5 players who have never changed their IPL franchise
The IPL over the years has seen its fair share of chopping and changing. There is a trend going around that the players who once get picked do not go on to play for the same franchise for more than three years. Also, at fresh auction, the franchises are allowed to retain only five players and hence they have to let go their core from the last season.
There are only a handful of cricketers who have managed to stay at the same IPL franchise all these years. These players are exceptional for their team and have been proven match-winners. The teams cannot afford to let these cricketers go.
In this article, we will take a look at 5 players who have never changed their IPL franchise.
#5 David Miller (KXIP)
David Miller is one of the most dangerous batsmen in the IPL. Having been bought by the Kings XI Punjab for a considerable fee of 6 crores in 2012, Miller has been a consistent performer for them and hence has regularly featured in their side for almost eight years.
He has single-handedly won a lot of matches for his side in the past due to his hard-hitting in the death overs. His knock of 101 not out off 38 balls against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013 was a treat to watch for the cricket fans.
#4 Lasith Malinga (MI)
Lasith Malinga has been one of the most dangerous bowlers in the IPL for the last few seasons. Having been bought by Mumbai Indians in 2008, Malinga was a crucial part of the team till 2017. Thereafter, the MI offered him the role of bowling mentor in 2018.
He was signed back by the Mumbai Indians as a player again for 2 crores at the 2019 Auction. His ability to bowl perfect toe-crushing yorkers have helped Mumbai Indians win the IPL three times in their history and has given them a dependable option in defending totals on the flat Wankhede pitch.
Lasith Malinga is the leading wicket-taker in the IPL with 154 scalps in 110 matches at an average of 19.01. Hence, his figures speak about his contribution to the Mumbai Indians over the years.