4 world class all-rounders who might not feature in IPL anymore

The IPL is one of the most prestigious tournaments held in India during the summer. Many players use it as a platform to showcase their talent on the big stage. Since its inception, the IPL has seen some world class all-rounders take part. From Shane Watson to Sunil Narine, many all-rounders showcased their talents with both bat and ball. Some franchises have been blessed with the presence of a few worthy all-rounders like Dwayne Bravo, Andre Russell, and Chris Morris.

The IPL also introduced a few all-rounders like Hardik Pandya, Dwayne Bravo, and Glenn Maxwell to world cricket. This year's IPL saw some all-rounders exceed expectations. Sunil Narine, the off-spinning all-rounder, was the most valuable player this season with handy performances with the bat and ball.

However, all-rounders who had a fair share of success in the previous editions found it hard to make it to any IPL team, and some even failed to get a spot in the playing XI this season. Let us look at a few players who will find it hard to make it to the IPL in 2019.

#4 Corey Anderson (New Zealand)

New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson

The Kiwi all-rounder, who made his International debut against South Africa in 2012, played for Delhi Daredevils and Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He made the headlines at the start of 2014, scoring a century off 36 balls, and beating Shahid Afridi's record. Anderson continued his form with some crucial knocks against India. The big-hitting all-rounder got his maiden IPL call in 2014 when he was draft by Mumbai for INR. 4.5 crores. He responded well playing a crucial knock against Rajasthan Royals scoring 44-ball 95 to help Mumbai qualify for the playoffs.

Owing to his injuries, he was out of the IPL for a considerable time but returned in 2017 with Delhi Daredevils. RCB picked Corey Anderson as the replacement of Nathan Coulter Nile for the 2018 IPL. His recent performances are not so promising, and might see him dropped from the RCB franchise next season. As he is no longer part of the New Zealand squad, no team would be willing to get him on board.

Corey Anderson's IPL performance:

Matches- 30, Runs- 538, Average- 24.45, Wickets- 11, Economy- 10.46.

#3 Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka)

The Sri Lankan all-rounder was a part of Delhi Daredevils

The Sri Lankan all-rounder, who made his international debut against Australia in 2009, has been part of Kolkata Knight Riders, Pune Warriors India, and Delhi Daredevils. He made his IPL debut against Chennai Super Kings in 2009. Since then, he has scored 724 runs at an average of 23.35. Mathews was draft by Delhi Daredevils in 2015 for a whopping price INR. 7.5 crores.

Owing to his injuries, he was out of the IPL for a considerable time but returned in 2017 with Delhi Daredevils. He found no bidders in the 2018 player auction and would find it hard to make it to any IPL team. His breakthrough in the International circuit came in 2014, scoring consecutive centuries in England.

Angelo Mathews overall IPL performance:

Matches- 49, Runs- 724, Average- 23.35, Wickets- 27, Economy- 8.18.

#2 James Faulkner (Australia)

The big-hitting all-rounder was a part of Rajasthan Royals

The Australian all-rounder, who made his international debut against India in 2012, was a part of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Faulkner made his IPL debut against Delhi Daredevils in 2011. His consistent performances in the domestic circuit helped him garner recognition. Faulkner, who made his ODI debut against West Indies in 2013, scored 1033 runs in his 69 ODI games. He last played an ODI match in 2017 against India. Faulkner's impressive knocks came in 2013, scoring a century against India at Chinnaswamy.

James Faulkner is a regular in the Big Bash, currently playing for Melbourne Stars. His recent form is not quite promising and will find it hard to make a comeback to the national side. It might also be an end to his IPL career.

James Faulkner's overall IPL performance:

Matches- 60, Runs- 527, Average- 21.08, Wickets- 59, Economy- 8.69.

#1 Dwayne Smith (West Indies)

West Indies all-rounder was a part of Chennai Super Kings.

The big-hitting all-rounder, who made his International debut against South Africa in 2004, was part of 4 IPL franchises. Dwayne Smith made his IPL debut against Kings XI Punjab in 2008. Smith was known for his big hitting at the top and has done well for the national squad. He made a comeback to the national squad in 2014 against England. Smith announced his retirement from innational duty in 2017. In the 2014 player auction, Dwayne Smith was draft by Chennai Super Kings for a considerable amount but performed very well for the Men in Yellow.

Gujarat Lions brought him in the 2016 player auction and, he responded well with the bat. In the 2018 IPL auction, Dwayne Smith went unsold and will find it hard to make it to an IPL team. Smith recently struggled in the Hong Kong Blitz where he failed to make an impact with the bat. As he is currently not playing any international cricket, Smith might not get a chance to play IPL.

Dwayne Smith's overall IPL performance:

Matches- 91, Runs- 2385, Average- 28.39, Wickets- 26, Economy- 9.02.