IPL 2019: Players from each team who played in Big Bash VIII
The eighth season of Big Bash ended with Melbourne Renegades lifting the trophy. Aaron Finch showed potential as a captain after a dismal series against India. He would carry his luck forward on his future national team captaincy.
Indian Premier League season 12 starts on 23rd March 2019. Some of the players who played in Big Bash 2018/19 will be playing in IPL 12. Unfortunately, none of the Indian cricketers were permitted to ply their trade in the Men's Big Bash much like earlier seasons.
Big Bash gave some key moments. IPL players expressed their skills ahead of the 2019 edition of the marquee tournament. While an excellent outing in Big Bash does not necessarily imply that the same would happen in IPL, it is still an important statement.
Before the Indian Premier League, it is essential for considering how some players fared in other leagues as well. It would be good to know what these players are capable of. If you are an IPL fan reading this then, you might get to hear what to expect. Let us examine the IPL players from each team and how they performed in Men's Big Bash 2018/19.
Delhi Capitals
Let us begin with the wooden spoon holders. Delhi Capitals had a disappointing IPL 11. They lost 9 out of 14 matches they played and gave their supporters a hard time.
The experienced captain Gautam Gambhir was replaced midway through the tournament by Shreyas Iyer. The inexperienced youngster showed only little promise. There might be a different captain in IPL 12 or else Shreyas need to carry an enormous burden.
Delhi based side bought 10 players in the auction. Two of their cricketers played in BBL VIII.
Colin Ingram (Adelaide Strikers)
Colin Ingram was roped by Delhi Capitals at a price of Rs.6.4 crores at the auction. The South African batsman was an integral part of the Adelaide Strikers' first ever title win in 2017/18 season. He captained the side for 3 matches in that season.
During this Big Bash season, Ingram captained the team more as their regular skipper Travis Head was often on national duty. He scored 333 runs in 13 innings with an average of 30.27 and a strike rate of 138.75. His season-best 75(43) came against Sydney Thunder.
Sandeep Lamichhane (Melbourne Stars)
Sandeep Lamichhane was retained by Delhi Capitals before IPL 12 auctions. He became the first Nepalese cricketer to play in the Big Bash League after being roped in by Melbourne Stars. The young leg spinner had a promising BBL season.
Under Maxwell's captaincy, the 18-year-old played 8 matches. He took 11 wickets with an average of 17.73. Sandeep's best BBL 08 bowling figures (3-11) came against Sydney Sixers. The talented spinner expresses his huge appetite for wickets before IPL 12.