Retired cricketers who can be big asset to IPL teams

Despite being away from international cricket, they somehow make the franchise tournament their own and turn it into a showdown of madness. When a talk about a grand league such as IPL, it is pretty evident that the names involved with such a high-level tournament are bound to produce brilliant figures from the cricketers who have already shined in international cricket. Let’s look at three of these great players who have bid adieu to international cricket but can still become considerable assets in IPL.

ROSS TAYLOR

The 38 years old veteran New Zealand batter retired from international cricket on the 4th of April this year. He was one the most consistent batters to ever play for the black caps. He not only ruled international cricket but also ruled IPL from its inaugural season itself in 2008. Taylor was signed by Royal Challengers Banglore for the first season before moving to Rajasthan Royals in the 2011 league auction. Later the batsman joined Delhi Daredevils in 2012 and played for the franchise for that season. For the 2013 edition, he was traded to Pune Warriors India and later returned to Delhi for his final season in 2014. In his 55 IPL matches, the kiwi batter scored 1017 runs with a considerable average of 25.4 and a strike rate of 123.7. He has been one of the greatest T20 batsmen for New Zealand. In his 102 T20Is, he scored 1909 runs for New Zealand.

KIERON POLLARD

The 34-year-old destructive West Indian all-rounder announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on the 20th of April 2022. Despite calling it a day in international cricket, Pollard is walking a menace given the towering stature that he comes to the fore. He is a fine striker and can wreak absolute havoc on the field if he gets going. One of the finest athletes at his age, and his towering presence also ensures on the field that his franchise is never a run short in the tournament. Although Pollard has retired from international cricket, he is still justifying his potential in IPL and is an essential asset for his franchise Mumbai Indians.

MS DHONI

One of the most exemplary leaders India and CSK ever had, MS has been excellent with his field skills right from the first season. He has been a master of the game and has proved this several times with his bat and captaincy. MS has finished many crucial games for Chennai Super Kings. Many have been questioning his age; however, Dhoni has constantly been proving his importance to the franchise, and thus he can still become a significant asset in IPL! Since Dhoni left international cricket, there have been many talks about his capabilities to carry on in IPL. However, despite all discussions, the former CSK skipper led CSK towards their fourth title in 2021, shutting all the critics. In the current season where CSK is underperforming, the wicketkeeper-batsman was seen as pretty good with the bat as he scored a fifty in the match this season. Also, during the game against Mumbai Indians, when the team was in desperate need of an excellent finish, Dhoni rescued CSK with a blitz.