IPL 2020: 6 top buys from 2019 released by franchises

#4 Mohit Sharma

Mohit Sharma

Medium pacer Mohit Sharma, who was at one point among the first names on the Chennai Super Kings bowling sheet, has been released by the franchise. Sharma was purchased by CSK for Rs 5 crore, but the franchise played him in only one game, in which he claimed one wicket and conceded 27 runs.

By the end of the season, it seemed CSK had moved on from Sharma.

The pacer’s downturn in fortunes has been rather sharp. He was one of the star performers for India in the 2015 World Cup, when India made the semis. However, injuries and lack of form have hampered his progress.

Speaking of his IPL career, Sharma made his debut in 2013. Under MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings he became a bowling star, winning the Purple Cap in 2014.

He was signed by Kings XI Punjab for Rs 6.5 crore in 2016, but hasn’t had the same impact in recent years. In 2018, he could claim only seven wickets in nine matches.

#3 Sam Curran

Sam Curran

England all-rounder Sam Curran was a thorn in India’s flesh when the Men in Blue last visited the country. He was picked up at the IPL 2019 auction by Kings XI Punjab for Rs 7.2 crore, making him the third most expensive buy of the year.

Curran did not do badly. He scored 95 runs in 9 games at a strike rate of 172.72. With the ball he claimed 10 wickets, including a four-for, but at a very high economy rate of 9.78.

Curran couldn’t quite provide KXIP the stability they were looking for, which is perhaps why he has been released. Considering his obvious potential though, it is likely that Curran might strike another big deal in 2020.