IPL history: Top 5 players underutilized by the franchises

#1 Hashim Amla

Amla became the third player ever to score more than one 100 in a season

If there is one player who has been underrated in limited overs format in the last decade, then it must be Hashim Amla. The fact that he is the fastest to 2000 to 7000 ODI runs, beating the likes of Virat Kohli and Sir Viv Richards, is proof of that.

His flick off the legs and his backfoot punch in the offside are a delight to watch for the fans. His Test match exploits and simplicity in the playing style has resulted in him being overlooked as a white ball player despite boasting a stellar record.

When he came in as a replacement for Punjab, his impact was evident as he scored twin centuries in 2017 - a record previously held by Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle only. But he went unsold in the next two auctions. Looking for flamboyance, franchises have missed a consistent run-scorer over the years.