IPL 2019: 6 cricketers who will be missed a lot this year

The Indian Premier League is all set to take-off this month and the fans are excited, all ready to witness their favorite franchises back in action. There are always some cricketers who find themselves lucky to be a part of the cash-rich league while some, unfortunately, do not make it to the mega event.

Considering their recent form in competitive cricket, here is the list of 6 cricketers from around the globe who will be thoroughly missed in the upcoming edition of the IPL.

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#6 James Neesham

Neesham went unsold in the IPL auctions.

If we talk about the most impactful all-rounders at the moment in world cricket, James Neesham will definitely make it to the top 3. The 28-year-old is going under a purple patch since his return to New Zealand side in January year which was evident in the ODI series against Sri Lanka.

The southpaw marked his comeback with a 13-ball 47 in the first game including 6 sixes and 5 of those came in a single over. In the 2nd ODI, he again pulled off a 37-ball 64 to push his team to a competitive total.

Neesham was impressive with the ball too as he scalped 6 wickets in the 3-match ODI series on his return. Earlier in December 2018, Neesham, whose base price was INR 75L, went unsold in the IPL auctions.

#5 Hazratullah Zazai

Zazai has slammed 6 sixes in an over in their domestic T20 league

After witnessing the rise of Afghan spinners, Hazratullah Zazai emerges as their new batting sensation, who dominates right at the top of the order.

The 20-year-old entered the record books with his jaw-dropping innings of 162 off just 62 balls and slammed the second highest individual score in T20I cricket. The opening batsman took Afghanistan to a team total of 278 which is the highest in T20I cricket.

In the IPL player auctions for 2019 season, Zazai couldn't find a buyer at his base price of INR 50L.

#4 Reeza Hendricks

Hendricks has cemented his world cup spot for Proteas

The talented South African batsman, Reeza Hendricks is in the form of his life, who recently stepped up in the absence of retired AB de Villiers and the injured Quinton de Kock against Pakistan at home.

The 29-year-old scored 169 runs in the ODI series at an average of 42 and finished as the second highest run-getter in the T20I series. With the talent he possesses, he deserved an IPL contract to be fair.

The right-hander went unsold for his base price of INR 50L.

#3 Tom Curran

Curran made his IPL debut in 2018

Tom Curran, who joined Kolkata Knight Riders as a cover for Mitchell Starc in last year's IPL, was released by the franchise for his mediocre performance, picking 6 wickets in 5 games at an economy rate of over 11.

But the recent Big Bash League tells a different story. The 23-year-old was a significant part of the Sydney Sixers setup, who picked up 20 wickets from 14 games. In addition to that, he played some impressive cameos coming in at number 7 throughout the BBL season.

Curran, who was not a part of the auctions this time around, will be really missed for what he brings to the table. His younger brother Sam Curran was bagged by Kings XI Punjab for INR 7.2 crores.

#2 Kane Richardson

Kane recently made a comeback in the Australian squad for the India tour

Kane Richardson has been a part of the T20 extravaganza before and last played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2016. In 14 IPL matches, he has been able to bag 18 wickets.

The 28-year-old recently finished as the highest wicket-taker in the Big Bash League, with 24 scalps from 14 games. He played a crucial role with the ball for Melbourne Renegades in their maiden title triumph.

With his base price set at INR 1 crores, Richardson failed to get a buyer in the player auctions.

#1 Daniel Christian

Christian has played 40 IPL matches before

Daniel Christian is the top name on the list, taking recent form into consideration. He won the man of the match award in the BBL final with his all-round performance for the Melbourne Renegades, scoring 38 crucial runs and picking up 2 wickets in the process.

The Australian kept on breaking partnerships with the ball and finished off many matches in his team's favor on a consistent basis in the entire season.

The 35-year-old was a part of the Delhi Capitals in the last season and was released by them ahead of the player auctions. With a base price of INR 1 crores, Christian went unsold and his red hot form will be missed in the IPL.