IPL 2008 holds a special place in the hearts of the cricket fans because it was the first time they got to witness a cricket tournament, where the Indian cricket team’s stars shared the dressing rooms with the foreign players and played for Indian city-based franchises, owned by some of the Bollywood stars and business tycoons.
15 years down the line, IPL is the grandest tournament among all the T20 leagues. Star Sports recently celebrated the birthday of the Indian Premier League. In this listicle now, we will look at the four things which you might have forgotten about IPL 2008.
1. Glenn McGrath and Mohammed Asif played for Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2008
Glenn McGrath and Mohammed Asif are reckoned by many as two of the best fast bowlers of all time. Both troubled the batters with their swing, seam and accuracy. Interestingly, both bowlers played together for Delhi Daredevils in the 2008 season. While McGrath took 12 wickets in 14 matches, Asif accounted for eight wickets in eight matches.
2. Shahid Afridi was the most expensive player from Pakistan in IPL 2008
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi represented the Deccan Chargers in the tournament. It was the only IPL season, where Pakistan cricketers participated. Afridi was the most expensive player sold, with his salary being INR 2.71 crore.
3. Virat Kohli batted at number 7 once
Virat Kohli generally opens the innings for RCB in IPL or bats at the number three or four position. However, not many fans would know that in the 2008 season, Kohli once came out to bat at number eight against Delhi Daredevils at his home ground of Arun Jaitley Stadium. He scored one run off one ball.
4. Dwayne Bravo replaced Lasith Malinga
Dwayne Bravo did not have an IPL contract after the auction. Mumbai Indians signed him as a replacement after Lasith Malinga suffered a knee injury. Later, Bravo left MI for international duty and was replaced by Andre Nel and Dwayne Smith.
