From 2008 To 2024: IPL's Obscure Stars

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The upcoming season of the IPL will feature a total of 15 players who also played in the 1st edition back in 2008.

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While the likes of Dhoni, Kohli and Rohit don't need any introduction, there are some lowkey players who do.

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Having said that, here are five lesser-known IPL 2008 stars who will be taking part in the upcoming season too.

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Having started his career with Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in 2008, Piyush Chawla will play for MI in IPL 2024.

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Currently with Delhi Capitals, Ishant Sharma made his IPL debut with KKR in 2008. He missed 6 seasons in between.

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The all-rounder made his debut with Punjab in 2008 and is set to feature for the same team in 2024.

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From East to West, it's been quite a journey for Saha in IPL. Currently part of the Gujarat Titans, he made his debut with KKR in 2008.

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For the unversed, Swapnil was part of MI in 2008, but didn't play a single game. He is part of RCB's squad this season.

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From 2008 To 2024: IPL's Obscure Stars

The upcoming season of the IPL will feature a total of 15 players who also played in the 1st edition back in 2008.

While the likes of Dhoni, Kohli and Rohit don't need any introduction, there are some lowkey players who do.

Having said that, here are five lesser-known IPL 2008 stars who will be taking part in the upcoming season too.

Having started his career with Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in 2008, Piyush Chawla will play for MI in IPL 2024.

5.) Piyush Chawla

Currently with Delhi Capitals, Ishant Sharma made his IPL debut with KKR in 2008. He missed 6 seasons in between.

4.) Ishant Sharma

The all-rounder made his debut with Punjab in 2008 and is set to feature for the same team in 2024.

3.) Rishi Dhawan

From East to West, it's been quite a journey for Saha in IPL. Currently part of the Gujarat Titans, he made his debut with KKR in 2008.

2.) Wriddhiman Saha

For the unversed, Swapnil was part of MI in 2008, but didn't play a single game. He is part of RCB's squad this season.

1.) Swapnil Singh

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