IPL is the greatest T20 league in the world, and the 2023 mini auction for the upcoming Indian Premier League season happened yesterday in Kochi. It was a grand payday for the overseas all-rounders. Players like Sam Curran, Ben Stokes and Cameron Green pocketed big contracts from the Indian Premier League franchises.
As usual, the highest demand was for the players from India, Australia, England, South Africa and West Indies. However, a nation which was not represented in the last few IPL seasons will also make its comeback. After an inspiring show in T20 World Cup 2022, Zimbabwe earned the attention of the IPL franchises, with one player from the African nation earning a deal for the upcoming season.
In this listicle today, we will look at the four Zimbabwean players who have been a part of the Indian Premier League so far.
1. Sikandar Raza will play in IPL 2023
Former runners-up Punjab Kings welcomed their first-ever Zimbabwean player as they roped in spin-bowling all-rounder Sikandar Raza for INR 50 lakh at the mini auction. Raza is all set to make his debut in the grandest T20 league next year.
2. Tatenda Taibu was the 1st Zimbabwean player in IPL
Former Zimbabwean skipper and wicket-keeper batter Tatenda Taibu was the first player from his nation to become a part of the Indian Premier League. He played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the initial seasons.
3. Brendan Taylor
Another former Zimbabwean skipper and wicket-keeper batter to feature on this list is Brendan Taylor. SunRisers Hyderabad signed him, but they did not use his services in any of the matches.
4. Ray Price
Ray Price joined in as a last-minute replacement for the Mumbai Indians in the 2012 season. He made his debut in a league stage match against the Kolkata Knight Riders, where he could not impress much. Price never played in the league again.
