IPL 2013 was the last season of the league, where nine teams participated. After that, in every season, either eight or 10 teams have played in the tournament. The nine teams that participated in the competition were Chennai Super Kings, Pune Warriors, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad and Delhi Daredevils.
Some of the biggest names in world cricket participated in that competition. Quite a few teams tried out new captains as well in that season. Rohit Sharma made his captaincy debut in IPL 2013, while Virat Kohli became RCB’s full-time captain in that season.
Sharma and Kohli went on to become two of the most successful captains in the league, but the following four players never got an opportunity to lead an IPL side after the 2013 season.
1. Aaron Finch led PWI in IPL 2013
Former Australian captain Aaron Finch was one of the captains to lead Pune Warriors India in that season. Finch led the team in 10 matches, where the team registered two wins and eight defeats. He played for many teams after that, but none of them entrusted him with the responsibility to lead.
2. Ricky Ponting led MI in IPL 2013
Ricky Ponting made his captaincy debut in 2013 for the Mumbai Indians. Ponting led the side in six matches, recording three wins and three losses. He handed over the team’s reins to Rohit Sharma after six matches.
3. Angelo Mathews
Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews also led a team in the 2013 season. Mathews captained PWI in five matches, registering one win and four losses.
4. Ross Taylor
Former New Zealand star Ross Taylor captained PWI in one match. It was against Chennai Super Kings, and PWI won it. Still, Taylor never got a chance to lead the team again.
