IPL is the world’s grandest T20 league, and almost every cricketer in the world aims to earn a contract from an IPL franchise one day. However, getting to the IPL is not everyone’s cup of tea because it requires hard work and dedication. It is even tougher for the foreign players because the rules allow only four foreign players in the playing XI.
Some big names from outside India have failed to earn a single IPL deal in their careers. Even when some of the, made it to the Indian Premier League, a few failed to cement their places, but on the other side, there were other stalwarts who managed to play in the league despite never playing an international match for their nation. Here’s a list of five such players.
1. Dominic Thornely played six IPL matches
Former New South Wales player Dominic Thornely turned up for the Mumbai Indians in the inaugural season of the league. He played six matches, scoring 39 runs and scalping three wickets.
2. Kevon Cooper played 25 IPL matches
Former Caribbean all-rounder Kevon Cooper represented the Rajasthan Royals in 25 games. He took 33 wickets and scored 116 runs in those matches. Many RR fans would remember him because he was a match-winner for the franchise from 2012 to 2014.
3. Lee Carseldine played five IPL matches
Another Aussie to feature on the list is Lee Carseldine. He played for the Adelaide Strikers in the BBL. In 2009, he played five matches for the Rajasthan Royals, scoring 81 runs and taking one wicket.
4. Daniel Harris
Daniel Harris made a name for himself with his top-class performances for the South Australian Redbacks in the now-defunct Champions League T20 tournament. The Deccan Chargers signed him in 2012, and in that season, he played four matches, scoring 111 runs.
5. Dillon du Preez
Former South African all-rounder Dillon du Preez represented RCB in a couple of matches in 2009. He took three wickets, including that of Sachin Tendulkar on debut, but surprisingly, he got to play only one match for the team.
