5 90s batsmen we would have loved to watch in the IPL

Twenty20 is no longer all fun and games, and now as the game has evolved, it has occupied the imagination of the cricketing world all around. Some might even argue this format is best suited to spread the game all around the globe.

The players who play the game have now realised that they have to be right on the money at all times or else they will be exposed and their skills need to be sharp throughout the game.

Having said that, there are some current players who have almost owned the format. Hence, it is but natural to reflect on few players from the previous decade who might have been superstars in this format.

 

Michael Bevan

The southpaw from Australia is arguably one of the greatest One Day Player, and few doubt his credentials when it comes down to crunch situations and finishing games.

Bevan had nerves of steel, and on many occasions, he bailed out Australia from seemingly hopeless positions.

In 232 matches, Bevan has an outstanding average of 53.58, a testament to the fact that he loved finishing off games and not leaving the job for anyone else. In 196 innings, he was not out in 67 innings. Teams in the IPL would have lapped him up for this purpose.

Apart from this, Bevan was a more than handy left-arm chinaman bowler, and on Indian surfaces, he without any doubt would have been a handy inclusion.