IPL 2024 is currently the most-watched cricket tournament in the world. This grand tournament offers the cricketers a chance to establish their identity and enroll their names in the list of players who are the best in the world. For foreign players, this is the perfect stage to showcase their talent.
Generally, the cricketers who end up performing well in the IPL receive big contracts from other franchises in the other leagues as well. This opportunity allows them to freelance them in the T20 world. The best examples are Trent Boult, Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, who pick and choose as to which competitions they want to play.
However, in this world of T20 leagues, there are still some cricketers who prioritize their nation above money. In this listicle now, we will look at the two such foreign players who took a break from IPL 2024 to represent their nation.
1. Mustafizur Rahman has departed from IPL 2024 to play for Bangladesh
Bangladeshi left-arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman proved to be a value-for-money pick for the Chennai Super Kings in this IPL. He received a base price deal, and he justified it by emerging as the top performer for the defending champions in the bowling department.
However, Rahman has now left CSK to fulfill his duties as a Bangladesh cricketer. He will likely be a part of the Bangladeshi squad for the away series against USA before the T20 World Cup.
2. Sikandar Raza
Zimbabwe failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup this year, but their T20I skipper Sikandar Raza remains committed to the nation. The all-rounder is currently a part of the Punjab Kings squad in IPL 2024. In between, Zimbabwe are playing a series against Bangladesh, and Raza has reached Bangladesh to play against the Tigers in the five-match series.
