain individuals who are having a torrid time in the UAE.</p>
<p>They have been unable to make any mark in this year&#8217;s event. On top of that, they have contributed to their team&#8217;s losses. Some of them have underperformed even after signing a contract worth millions. These players have not stayed true to their hefty price tag, and now the teams might consider giving them a pay cut at the end of the season.</p>
<h3>Here is the list of Team-wise one player who deserves a salary cut in IPL 2020</h3>
<h3>1) Chennai Super Kings &#8211; Kedar Jadhav (7.8 crores )</h3>
<figure id="attachment_453503" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-453503" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-453503" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kedar-Jadhav.jpg" alt="Kedar Jadhav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-453503" class="wp-caption-text">Kedar Jadhav. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>It&#8217;s getting tougher and tougher for the CSK fans to watch their team lose the games in such an ungainly manner. It seems the team is on a loop of slow starts and choked up run-chases. So now, if they don&#8217;t get out of it as soon as possible, then they will have to pack their bags early in the IPL 2020. Being the former champions, it doesn&#8217;t bode them well.</p>
<p>Their biggest problem has been their inconsistent batting line-up as apart from Faf du Plessis, nobody has contributed as much as the team would have liked. And to make matters worse, their snail-paced middle-order has cooked up too many games in this season. At the center of it has been Kedar Jadhav, who has not done any favor to the team with his repeated failures.</p>
<p>With all his experience and inventive batsmanship, Jadhav was expected to step-up in the absence of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/someone-please-bring-him-back-csk-fans-plead-suresh-raina-to-return-to-ipl-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Suresh Raina</strong></a>. Unfortunately, things have gone miserably wrong for him. His promotion in the batting order has been a nightmare. He has been unable to maintain the required tempo with his partners. And has eventually ended up playing a run a ball innings in most of his outings, which has cost the team heavily in run-chases.</p>
<p>Then in the game against KKR, where the team just needed him to hit a few lusty blows, Jadhav imploded under pressure. Seeing all these the CSK team management will be thinking that why did they spend 7.8 crores on him in the 2018 auctions? He has not justified his hefty price tag in any way. It is another classic case of a player getting burdened under his IPL contract, so a salary cut might be the best solution for Jadhav going forward.</p>
<h3>2) Kings XI Punjab &#8211; Glenn Maxwell (10.75 crores)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_454418" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-454418" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-454418" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sunil-Narine-and-Glenn-Maxwell.jpg" alt="Sunil Narine and Glenn Maxwell" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-454418" class="wp-caption-text">Sunil Narine and Glenn Maxwell. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Kings XI Punjab are slowing getting to a point from where there is no comeback. The team has lost six games in the first half of the season. And now, to have any chance to make it to the final four, they need some miracles to happen in the coming weeks. Therefore, once again the franchise is in limbo after all the pre-season excitement and promise.</p>
<p>For Punjab, their perennial problem of chopping and changing the team has again let them down. Besides, some of their marquee players have played the spoilsport. One of them is Glenn Maxwell. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/im-sure-about-my-role-while-playing-for-australia-it-changes-in-most-games-in-ipl-glenn-maxwell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Australian</strong></a> is quickly running out of time to prove his worth in the league. For long, Maxwell has been living on his past heroics in IPL. Especially, of his 2014 breakthrough outings, which made him a star in this league.</p>
<p>However, since that, his stocks have fallen off the cliff. He has been putting up below-par performances season after season. And even then, he has signed elusive IPL contracts before every year. This year was no different as Punjab paid him a whopping amount of 10.75 crores. For the amount, he has received Maxwell should have been their biggest match-winner.</p>
<p>But it has been the exact opposite, as he has failed big time. He has scored mere 58 runs in 7 games. Those numbers suggest that till now, it has cost Punjab almost 19 lakhs for every run from Maxwell. If that&#8217;s not enough, then he has let the team in a hole by playing rash shots in precarious situations. It&#8217;s time the Australian should be penalized with a deserved pay cut.</p>
<h3>3) Sunrisers Hyderabad &#8211; Manish Pandey (11 crores)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_452309" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-452309" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-452309" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Manish-Pandey-1.jpg" alt="Manish Pandey" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-452309" class="wp-caption-text">Manish Pandey. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The David Warner-led Sunrisers Hyderabad have been scratchy in IPL 2020. At times the team has played good cricket, but in between, they have also been poor with their skills. And that&#8217;s the reason why they are stationed in the middle of the points table. So now if they want to make it to the next stage, then they have to stitch up more wins in the second half of the season.</p>
<p>The loss of Bhuvneshwar Kumar is certainly affecting the team. Apart from that, another headache for them is their inconsistent batting unit. Though the likes of Manish Pandey and Priyam Garg have scored runs, they have not been consistent enough for the team. The latter can be excused, as he is playing his first season, but the former cannot be defended for such mistakes.</p>
<p>Pandey is an experienced campaigner. Time and again, he has played the anchor role for different franchises in IPL. It is one of the reasons why the Hyderabad team shelled 11 crores for him in the 2018 auctions. Sadly, Pandey hasn&#8217;t been able to live to the expectations as he has been dishing out mediocre performances far too many times for the team&#8217;s liking.</p>
<p>It is also evident from his outings in this year&#8217;s IPL. He has got starts in most of the games but has failed to convert even one of them into a match-winning knock. Moreover, he has thrown away his wicket and has left the team high and dry on a couple of occasions. Pandey should be more responsible if he wants to stay true to his price tag. Otherwise, the franchise should consider reducing the value of his contract at the end of the season.</p>
<h3>4) Delhi Capitals &#8211; Shimron Hetmyer (7.75 crores)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_454085" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-454085" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-454085" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shimron-Hetmyer.jpg" alt="Shimron Hetmyer" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-454085" class="wp-caption-text">Shimron Hetmyer. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Although the Delhi Capitals lost their recent encounter against Mumbai Indians, the team is on a roll with five wins out of their seven games. They have been playing some top-class cricket in the tournament. And with the kind of talent and balance they have, they are surely one of the top contenders to win this year&#8217;s event. They just need to learn the art of chasing targets, which is the only area they have not looked comfortable.</p>
<p>They can also do that, as this Delhi side has a plethora of match-winners. Almost every one of them in the playing XI has contributed to the team&#8217;s success. And the only one who is yet to nail his spot in this team is Shimron Hetmyer. The West Indian has been given the role of a finisher by the Capitals. It is a new responsibility for him as he normally bats up the order.</p>
<p>And till now, it has been hit and misses for him. Though he did play a good knock of 45 against Rajasthan Royals, there is nothing else to show in his remaining outings. But to be fair to him, he also hasn&#8217;t got many opportunities because of the in-form top order. That&#8217;s where the question comes that has the franchise done the right thing by spending 7.75 crores for his services?</p>
<p>Hetmyer is a top-order player, and he might take time to get used to his new role. Besides, he cannot add more value to the team other than with his batting. And to add to that, he is also one with buttery fingers, which is clear from his dropped catches. Hence he is not making up for the hefty amount paid to him. It might not be his mistake completely, but the franchise should take a hard look at Hetmyer&#8217;s paycheque.</p>
<h3>5) Mumbai Indians &#8211; Krunal Pandya (8.8 crores)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_454826" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-454826" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-454826" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Krunal-Pandya-3.jpg" alt="Krunal Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-454826" class="wp-caption-text">Krunal Pandya. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>At the moment, the Mumbai Indians seem unstoppable. Whether it is batting, bowling, or fielding, the team has managed to outclass their opponents in every facet of the game. And that&#8217;s why it will not be wrong to say that they are sailing through the league stages. Still, they will be looking to continue their hot run of form as the tournament is entering into that decisive phase.</p>
<p>So far, the team seems to find a new hero in every outing, which has been their biggest strength. On the other hand, some of them have also chipped in with useful contributions consistently. Except for Krunal Pandya, whose form has been erratic. The all-rounder has been quiet in the first half of this season.</p>
<p>Neither he has given runs, nor he has given wickets to the captain. In particular, his bowling has been below-par compared to the other bowlers of the team. He has only picked up five wickets in 7 games. And that too with an economy rate of 8.18. Those numbers are a fair reflection of his inability to strike for the team and further raises questions of his worth.</p>
<p>Krunal is one of Mumbai&#8217;s highest-paid cricketers with an annual salary of 8.8 crores. But he hasn&#8217;t been anywhere close to justifying that price tag. In fact, he earns more than some of his teammates like Jasprit Bumrah and Kieron Pollard, who have been game-changers of this Mumbai side. In simple terms, Krunal has failed to repay the faith shown by the franchise. And if the trend continues, then the franchise should consider giving him a pay cut before the start of the next season.</p>
<h3>6) Kolkata Knight Riders &#8211; Sunil Narine (12.5 crores)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_454953" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-454953" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-454953" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sunil-Narine-2.jpg" alt="Sunil Narine" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-454953" class="wp-caption-text">Sunil Narine. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>There is no doubt that the Kolkata Knight Riders is one of the strongest teams in IPL 2020. The Dinesh Karthik-led side has some genuine match-winners in their ranks. And if they play to their potential, then they will make it to the playoffs without any hassles. However, they have to make sure that they play as a team which has been an area of concern for them in this season.</p>
<p>When their batting unit has performed, their bowling has let them down, and when the bowlers have done their job their batters have failed to compliment them. The other problem which has been hindering their progress is the poor form of some of their senior players. The West Indian cricketer, Sunil Narine, being one of them. The spinner has been a shadow of his former self in IPL 2020.</p>
<p>Being the senior bowler of the side, Narine hasn&#8217;t lived up to the expectations. He has bagged mere 5 wickets in 6 games. And now, he is out of the team as his bowling action is under the scanner. In the last season, also Narine didn&#8217;t do much favor to the team as he could only manage 10 wickets in 12 games. Even with all these average outings, he is still drawing a salary of 12.5 crores, which is just shocking.</p>
<p>Narine used to be Kolkats&#8217;s strike bowler in his early years, which is the reason why KKR has been retaining him for such a mammoth amount in all these times. Unfortunately, from the last two seasons, it can be concluded that he is well past his prime. Hence now the franchise should move on from him and invest their money in a better stock. In other words, it will be wise to reduce the value of Sunil&#8217;s IPL contract as soon as possible.</p>
<h3>7) Royal Challengers Bangalore &#8211; Umesh Yadav (4.2 crores)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_350489" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-350489" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-350489" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_363380.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-350489" class="wp-caption-text">Umesh Yadav. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>By hammering the Kolkata Knight Riders, the Royal Challengers Bangalore has continued their surge in IPL 2020. The team is looking more settled than ever. They have all the bases covered with a well-rounded side. Besides, it is heartening to see them in the top half of the points table. And finally, it seems that the franchise has found a playing XI that is capable of winning a championship.</p>
<p>As expected, their batting has been carried by the superstars, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. But what has really made the difference is their bowling unit, which is delivering on its promise. The fast-bowlers and as well as the spinners have been equally impressive. It wasn&#8217;t the case when the team started their campaign as one of their senior bowlers, Umesh Yadav, didn&#8217;t stand up for the team.</p>
<p>Yadav played two games, and in both, he proved to be a liability for the side. He went for plenty, even when he bowled his spells in the middle-overs. To be precise, his economy read 11.86, which doesn&#8217;t suit an international bowler of his quality. So after signing a contract worth 4.2 crores, now he will be warming the benches for the rest of the season.</p>
<p>The Vidarbha cricketer has been a regular feature of this league and has always got elusive IPL contracts. However, he has never been able to translate that into his performances. Very often, one can see Yadav crumble under pressure and cost his team dearly. It means it is time that the RCB franchise should take a harsh call of slashing his current salary, which might fire him to perform better.</p>
<h3>8) Rajasthan Royals &#8211; Robin Uthappa (3 crores)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_447720" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-447720" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-447720" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Robin-Uthappa.jpg" alt="Robin Uthappa" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-447720" class="wp-caption-text">Robin Uthappa. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Once again, it was Rahul Tewatia who rescued the Rajasthan Royals from falling further down the pit. It was a much-needed win for the team against Sunrisers Hyderabad after losing four games in a row. Now they will be more hopeful of regaining their lost momentum and strive for a place in the playoffs. For the latter to happen, firstly they will have to find a settled playing XI for their remaining fixtures.</p>
<p>Till now, most of their players&#8217; barring <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jofra-archers-three-old-tweets-are-going-viral-after-mumbais-power-outage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Jofra Archer</strong></a> has been irresponsible. Especially some of their batsmen have pretty poor with their shot selection. In other words, they haven&#8217;t played according to the needs of the team. One of them is Robin Uthappa. The IPL veteran is yet to find his feet in his journey with the Royals.</p>
<p>Uthappa was brought by the franchise to add more experience to their squad. And that cost them around 3 crores. Then when the tournament started, he was given the responsibilities of their middle-order straight away, but it hasn&#8217;t gone as per their plans. Instead of playing sensible cricket, Uthappa has deserted the team in precarious situations.</p>
<p>He has scored only 51 runs in 5 games. More importantly, in a couple of run-chases, he threw away his wicket like a rookie where a partnership should have won the game for the team. Thus now, if he continues to play big shots at the expense of the team, then he deserves to be dropped from the side. Besides, he should also get a pay cut for setting a wrong example for the youngsters of the side.</p>

There are certain individuals who are having a torrid time in the UAE.

Team-wise one player who deserves a salary cut in IPL 2020

At the halfway mark, the IPL 2020 is nicely poised. And the evenly distributed points table is enough to prove the point.