IPL 2023 concluded last Tuesday with a spectacular final between the Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Titans. MS Dhoni’s team overcame the defending champions in a close encounter and became the second franchise to win the IPL trophy five times.
The Indian Premier League is considered the top T20 competition in the world because it is the only tournament where the active Indian cricketers play in the same team as the foreign players. Before 2008, many fans dreamt to see their favorite Indian and foreign players in the same team, but it was not possible. The IPL made it possible.
Since 2008, foreign players have played an integral role in the success of the IPL. However, not all overseas stars receive equal chances to prove themselves. In this listicle now, we will look at the four well-known overseas players who warmed the benches for the entire season in IPL 2023.
1. Matthew Wade played 0 games in IPL 2023
Despite his disappointing performances in IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans retained Matthew Wade for the 2023 season. The Australian wicket-keeper did not get a single chance to play for GT in 2023 though.
2. Johnson Charles played 0 games in IPL 2023
Johnson Charles is a big-hitter from West Indies. Kolkata Knight Riders signed him as a replacement, but the Kolkata-based franchise had no place for him in the playing XI.
3. Lungi Ngidi
Former Chennai Super Kings pace bowler Lungi Ngidi was a part of the Delhi Capitals squad this year. Although DC struggled so much this season, they did not give a chance to Ngidi.
4. Dewald Brevis
Nicknamed as Baby AB, Dewald Brevis gained the headlines with his spectacular performances for the Mumbai Indians. Brevis can time the ball well and can hit big sixes, but MI kept him on the bench in 2023.
