As the Indian Premier League heads for an exciting climax, a look at the big-ticket players who have failed to live up to the hype.
Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) For those accustomed to see Virat Kohli score prolifically for India, will be shocked to know that … Read More
For those accustomed to see Virat Kohli score prolifically for India, will be shocked to know that he's still to get a fifty. What's worse he's got three ducks this season. All the hard work for India must have left him jaded, but there's some merit in the talk that captaincy has chained him up. (PTI)
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Read LessChris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
The Jamaican big-hitter had sizzled for RCB after he had smoked a record 51 sixes to accumulate 708 runs last season. This year, however, a hamstring injury and poor form has restrained him. He has played six matches and has hit just nine sixes. (PTI Photo/BCCI)
Shikhar Dhawan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) As a captain, Shikhar Dhawan hasn't really inspired his team to raise their game. As an opener,… Read More
As a captain, Shikhar Dhawan hasn't really inspired his team to raise their game. As an opener, too, his strike rate hovers around 115. The Sunrisers have suffered, at times, due to his lack of imagination as a leader. David Warner batting down the order is an example of that. (PTI Photo/BCCI)
Read LessKevin Pietersen (Delhi Daredevils) Before he turned into a gun for hire, Kevin Pietersen had wowed the crowds with his derring-do. But… Read More
Before he turned into a gun for hire, Kevin Pietersen had wowed the crowds with his derring-do. But the burden of leading the side this year seems to have affected his batting big-time as he hasn't scripted an innings of note after eight games. It would have been great had he chosen to not saddle himself with the captaincy. (PTI Photo/BCCI)
Read LessJacques Kallis (Kolkata Knight Riders) In the early half of his career, Jacques Kallis' South African teammates had named him 'Doz… Read More
In the early half of his career, Jacques Kallis' South African teammates had named him 'Dozy' for his dream like, 'not here right now' attitude on the field. The legendary all-rounder seems to have gone into a snooze cruise this season. Kallis is 33rd on the list of run-getters and ranked 38 in the wicket-takers' chart. (PTI Photo/BCCI)
Read LessCorey Anderson (Mumbai Indians) Mumbai Indians let go Dwayne Smith to bring Corey Anderson on board after the New Zealander scored … Read More
Mumbai Indians let go Dwayne Smith to bring Corey Anderson on board after the New Zealander scored a 36-ball hundred against West Indies on the New Year's day. The 23-year-old did back his claims of being the hottest kid on the block by doing well against the Indians at home. But the all-rounder's inability to handle spinners has only backfired on MI. (PTI Photo/BCCI)
Read LessDinesh Karthik (Delhi Daredevils) For a team that was built from scratch, the folks at Delhi Daredevils must be scratching their head… Read More
For a team that was built from scratch, the folks at Delhi Daredevils must be scratching their heads for the astronomical sum (Rs 12 crore) they paid for Dinesh Karthik. The man from Tamil Nadu hasn't lived up to his team's and fans' expectations after a fruitful season with Mumbai Indians last year. (PTI Photo/BCCI)
Read LessMohammed Shami (Delhi Daredevils)
If the ICC World T20 wasn't good enough to prove that Mohammad Shami isn't cut out for the shortest form, IPL 7 has endorsed that belief. In the 10 games that he has played, Shami has conceded 304 runs and picked just five wickets for his efforts. (BCCI/IPL)
Amit Mishra (Sunrisers Hyderabad) With a nine-plus economy rate, Amit Mishra qualifies to be the official whipping boy of the league…. Read More
With a nine-plus economy rate, Amit Mishra qualifies to be the official whipping boy of the league. The leg-spinner, who looked in great form in the ICC World T20 not a very long time ago, seems to have lost his mojo of late. He's been bowling half trackers and full tosses consistently and that has only damaged his team's chances. (PTI Photo/BCCI)
Read LessDale Steyn (Sunrisers Hyderabad) The South African speedster hasn't really come into his own till now. The batsmen seem to have … Read More
The South African speedster hasn't really come into his own till now. The batsmen seem to have got the wood over him in this edition and it reflects in his economy rate of 7.45. The 30year-old has picked 10 wickets in as many games and he appeared helpless after the hiding he took (23 runs in one over) from AB de Villiers. (PTI Photo/BCCI)
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