IPL 2015: 5 unknown overseas players to watch out for

With the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) barely a few weeks away, now seems to be the ideal time to dwell upon the teams and their chances. The auction had thrown up quite a number of interesting issues: the likes of Martin Guptill went unsold, while little-known KC Cariappa turned out to be the cynosure of all eyes.Among all those foreigners who ended up grabbing a contract, let us take a look at those relatively unknown five who could make it big if given the opportunity. It is of considerable interest to point out that four of the five names here belong to the nation that regained the ODI World Cup earlier this week.

#5 Andrew Tye

Loaded with all-rounders and fast bowlers like Matt Henry and Kyle Abbott, Chennai Super Kings went for the surplus as they spent another 20 lakhs on the uncapped 28-year-old Andrew Tye. The choice of a not-so-young bowler with hardly any experience in domestic circuit startled fans and pundits alike, but CSK has always been known to invest on those who are likely to matter.

The latest reference to Tyes potential can be traced to the Perth Scorcherss game against Melbourne Stars in the semifinal of the Big Bash League in January this year. Booed by the WACA crowd for facing a maiden last over, Tye returned with the ball in hand to scalp two wickets in the 11th over. He finished with impressive figures of 4/18, a feat that steered his team to victory for the third time in a BBL semi-final against the Stars.

The Australian will be eager to make a mark if given enough chances by the CSK selectors in the days to come.