IPL is one of the biggest tournaments in the world, and it is the dream of almost every player to feature in the Indian Premier League one day. Quite a few overseas stars have started to prefer IPL matches over international matches and skipped national duty to play in the league.
However, not every foreign star has been lucky enough to get multiple chances to play in the IPL. Some foreign players managed to play only a solitary game in their careers. Here’s a list of five such players.
1. Abdur Razzak played only 1 match in IPL
Former Bangladesh left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak played only one match in his Indian Premier League. It was for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Rajasthan Royals in 2008. He bowled only two overs, where he conceded 29 runs without taking any wickets.
2. Mashrafe Mortaza played only one match in IPL
Another Bangladesh player to feature on the list is the nation’s former skipper Mashrafe Mortaza. The fast-bowling all-rounder played for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2009 against the Deccan Chargers. He returned with figures of 0/58 in four overs of his debut game.
3. Ray Price played only 1 match in IPL
Former Zimbabwean spinner Ray Price made his debut for the Mumbai Indians in 2011. He bowled a spell of 0/33 against the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
4. Damien Martyn
Former Australian batter Damien Martyn’s career in the league lasted only one game as well. He made his debut for the Rajasthan Royals in a match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2010, scoring 19 runs off 24 balls.
5. Nathan Rimmington
Former Australian pacer Nathan Rimmington made his debut for the Punjab Kings in 2011 against the Pune Warriors. He conceded 19 runs in his three overs but never played in the league again.
