8 Expensive players who failed to make a mark in IPL

7. Brendon McCullum 

The Kolkata Knight Riders opted to sign Brendon McCullum in the IPL-5 player auction at a massive price of $900,000 expecting him to set the stands on fire with his performances and aggressive gameplay. The Kiwi superstar flattered to deceive finishing with a run tally of just 289 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 102.

The sluggish slow Eden Gardens pitches were evidently not much to his liking as evident from his performances. His poor performances for the side after being purchased for such a big bounty will indeed be a lesson for all franchises out there.