10 players who performed well in IPL after retiring from international cricket
Due to the intense competitiveness and high octane action, the shortest format of the game is deemed suited for the younger generation, and ageing legs are thought to be more of a liability on the field. However, there are a few gentlemen, who even after having retired from the rigours of international cricket, managed to conjure instances of magic with bat or ball. Here’s a list of ten such players:
Michael Hussey
Michael Hussey, or Mr.Cricket, had a reassuring presence at the crease, guarding his wicket with aplomb, and at the same time, playing awe inspiring strokes of all kinds throughout the ground.
He started his international career in his late 20s, but quickly stacked up a remarkable career with a rare gift of the game and a relentless pursuit for improvement.
He played his last Test in early 2013, and by that time, had played four seasons of IPL sides with Chennai. In the 2013 season, he accumulated a massive 733 runs in 17 matches, and was the Orange Cap holder. He hit as many as six half-centuries, with a best score of 95. He played a further two seasons for the Mumbai Indians, but featured in comparatively less number of matches.