Indian Premier League 2015: New Season, New Teams, Old Superstars
The seventh season of the IPL was disastrous for the Delhi Daredevils, as they finished at the bottom of the table. No wonder they went for an overhaul for the 2015 season, releasing as many as 13 players. Here's a look at a few players who will be turning out for new teams this season.
Yuvraj Singh
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He may not have found a spot in India's World Cup spot, but Yuvraj Singh was always going to be in demand for the Indian Premier League. A whopping Rs 16 crore is what last season's bottom placed team Delhi Daredevils paid to get Yuvraj from the Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Players Who will Miss the Action in IPL 2015)
Yuvraj, who is eyeing an India comeback through the IPL, has been in great domestic form. Though he's not going to captain the Delhi Daredevils side, expect Yuvraj to play a key role in their campaign this season as he tries to prove that he still has a lot of cricket left in him.
Zaheer Khan
Though he hasn't played any significant cricket for over a year, Zaheer Khan's old team Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils had a bidding war for the 36-year-old.
Delhi won the battle, buying Zaheer for Rs 4 crore. His base price was Rs 1 crore. (Rajasthan Geared up to Deliver Another Royal Show)
Delhi, who finished at the bottom of table last season, will also have 'Zak' double-up as their bowling coach.
Mandeep Singh
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Kings XI Punjab's Mandeep Singh will be now playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Can the Kolkata Knight Riders Defend the Title?)
The emerging Player of the IPL in 2012, Mandeep didn't have a good season in IPL 2014 scoring just 21 runs in three matches. But a Ranji Trophy double ton ahead of the IPL should give him the confidence he needs before he joins his new side, which has many match winners with the bat.
Michael Hussey
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Mr. Cricket is back with the Chennai Super Kings after one season with the Mumbai Indians.
Though he may have retired from international cricket, Hussey is as fit as a fiddle, and have been a regular feature in the Big Bash League in Australia.
Darren Sammy
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When Darren Sammy was picked up by the Royal Challengers Bangalore, he thanked the IPL as he wouldn't have to bowl to the deadly trio of Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli.
The West Indian all-rounder was bought by RCB for Rs 2.8 Crore. Sammy's earlier featured in the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad.