IPL is the number one T20 tournament, and many cricketers dream to become a part of this franchise-based competition. However, it is one thing to earn a contract and another to remain a part of the same franchise for a long time.
Often, things do not work out between the players and the team management. Over the years, many players have lost their cool and publicly called out the franchises as well. In this article now, we will look at the five such star players who expressed disappointment over their own franchise.
1. David Warner, Sunrisers Hyderabad – IPL 2021
The feud between David Warner and SRH team management is well-known. In 2021, Warner slammed the selectors of SRH for their decision to drop Manish Pandey from the playing XI. Soon after, Warner was sacked as captain and even removed from the playing XI.
2. Umran Malik, Sunrisers Hyderabad – IPL 2023
Another SRH player to feature on this list is Umran Malik. In a chat with the host broadcasters before the match against MI yesterday, Umran Malik was asked if his speed had reduced. Replying to that question, Malik said:
“If a bowler bowls just two overs…when your body is hot, only then you can fire.”
3. Shardul Thakur, Punjab Kings – 2015
Not many fans would know that Shardul Thakur made his debut for Punjab Kings in 2015. He was even with Punjab in 2016. Due to lack of opportunities, Thakur took out his frustrations with a tweet and wrote that IPL has done wonders for him. Later, he moved to Rising Pune Supergiant and then said that moving to RPS changed his life.
4. Yuvraj Singh, Punjab Kings
Former Punjab Kings captain Yuvraj Singh shockingly revealed in an interview that when he was the captain of the team, the franchise owners and the management did not listen to him. He even mentioned that when he was released from the team, the team bought all the players that he had been recommending them to buy.
5. Brad Hodge, Kochi Tuskers Kerala
It has been 12 years since Kochi Tuskers Kerala played in the league, but their former player Brad Hodge ensures that fans do not forget the team. Whenever he gets a chance, Hodge reminds the fans that KTK is yet to pay 35% of the salary to all its players.
