IPL 2018: 5 retained players who have failed to perform so far

The Indian Premier League has entered its third week. After two weeks of action, most of the teams have played 5 matches and their future course of action in the season is becoming apparent.

Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders have surprised the most and are placed 2nd and 3rd on the points table respectively. While Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians have disappointed the most and are placed 6th and 7th on the points table respectively.

After 5 rounds of games, some of the retained players have been disappointing. A team has many expectations from a player that they retain, but 5 of the retained players have failed to deliver in the season so far:

Note: The list also includes players who were retained using Right to Match card in the auction.

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#5 Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami, India's best Test bowler was one of the two fast bowlers retained by Delhi Daredevils using Right to Match in the auction. It was surprising to see Daredevils retaining him despite having a poor history in the league.

Mohammed Shami had an impressive South Africa Test series where he emerged as the joint highest wicket-taker clinching 15 wickets in 3 matches. The teams' decision was based on his performance on the tour and it has turned out to be a poor one.

Shami has a poor record in the IPL. In the 43 matches that he has played in the league, he has taken 21 wickets at an economy of 9.13.

In the ongoing season, he played in the first 4 matches for the franchise before being dropped from the team. He looked ordinary in all the matches and managed to take just 3 wickets at an economy of 10.40.

With other fast bowlers warming the benches, it is unlikely that Shami will find a place in the playing XI for the rest of the season.

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