5 batsmen with a point to prove at this year's IPL
This year's Indian Premier League (IPL) looks set to be the most exciting season in its history. A lot of new faces have come into the tournament this year, significant changes have been made to each franchise's squad, and there were some surprise players who remained unsold at this year's auction.
The IPL has always featured the most destructive batsmen in world cricket, and this year's season is no different. But a few of the destructive batsmen have seen their fortunes decline lately, while some others haven't had the chance to showcase the full extent of their ability in front IPL fans yet.
Here's a look at five batsmen who will have a point to prove at this year's IPL:
#1 Chris Gayle
Has there ever been a more destructive batsman in T20 cricket than Chris Gayle? Well, if last year's IPL season was anything to go by, the answer would be a surprising yes.
Gayle had an extremely poor season last year, which led to the Royal Challengers Bangalore letting him go for this year's edition. Other franchises at this year's auction did not seem too keen to recruit the services of the big-hitting opening batsmen either, with him being a last-minute pick by the Kings XI Punjab.
However, Gayle remains a fearsome batsman and one poor season does not define his potential. Being let go by his former franchise team will be a bitter pill to swallow, and he will undoubtedly be seeking to prove his critics wrong this season.