Top 5 Buys of IPL 8 – Assessment of the Output

Top 5 Buys of IPL 8 – Assessment of the Output: Team’s throwing large chunks of money in the auction is not a new trend in the Indian Premier League (IPL). But it is certainly a trend which has been debatable on grounds of cricketing logic and sense. Aggressive bidding for a particular player surpasses realms of common expectation. Not always though, do players justify such financial exercises with performance. Here is the list of top 5 buys of season 8 and their return thus far: 1. Yuvraj Singh: Yuvraj Singh Delhi Daredevils.(Photo Source:BCCI) This Indian star evoked surprisingly high bids during this year’s auction considering his recent performance in the Ranji Trophy and the image of a match winner that this all-rounder has. After intensive bidding from three teams the Delhi Daredevils managed to get him at a hefty sum of 16 crores. With close to only 120 runs after 6 games, Yuvi hasn’t played the role of a match winner DD were looking for, except the 55 he got in a partnership with Mayank Aggrawal against the Kings XI. With his bowling not looking the same, eyes are firmly on this Punjab dasher to justify his spot and the value he was awarded in the Auction. Quick Link – Top 10 Expensive Buys In IPL 8 Auctions 2. Dinesh Karthik: Dinesh Karthik was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for 10.5 crores. (Photo Source:BCCI) Bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for 10.5 crores, the discarded India Wicketkeeper has miserably failed till now. Known for a cool head and free stroke play, Karthik has been unable to give any contribution of note to the RCB side. To go with it, he has not made a single half century in the 6 games played. With no further delay, DK has to pull up his socks big time. 3. Angelo Mathews: The Sri Lankan skipper was bought for a handsome amount of 7.5 crores by the Daredevils. (Photo Source:BCCI) The Sri Lankan skipper was bought for a handsome amount of 7.5 crores by the Daredevils. Mathews has provided much needed finishing touches to the side in most games. His new ball bowling is certainly an asset. It can be safely said that Mathews has been the impetus man for the team. Having said this, he must not blow hot and cold as often as he has previously done. 4. Zaheer Khan: This Indian legend went for 4 crores to the Delhi side.(Photo Source:Delhi Daredevils) This Indian legend went for 4 crores to the Delhi side. Having been out of action for much too long it was quite an amount to receive. The pacer hasn’t even played a game for the team and is yet to get 100% match fit to be picked in the playing XI. Delhi had earlier made it clear that his role was not limited as a player but extended to coaching duties. With chances of him being fit soon, Delhi would be hoping Zaheer plays an active role on the field. 5. Trent Boult: Trent Boult was grabbed by the Sunrises Hyderabad for 3.8 crores. (Photo Source: BCCI) He was grabbed by the Sunrises Hyderabad for 3.8 crores. The sensational NZ speedster captured the limelight with his stellar show at the World Cup 2015. Swing, pace, and accuracy are his greatest strengths and make him a complete bowler. Playing ahead of the mighty Dale Steyn in the Sunrisers XI, Boult has not disappointed a bit. His opening bursts have been hard to negotiate with his death bowling being equally potent. The possibility of Steyn and Boult bowling in tandem presents a mouth watering prospect for the viewers.

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