IPL 2019: 4 capped players who might go unsold in the next auction

We have reached the playoffs of the 2019 edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) and all the teams have played their league stage quota of 14 games each. It has been an exciting season so far and talents of quite a few prodigies have come to light.

Mumbai Indians have dominated the proceedings right from the start and lead the group with 18 points to their name. They are closely followed by Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals who have managed to win 9 games. Sunrisers Hyderabad pipped Kolkata Knight Riders to find a spot in the playoffs.

While most of the capped players have made a mark in this year's edition of the cash-rich league, some of the players failed to make an impact and haven't been in the scheme of things lately.

On that note, let's take a look at the capped players who might go unsold in the upcoming auction.

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#4 Murali Vijay

Murali Vijay hasn't played a single game so far this season.

Murali Vijay was one of the mainstays in Chennai Super Kings' during his first stint with the franchise and played a crucial role in their IPL campaign. With the passage of time, he has fallen down the pecking order and has found game time hard to come by.

The 35-year-old cricketer was one of the most feared openers in the Indian Premier League at the peak of his career. However, his fortunes changed when he suffered a tennis elbow injury which prevented him from playing crafty and creative shots. As a result, he hasn't been able to play crafty and creative shots and has been considered unfit for the T20 format.

With CSK already having a plethora of openers in their kitty, Murali Vijay could well be released by Chennai Super Kings. Due to his poor returns and inability to play unorthodox shots, he might find no takers in the next auction.

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#3 Yusuf Pathan

Yusuf Pathan has been one of the biggest flops for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season.

Yusuf Pathan, the hard-hitting batsman from Vadodara was one of the regulars in the Indian team till 2012. However, he has not been in the reckoning since then vastly due to his inconsistency and a steep decline in his performances.

This season has been no different as he has only managed to score a paltry 40 runs from 10 matches at a poor average of 13.33 and strike-rate of 88.88. Despite being labelled as a reliable finisher, he has never managed to get going and has increased the reliance on the top order. He has thrown away his wicket cheaply on numerous occasions and has failed to make a mark. Added to his woes, he has rarely made a contribution with the ball this season.

With neither age nor form on his side, Yusuf Pathan could be let go by the Hyderabad franchise. Also with teams adopting a relatively younger squad, he might not fit into them and could go unsold in the next auction.

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#2 Stuart Binny

Stuart Binny's value as a cricketer has gradually declined over the years.

Stuart Binny, the 34-year-old cricketer from Karnataka is simply one of the most overrated cricketers in the Indian Premier League. Time and again, Rajasthan Royals have made a huge blunder by retaining or buying back Stuart Binny. Without any remarkable performances to his name, he has been hyped as a specialist all-rounder.

The 34-year-old cricketer from Karnataka had played 8 matches where he scored 70 runs at an average of 23.33. A lot of eyebrows were raised and the cricket fraternity went all guns blazing after Rajasthan Royals' decision to retain Stuart Binny for the 2019 edition of Indian Premier League.

With a lot of promising and talented all-rounders waiting in the wings, Rajasthan Royals could release Stuart Binny and look for new options. Subsequently, Binny might most probably find no buyers in the next auction.

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#1 Umesh Yadav

Nothing had gone in the right path for Umesh Yadav this season.

Umesh Yadav, the fast bowler from Vidarbha had clearly been one of the weakest links in Royal Challengers Bangalore's bowling department. Despite being one of the most experienced bowlers in RCB's lineup, he had completely stumbled to find his form and rhythm this season.

He had only taken 8 wickets from 11 matches at an economy rate of 9.80. He has leaked way too many runs and has been bashed away by the batsmen all over the ground. His yorkers have missed the blockhole and his short balls have been far from the desired. Added to his woes, he has been sloppy in the field and has missed some crucial catches.

With very little positives to account from Umesh Yadav's performances, Royal Challengers Bangalore will have no choice but release Umesh Yadav and acquire some quality bowlers.