The 16th edition of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) is currently underway with splendid enthusiasm among the fans. The fans love to watch their favourite players in action at the most fascinating championship in the country. In a major setback to all the cricket fans, some eminent cricketers are likely to be featured in their last edition of the IPL. Let’s find out the 5 Players who might not play in IPL 2024:
List of Top 5 players who might not star in IPL 2024
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Legendary Indian World Cup-winning captain M.S Dhoni is likely not going to feature at IPL 2024. Dhoni will turn 42 this year and has already hinted that this might be his last IPL of a glorious career. Dhoni represents the Chennai Super Kings franchise and has successfully led the franchise to four title victories. Undoubtedly, Dhoni will be the most missed cricketer ever in the history of IPL.
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Amit Mishra
Amit Mishra, 40, is the second oldest cricketer at the IPL. Ace leg-spinner Mishra was ignored in the 2022 auctions but was picked by Lucknow Super Giants in the current edition. Since Mishra will turn 41 next year, his fitness level will be closely monitored by LSG as it will deteriorate with the rising age and he will be unable to find any franchise for the forthcoming season if he fails to maintain a difficult fitness level. Mishra had been a valuable part of the Delhi Capitals / Daredevils franchise previously.
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Ambati Rayudu
Ambati Rayudu is one of the finest Indian batsmen in the history of IPL. Though Rayudu has restricted himself to playing at the IPL only, he has deliberately failed to showcase his rich talent. Rayudu will turn 38 this year and his inconsistency will be highly questioned by his existing Chennai Super Kings franchise and the others will truly focus to invest in the youth rather than a retiring player. Rayudu also had a prolific IPL for Mumbai Indians earlier.
- Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik outclassed his performance in the previous edition and also struck the doors of the national team. However, Karthik has failed to retain his momentum and joined the commentary box after losing his place in the Indian team. Karthik is going to turn 38 this year and will likely not consider playing the tiring 14 non-stop IPL matches at such a point in his career. Karthik is currently a part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise and he has recently been inconsistent as he will anticipate a comfortable life as a media person. Karthik has remained a crucial part of the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise in his IPL journey. -
Piyush Chawla
Veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla might also play his last IPL in the ongoing edition for Mumbai Indians. Chawla’s fitness has always kept him distant from being a consistent part of the Indian team as well as any franchise at the IPL. Though he is performing well in the current season, franchises will likely ascertain his health as he turns 35 this year and provide opportunities to the evolving youngsters. In his luminous career at IPL, Chawla has also represented the Kings XI Punjab and the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise.
The IPL fans are already missing the likes of Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo who formed a vital element of IPL. Apart from the aforementioned prominent Indian stars, some key overseas players including Mohammed Nabi, Rilee Roussow and David Wiese are also likely playing their final IPL. They are now heading towards their 40s and will find it difficult to be grabbed by a franchise at the upcoming auctions.
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