Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most prestigious cricket tournament in the world where players from all around the world come to display their talent. As IPL is one of the most competitive leagues, players race to make it to any of the 10 franchises of the tournament.
Many players remain unsold in the auction due to their performances or lack of availability. Ahead of the IPL 2024 Auction, here are 5 players who could remain unsold for the next season.
1. Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik has played minimum cricket in the past year as he was more seen doing commentary. The wicketkeeping batter had a disappointing IPL 2023 season. He scored only 140 runs in 13 matches with no personal milestone like fifty or a hundred in the tournament.
2. Mohammad Nabi
Mohammed Nabi was unsold in the IPL 2023 and it is possible that he will not get a chance to represent any team this time too. Nabi is an all-rounder, however, his recent performances have not impressed anyone.
3. Mandeep Singh
Mandeep Singh has played for a number of IPL clubs, but his results have not always lived up to the hype. Even though he has shown flashes of talent, his inconsistent performance in the IPL may be the main factor keeping him unsold.
4. Joe Root
Joe Root did not deliver to his potential in the last IPL season. Root played only three matches in his debut season and scored just 10 runs. He is considered to be a Test format player and therefore he may go unsold in IPL Auctions.
5. Manish Pandey
Manish Pandey was the first Indian batter to score a hundred in IPL history. He is known for his explosive batting but in last season he had a poor performance. He scored just 160 runs in 10 matches in the last edition of the IPL.