10 Players Delhi Daredevils regret letting go

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Finch has been always in demand due to his hard-hitting abilities

The Delhi Daredevils have never been able to finish in the top four positions since the 2012 edition of the IPL.

They have always put a strong squad on paper but lacked a perfect leader ever since Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag moved to other franchises.

However, they have managed to bring the local boy Gambhir back this season. Delhi Daredevils also have produced some remarkable players over the years who are one of the most sought ones currently.

Had they managed to keep some players back, they could have managed to finish in a better position. We will look at the players who Delhi Daredevils regret selling.


#10 Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis was brought back by KXIP using the Right to Match card in the 2018 IPL auction.
Marcus Stoinis was brought back by KXIP using the Right to Match card in the 2018 IPL auction

The Aussie all-rounder is known for his magnificent knock of 146* against New Zealand which helped Australia to chase a massive target of 287.

Ever since this knock, he has been able to cement his place in the limited overs squad.

He is better known as a finisher in the shortest format of the game. He can be very effective in bowling during the middle overs.

Although he is not a wicket-taking bowler, he can reduce the run rate of the opposition and is also a very economical bowler.

He was bought by the Delhi Daredevils for the 2015 edition of the IPL. He wasn't given a single chance to prove his mettle during his time at the Delhi Daredevils.

He was bought by the KXIP during the 2016 IPL auction.

His performances are very eye-catching as he has scored 146 runs from seven innings with a staggering average of 36.50 and also has eight wickets to his name.

He was brought back by the KXIP for a hefty sum of 6.2 crores after intense bidding between the Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

He would have perfectly matched Delhi's plans as Delhi's search for an all-rounder has never ended. Delhi Daredevils will have surely regretted selling him.

#9 Nathan Coulter-Nile

Coulter-Nile won't be a part of IPL 2018 due to a sustained hamstring injury
Coulter-Nile won't be a part of IPL 2018 due to a sustained hamstring injury

Coulter-Nile is one of the most underrated fast bowlers whose career has been riddled with injuries. He has never been able to feature prominently in the national side due to regular injuries.

Despite not being a part of the Australian team during the ICC World Cup in 2015 and also the Champions Trophy in 2017, he has performed exceptionally well whenever he has got chances.

He is also known for taking wickets in batsman-friendly pitches. His short balls are a treat to watch. The Australian pacer also has a good mix of variations which can stifle the batsmen.

He was bought by the Delhi Daredevils in the 2014 IPL auction for a massive sum of 4.25 crore after having a short stint with the Mumbai Indians.

He couldn't feature in the 2014 edition of the IPL due to an injury.

In the 2015 edition of the IPL, Coulter-Nile played 11 matches where he scalped 15 wickets at an impressive economy of 7.55. He was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the tenth edition of the IPL for 3.5 crores.

He is also one of the most injury prone cricketers in the world. Due to a prolonged hamstring injury, he was replaced by Corey Anderson.

Though he is an injury prone bowler, he can be lethal and prove to be a game changer when fully fit.

#8 Siddharth Kaul

Kaul was the leading wicket-taker for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2017 edition of the IPL.
Kaul was the third leading wicket-taker for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2017 edition of the IPL.

Siddharth Kaul, the promising fast bowler has become one of Sunrisers' most prized possessions.

The quick bowler had also earned a national call-up after impressive performances in the IPL where he took 16 wickets and also finished the season as Sunrisers' third-leading wicket-taker.

The young prodigy from Chandigarh was also a part of the victorious U-19 team in 2008 under the captaincy of Virat Kohli.

He can also bowl above 130 km/h speed regularly. Kaul is an energetic fielder and can definitely be an addition to the team's assets.

Kaul's first IPL franchise was Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 where he did not get a single chance to prove his worth.

He was bought by the Delhi Daredevils that following year where he got to play a total of 11 games out of which he took six wickets at an economy of 8.54.

After a gap of two years, he was given a lifeline by the Sunrisers Hyderabad where he grabbed his opportunity and staged the best comeback he could ever make. He has also become a mainstay in the Sunrisers Hyderabad starting line-up.

He was brought back by the Sunrisers Hyderabad for a massive price of 3.80 crores. Delhi Daredevils would have hoped they hadn't sold him as he can prove to be a game-changer.

#7 Umesh Yadav

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Umesh Yadav was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for 4.2 crores

Umesh Yadav, the fast bowler from Vidarbha has featured prominently in the IPL over the years. His abilities of bowling regularly above 140 kmph has made him a mainstay in the Indian squad.

The pacer has made a name for himself in the longest format of the game. He can move the ball in both ways and his bouncers are a threat to any batsman. Yadav also holds the record for the fastest ball bowled by an Indian to his name.

The pacer exhibits sheer power in his bowling and is a great wicket-taker. His abilities to swing the ball late came to light when he took match figures of 4/24 against Rajasthan Royals in the 2013 edition.

A string of bad performances led him the axe and he now plies his trade for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

With the form he is in right now, he would definitely be a loss for both Delhi Daredevils as well as Kolkata Knight Riders.

#6 Kedar Jadhav

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Kedar Jadhav has become a mainstay in India's limited overs squad

Kedar Jadhav, the multi-utility player has made a mark for himself in the Indian setup. He shot to fame in the IPL when he scored a 29-ball 50 in his IPL debut.

The attacking batsman can don the role of an off-spinner, wicketkeeper and also as a specialist batsman.

The 33-year-old has slowly become Virat Kohli's go-to-man as a spinner during the middle overs when in need of a wicket.

Jadhav has repaid the faith of selectors ever since he made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in Ranchi.

His ODI comeback against England couldn't have been better as he played a match-winning knock of 120 which sealed India's victory against England.

The player has excelled for the different teams he has played in the IPL. He was acquired by the Chennai Super Kings for massive 7.80 crores.

He played a crucial role in Chennai's win against the Mumbai Indians in the opening encounter of the 11th edition of the IPL.

He has had two stints with Delhi Daredevils. In both instances, the Daredevils made a huge blunder by selling the aggressive batsman.

#5 Aaron Finch

Aaron Finch is the only player to have played for seven different franchises in the history of IPL.
Aaron Finch is the only player to have played for seven different franchises in the history of IPL

Aaron Finch, the Australian opening batsman is a great asset to any team. The attacking batsman can be lethal in response to any bowling attack and can clear the rope with ease.

He has always been in demand due to his hard-hitting abilities. The power-hitter has always been a threat to any bowler. Finch was also appointed as Australia's T20 captain for a short period of time.

The technically sound batsman is also known for scoring 156 runs off just 63 balls against England.

Though he has not represented Australia even for a single test match, he is one of the core players' for Australia's key to success in the limited overs.

He made his IPL debut against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2010. Since then, he has managed to find a franchise during every season.

He was bought by the Kings XI Punjab for a mammoth price of 6.2 crores.

Even the Delhi Daredevils tried their hand at acquiring him, but they tasted very little success.

Delhi have always been in need of an aggressive batsman at the top and he could have been the ideal solution.

#4 Jaydev Unadkat

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Jaydev Unadkat was the second costliest buy in the 2018 IPL auction

Jaydev Unadkat earned a lifeline in the IPL after performing tremendously for the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant in the 2017 IPL which led them to their maiden final. He has also earned national call-ups due to the same.

The fast bowler has failed to perform when it mattered the most. With the Indian team, he has found very little success. However, this has nothing to do when compared with his IPL stats.

The bowler has taken 57 wickets from the 48 matches he has played in the IPL at an economy of 8.03.

Unadkat can bowl short balls and yorkers at will. His dream season with Rising Pune Supergiant has made him a regular in India's T20 squad.

During the 10th edition of the IPL, he took 24 wickets in 12 matches at an economy of 7.02. Unadkat was the costliest Indian to be bought at the IPL auction. He was bought for 11.5 crores by the Rajasthan Royals.

The Delhi Daredevils have never been able to fill the big boots left by Zaheer Khan. Unadkat would have been the best choice but now it has become a thing of remote past.

#3 Andre Russell

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Andre Russell was retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders for 8.5 crores

The Windies all-rounder has returned to competitive cricket after following a one-year ban from ICC. Russell is a highly anticipated all-rounder who can deliver the goods and also turn the tides.

He is greatly remembered for providing the final touch against India in the semi-finals of the 2016 T20 world cup.

He can play the role of a finisher as well as a specialist bowler in death overs.

Russell is also one of the two players to be retained by the KKR ahead of the 2018 IPL auction.

He is a hard-hitter of the ball and can dispatch it out of the stadium. He is also the lone bowler to take four wickets in four balls in the history of T20 cricket.

He has played 35 matches in the IPL, where he has scored 589 runs at a mind-blowing strike rate of 172.22.

He has also scalped 31 wickets at an economy of 8.45. This is more than what the team wants from an all-rounder.

The KKR were lucky to fetch him at a bargain price of 60 lakhs in the 2014 IPL auction. It would be a hard fact for Delhi Daredevils to digest as they have lost a player of such caliber and tremendous abilities.

#2 Dinesh Karthik

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Karthik has been appointed as the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders for the 2018 edition of the IPL.h

Dinesh Karthik, the most underrated wicket-keeper batsman has been the toast of the nation ever since he single-handedly won the Nidahas Trophy from the hands of Bangladesh. He played an excellent cameo by scoring 29 runs from just eight balls.

He is known for his fine stroke-play and also hitting boundaries at regular intervals. He is also a technically sound batsman whose reverse sweeps are a treat to watch.

He has been in and out of the Indian team over a long time.

Karthik is also one of the players to have played for the most number of franchises. Though his IPL stats aren't much eye-catching but with the form he is in right now, he can prove to be a game-changer.

He has played a total of 152 matches where he has scored 2903 runs at an average of 24.81.

Karthik holds the record for the most stumpings in the IPL. He has also 88 catches and 26 stumpings to his name.

Had the Delhi Daredevils known that he would have become one of the most sought wicketkeeper-batsman in the world, they wouldn't have ever thought of selling him.

#1 AB De Villiers

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De Villiers has been part of Royal Challengers Bangalore since 2011

AB De Villliers, the talented batsman from South Africa is one of the most consistent performers in the world.

He also holds the record for the scoring the fastest 50, fastest 100 and also fastest 150 in the ODI format.

He is a 360-degree batsman who can hit the ball all over the ground irrespective of the bowler.

De Villiers can be very aggressive with the bat when he is in fine touch. He has grown as a player to become one of South Africa's greatest batsman.

He is also a live-wire in his position. Be it his electric fielding, handy wicketkeeping or complete batting skills, he is an all-round package.

The South African can also provide some valuable guidance and tips to the other players when needed.

He has also become a mainstay in the Royal Challengers' Bangalore squad. He was bought by the Royal Challengers for a tremendous amount of 7 crores in the 2011 IPL auction after being released by the Delhi Daredevils. He has proved to be worthy of every single penny.

During his time with Delhi Daredevils, he got to play a total of 21 matches in the first two editions of the IPL before being sold to the Royal Challengers. He scored a total of 560 runs with a staggering average of 51.66.

Selling him would definitely be a hard fact for team management to digest. Had they kept him, they could have found solutions to Delhi's never-ending batting woes.

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Edited by Alan John