Indian Premiere League has been such a platform for the youngsters all over the India. They register themselves for the auction, Lucky one’s get picked and get a chance to feature in the league. Players Register themselves, and if the home team has the budget and the player is required, They bid for them, Not all the players have featured for their home teams, While some are Captaining the home side in IPL. Some big names like Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli and many Players who never played for their hometown teams in IPL.
Players who never played for their hometown teams in IPL
Virat Kohli:
The name itself tells everything about the legend he has been one of the greatest modern eras run machine, the way he leads the way he bats is just a treat for the eyes In 207 IPL matches, the Delhi-born batter has amassed a massive 6,283 runs at an average of 37.40, with a strike rate of 129.95.
Kohli has 42 half-centuries and as many as five tons to his name. In 2012, he was named the skipper of the franchise and led them to the IPL 2016 Final. In 2008, The Daredevils, however, chose Pradeep Sangwan over Kohli, and it was RCB who capitalized on the opportunity by drafting him in.
Shreyas Iyer:
The New Talent, Who plays every format now, He has been a fabolous player for the tea. Whatever position he’s playing, He just ensures he is the best, He led Delhi and took the team to finals. For DC, Iyer has scored 2,375 runs in 87 matches at strike rate of 123.95.
The Mumbaikar is yet to play for Mumbai Indians, and it does not appear that he will in the near future, given that KKR have made a considerable investment in him., Mumbai tried to ask for IYER, But the Delhi turned down the offer.
Dinesh Kartik:
The WK-Batsman who played for Bangalore and then he was selected for KKR. He led the side, The side was performing really well, under his guidance. Hailing from the city of Chennai, Karthik has never had an opportunity to play for CSK. Due to the presence of the legendary MS Dhoni in that team, there was no space for a wicket-keeperbatsman like him.
Deepak Chahar:
The Second most expensive buy, and the only one Indian bowler who got more than 12 crores. He has never featured for Rajasthan Royals. The Rajasthan-based seamer was part of Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) squad in 2011 and 2012, but did not earn any game time.
Prithvi Shaw:
The Opener, who has practiced on local grounds of Mumbai, But Mumbai always being packed never looked for an opener. At 22 years of age, Shaw is still in the early days of his career and there’s a high possibility that he could feature for Mumbai Indians in the future. He flourished in his role of giving his team explosive starts. Thanks to this, DC retained him for ₹7.50 crore ahead of the upcoming season.