The Indian Premier League (IPL) is widely considered one of the best leagues in the world. It&#8217;s because the quality of cricket being played is top-notch and it provides a platform for the youngsters to rub shoulders with the best in business. The IPL has given us brilliant talents like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Devdutt Padikkal, David Warner, and several others.

It has also helped in re-building the careers of quite a few as players like Shane Watson, Chris Morris, and Shaun Marsh as they have gone on to do well for their respective IPL as well as national teams.

But there is also a downside to it as due to team combinations, conditions and owing to only four foreign players being allowed, a lot of times players miss out from the eleven. No matter how good they may be, sometimes they don&#8217;t find a place in the team.

Even a few legends of the game like Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-going-to-pakistan-tomorrow-chris-gayles-tweet-confuses-ipl-and-pakistan-cricket-fans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a>, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid have gone on to warm the benches during their IPL career.

During this edition of the IPL a number of utility cricketers have got limited opportunities for their respective franchises. And things might not change during the remainder of the UAE leg of the IPL although they deserve a place owing to their terrific T20 numbers.

Here are some benched foreign players who deserve a place in the playing XI

1. Ben Cutting- Kolkata Knight Riders

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-483566" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ben-Cutting.jpg" alt="Ben Cutting" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-483566" class="wp-caption-text">Ben Cutting. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

The Australian all-rounder has done exceedingly well for his state team and in the other franchise T20 leagues across the world. Cutting also was the hero for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final of IPL 2016 against RCB. His sensational cameo and superb bowling enabled SRH to win their first title. After representing SRH and MI, Cutting was snapped by KKR.

Cutting is a utility player and provides the team with batting and bowling depth. KKR are currently placed at fifth in the points table and can think of including Cutting. Also, with Pat Cummins unavailable for the UAE leg of IPL, Cutting at least deserves a game or two to show his all-round prowess.

The burly Australian all-rounder also has some experience in playing the UAE conditions and knows a thing about how to play. Also, KKR can think of using him as a finisher along with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-andre-russells-carnage-takes-jamaica-tallawahs-to-comprehensive-win-over-saint-lucia-kings/">Andre Russell</a> in the team.

2. Mitchell Santner- Chennai Super Kings

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-416994" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Santner.jpg" alt="Mitchell Santner" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-416994" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Santner. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

While buying New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner in the team, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming spoke about how Santner has one of the smartest brains in the cricketing world. Fleming’s statement has some credibility as the slow left-arm orthodox knows what exactly to do during the crucial stages of an inning.

He is pretty similar to what <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravindra-jadeja-should-bat-ahead-of-ms-dhoni-in-csk-sanjay-manjrekar/">Ravindra Jadeja</a> is with for India as he bowl tight overs, contribute crucially at the lower-order for the team and save useful runs while fielding. And that might be one of the reasons of him getting limited opportunities in the CSK team.

Also, the presence of foreign players like Lungi Ngidi, Dwayne Bravo, Moeen Ali, and Sam Curran has not helped his cause. But an intelligent thinking cricketer like Santner surely deserves a place in the team. His effective bowling in the middle-overs can be frustrating for the opposition teams.

3. Mujeeb Ur Rahman- Sunrisers Hyderabad

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-248756" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman.jpg" alt="Mujeeb Ur Rahman" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-248756" class="wp-caption-text">Kings XI Punjab&#8217;s Mujeeb Ur Rahman celebrates fall of Jofra Archer&#8217;s wicket. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption>

While <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mujeeb-ur-rahman-yet-to-get-his-entry-visa-for-ipl-2021-uae-leg/">Mujeeb Ur Rahman</a> is a regular player for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League (BBL) owing to his unorthodox action, the same cannot be said in the IPL. While he played for PBKS for two years in the IPL, SRH haven&#8217;t quite used him due to the presence of Rashid Khan, Jonny Bairstow, Mohammad Nabi, and Kane Williamson.

With only four foreign players allowed, Mujeeb could yet again miss out on the UAE leg of IPL. The only factor that could save him is the conditions during the remainder of the IPL. With slow bowlers being more effective in the UAE, Mujeeb deserves a chance to play for the Orange Army.

While Rashid offers a leg-spin option, Mujeeb’s quick off-breaks can be a handful for the opposition teams. He has so far taken 19 wickets in 19 matches in the IPL.

4. Fabian Allen- Punjab Kings

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-510042" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Fabian-Allen-1.jpg" alt="Fabian Allen" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-510042" class="wp-caption-text">Fabian Allen. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

The PBKS all-rounder has got limited opportunities due to the presence of Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Moises Henriques, and Chris Jordan. The wait could be even more frustrating during the UAE leg of the IPL due to new inclusions like Adil Rashid, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/three-england-players-pull-out-of-ipl-2021-a-day-after-india-cancel-manchester-test-aiden-markram-replaces-dawid-malan/">Aiden Markram</a>, and Nathan Ellis.

Allen, who is a regular member in the CPL is finding it difficult in making it to the playing XI. Allen is a utility player and also provides teams with a spin-bowling option. Also, he is a good fielder and can stop some crucial runs for the team.

He also made headlines by plucking a screamer of a catch during the 2017 CPL league. He was given a chance to play during the first half of the IPL but that was due to the non-availability of the foreign players.

Due to just his sheer brilliance in the field, Allen deserves at least one chance. Also, with Riley Meredith and Jhye Richardson missing, Allen can provide the team with all-round options.

5. Jason Holder- Sunrisers Hyderabad

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-458122" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jason-Holder.jpg" alt="Jason Holder" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-458122" class="wp-caption-text">Jason Holder. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The former West Indian captain first made an impression with CSK in the IPL. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-jharkhand-connection-ms-dhoni-spotted-chatting-with-ishan-kishan-and-anukul-roy-after-csk-vs-mi-game/">MS Dhoni</a> and Co. purchased him owing to his ability to hit the deck hard and the extra pace he generates. Holder had more than a decent season with CSK during the 2013 and 2014 seasons. But the same cannot be said during his stint with his current IPL team SRH.

Holder has majorly been missing from the playing XI purely because of David Warner, Williamson, Nabi, and Rashid Khan. Holder has played far fewer matches, than what one would expect from a quality player like Holder. With SRH currently placed last on the points table, the management might just think of making a change or two in the playing XI.

Also, with Bairstow unavailable, Holder can fill in due to his more-than-a-decent record in the IPL. So far, the all-rounder has taken 22 wickets in 19 IPL games and has scored 108 runs.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is widely considered one of the best leagues in the world. It’s because the quality of cricket being played is top-notch and it provides a platform for the youngsters to rub shoulders with the best in business. The IPL has given us brilliant talents like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Devdutt Padikkal, David Warner, and several others.
It has also helped in re-building the careers of quite a few as players like Shane Watson, Chris Morris, and Shaun Marsh as they have gone on to do well for their respective IPL as well as national teams.
But there is also a downside to it as due to team combinations, conditions and owing to only four foreign players being allowed, a lot of times players miss out from the eleven. No matter how good they may be, sometimes they don’t find a place in the team.
Even a few legends of the game like Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-going-to-pakistan-tomorrow-chris-gayles-tweet-confuses-ipl-and-pakistan-cricket-fans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a>, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid have gone on to warm the benches during their IPL career.
During this edition of the IPL a number of utility cricketers have got limited opportunities for their respective franchises. And things might not change during the remainder of the UAE leg of the IPL although they deserve a place owing to their terrific T20 numbers.
<h3>Here are some benched foreign players who deserve a place in the playing XI</h3>
<h3>1. Ben Cutting- Kolkata Knight Riders</h3>
<figure id="attachment_483566" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-483566" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-483566" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ben-Cutting.jpg" alt="Ben Cutting" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-483566" class="wp-caption-text">Ben Cutting. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The Australian all-rounder has done exceedingly well for his state team and in the other franchise T20 leagues across the world. Cutting also was the hero for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final of IPL 2016 against RCB. His sensational cameo and superb bowling enabled SRH to win their first title. After representing SRH and MI, Cutting was snapped by KKR.
Cutting is a utility player and provides the team with batting and bowling depth. KKR are currently placed at fifth in the points table and can think of including Cutting. Also, with Pat Cummins unavailable for the UAE leg of IPL, Cutting at least deserves a game or two to show his all-round prowess.
The burly Australian all-rounder also has some experience in playing the UAE conditions and knows a thing about how to play. Also, KKR can think of using him as a finisher along with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-andre-russells-carnage-takes-jamaica-tallawahs-to-comprehensive-win-over-saint-lucia-kings/">Andre Russell</a> in the team.

<h3>2. Mitchell Santner- Chennai Super Kings</h3>
<figure id="attachment_416994" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-416994" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-416994" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Santner.jpg" alt="Mitchell Santner" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-416994" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Santner. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
While buying New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner in the team, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming spoke about how Santner has one of the smartest brains in the cricketing world. Fleming’s statement has some credibility as the slow left-arm orthodox knows what exactly to do during the crucial stages of an inning.
He is pretty similar to what <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravindra-jadeja-should-bat-ahead-of-ms-dhoni-in-csk-sanjay-manjrekar/">Ravindra Jadeja</a> is with for India as he bowl tight overs, contribute crucially at the lower-order for the team and save useful runs while fielding. And that might be one of the reasons of him getting limited opportunities in the CSK team.
Also, the presence of foreign players like Lungi Ngidi, Dwayne Bravo, Moeen Ali, and Sam Curran has not helped his cause. But an intelligent thinking cricketer like Santner surely deserves a place in the team. His effective bowling in the middle-overs can be frustrating for the opposition teams.

<h3>3. Mujeeb Ur Rahman- Sunrisers Hyderabad</h3>
<figure id="attachment_248756" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-248756" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-248756" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman.jpg" alt="Mujeeb Ur Rahman" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-248756" class="wp-caption-text">Kings XI Punjab’s Mujeeb Ur Rahman celebrates fall of Jofra Archer’s wicket. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption></figure>
While <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mujeeb-ur-rahman-yet-to-get-his-entry-visa-for-ipl-2021-uae-leg/">Mujeeb Ur Rahman</a> is a regular player for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League (BBL) owing to his unorthodox action, the same cannot be said in the IPL. While he played for PBKS for two years in the IPL, SRH haven’t quite used him due to the presence of Rashid Khan, Jonny Bairstow, Mohammad Nabi, and Kane Williamson.
With only four foreign players allowed, Mujeeb could yet again miss out on the UAE leg of IPL. The only factor that could save him is the conditions during the remainder of the IPL. With slow bowlers being more effective in the UAE, Mujeeb deserves a chance to play for the Orange Army.
While Rashid offers a leg-spin option, Mujeeb’s quick off-breaks can be a handful for the opposition teams. He has so far taken 19 wickets in 19 matches in the IPL.

<h3>4. Fabian Allen- Punjab Kings</h3>
<figure id="attachment_510042" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-510042" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-510042" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Fabian-Allen-1.jpg" alt="Fabian Allen" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-510042" class="wp-caption-text">Fabian Allen. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The PBKS all-rounder has got limited opportunities due to the presence of Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Moises Henriques, and Chris Jordan. The wait could be even more frustrating during the UAE leg of the IPL due to new inclusions like Adil Rashid, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/three-england-players-pull-out-of-ipl-2021-a-day-after-india-cancel-manchester-test-aiden-markram-replaces-dawid-malan/">Aiden Markram</a>, and Nathan Ellis.
Allen, who is a regular member in the CPL is finding it difficult in making it to the playing XI. Allen is a utility player and also provides teams with a spin-bowling option. Also, he is a good fielder and can stop some crucial runs for the team.
He also made headlines by plucking a screamer of a catch during the 2017 CPL league. He was given a chance to play during the first half of the IPL but that was due to the non-availability of the foreign players.
Due to just his sheer brilliance in the field, Allen deserves at least one chance. Also, with Riley Meredith and Jhye Richardson missing, Allen can provide the team with all-round options.

<h3>5. Jason Holder- Sunrisers Hyderabad</h3>
<figure id="attachment_458122" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-458122" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-458122" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jason-Holder.jpg" alt="Jason Holder" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-458122" class="wp-caption-text">Jason Holder. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The former West Indian captain first made an impression with CSK in the IPL. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-jharkhand-connection-ms-dhoni-spotted-chatting-with-ishan-kishan-and-anukul-roy-after-csk-vs-mi-game/">MS Dhoni</a> and Co. purchased him owing to his ability to hit the deck hard and the extra pace he generates. Holder had more than a decent season with CSK during the 2013 and 2014 seasons. But the same cannot be said during his stint with his current IPL team SRH.
Holder has majorly been missing from the playing XI purely because of David Warner, Williamson, Nabi, and Rashid Khan. Holder has played far fewer matches, than what one would expect from a quality player like Holder. With SRH currently placed last on the points table, the management might just think of making a change or two in the playing XI.
Also, with Bairstow unavailable, Holder can fill in due to his more-than-a-decent record in the IPL. So far, the all-rounder has taken 22 wickets in 19 IPL games and has scored 108 runs.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is widely considered one of the best leagues in the world. It&#8217;s because the quality of cricket being played is top-notch and it provides a platform for the youngsters to rub shoulders with the best in business. The IPL has given us brilliant talents like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Devdutt Padikkal, David Warner, and several others.
It has also helped in re-building the careers of quite a few as players like Shane Watson, Chris Morris, and Shaun Marsh as they have gone on to do well for their respective IPL as well as national teams.
But there is also a downside to it as due to team combinations, conditions and owing to only four foreign players being allowed, a lot of times players miss out from the eleven. No matter how good they may be, sometimes they don&#8217;t find a place in the team.
Even a few legends of the game like Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-going-to-pakistan-tomorrow-chris-gayles-tweet-confuses-ipl-and-pakistan-cricket-fans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a>, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid have gone on to warm the benches during their IPL career.
During this edition of the IPL a number of utility cricketers have got limited opportunities for their respective franchises. And things might not change during the remainder of the UAE leg of the IPL although they deserve a place owing to their terrific T20 numbers.
<h3>Here are some benched foreign players who deserve a place in the playing XI</h3>
<h3>1. Ben Cutting- Kolkata Knight Riders</h3>
<figure id="attachment_483566" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-483566" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-483566" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ben-Cutting.jpg" alt="Ben Cutting" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-483566" class="wp-caption-text">Ben Cutting. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The Australian all-rounder has done exceedingly well for his state team and in the other franchise T20 leagues across the world. Cutting also was the hero for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final of IPL 2016 against RCB. His sensational cameo and superb bowling enabled SRH to win their first title. After representing SRH and MI, Cutting was snapped by KKR.
Cutting is a utility player and provides the team with batting and bowling depth. KKR are currently placed at fifth in the points table and can think of including Cutting. Also, with Pat Cummins unavailable for the UAE leg of IPL, Cutting at least deserves a game or two to show his all-round prowess.
The burly Australian all-rounder also has some experience in playing the UAE conditions and knows a thing about how to play. Also, KKR can think of using him as a finisher along with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-andre-russells-carnage-takes-jamaica-tallawahs-to-comprehensive-win-over-saint-lucia-kings/">Andre Russell</a> in the team.

<h3>2. Mitchell Santner- Chennai Super Kings</h3>
<figure id="attachment_416994" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-416994" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-416994" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Santner.jpg" alt="Mitchell Santner" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-416994" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Santner. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
While buying New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner in the team, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming spoke about how Santner has one of the smartest brains in the cricketing world. Fleming’s statement has some credibility as the slow left-arm orthodox knows what exactly to do during the crucial stages of an inning.
He is pretty similar to what <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravindra-jadeja-should-bat-ahead-of-ms-dhoni-in-csk-sanjay-manjrekar/">Ravindra Jadeja</a> is with for India as he bowl tight overs, contribute crucially at the lower-order for the team and save useful runs while fielding. And that might be one of the reasons of him getting limited opportunities in the CSK team.
Also, the presence of foreign players like Lungi Ngidi, Dwayne Bravo, Moeen Ali, and Sam Curran has not helped his cause. But an intelligent thinking cricketer like Santner surely deserves a place in the team. His effective bowling in the middle-overs can be frustrating for the opposition teams.

<h3>3. Mujeeb Ur Rahman- Sunrisers Hyderabad</h3>
<figure id="attachment_248756" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-248756" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-248756" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman.jpg" alt="Mujeeb Ur Rahman" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-248756" class="wp-caption-text">Kings XI Punjab&#8217;s Mujeeb Ur Rahman celebrates fall of Jofra Archer&#8217;s wicket. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption></figure>
While <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mujeeb-ur-rahman-yet-to-get-his-entry-visa-for-ipl-2021-uae-leg/">Mujeeb Ur Rahman</a> is a regular player for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League (BBL) owing to his unorthodox action, the same cannot be said in the IPL. While he played for PBKS for two years in the IPL, SRH haven&#8217;t quite used him due to the presence of Rashid Khan, Jonny Bairstow, Mohammad Nabi, and Kane Williamson.
With only four foreign players allowed, Mujeeb could yet again miss out on the UAE leg of IPL. The only factor that could save him is the conditions during the remainder of the IPL. With slow bowlers being more effective in the UAE, Mujeeb deserves a chance to play for the Orange Army.
While Rashid offers a leg-spin option, Mujeeb’s quick off-breaks can be a handful for the opposition teams. He has so far taken 19 wickets in 19 matches in the IPL.

<h3>4. Fabian Allen- Punjab Kings</h3>
<figure id="attachment_510042" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-510042" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-510042" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Fabian-Allen-1.jpg" alt="Fabian Allen" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-510042" class="wp-caption-text">Fabian Allen. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The PBKS all-rounder has got limited opportunities due to the presence of Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Moises Henriques, and Chris Jordan. The wait could be even more frustrating during the UAE leg of the IPL due to new inclusions like Adil Rashid, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/three-england-players-pull-out-of-ipl-2021-a-day-after-india-cancel-manchester-test-aiden-markram-replaces-dawid-malan/">Aiden Markram</a>, and Nathan Ellis.
Allen, who is a regular member in the CPL is finding it difficult in making it to the playing XI. Allen is a utility player and also provides teams with a spin-bowling option. Also, he is a good fielder and can stop some crucial runs for the team.
He also made headlines by plucking a screamer of a catch during the 2017 CPL league. He was given a chance to play during the first half of the IPL but that was due to the non-availability of the foreign players.
Due to just his sheer brilliance in the field, Allen deserves at least one chance. Also, with Riley Meredith and Jhye Richardson missing, Allen can provide the team with all-round options.

<h3>5. Jason Holder- Sunrisers Hyderabad</h3>
<figure id="attachment_458122" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-458122" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-458122" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jason-Holder.jpg" alt="Jason Holder" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-458122" class="wp-caption-text">Jason Holder. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The former West Indian captain first made an impression with CSK in the IPL. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-jharkhand-connection-ms-dhoni-spotted-chatting-with-ishan-kishan-and-anukul-roy-after-csk-vs-mi-game/">MS Dhoni</a> and Co. purchased him owing to his ability to hit the deck hard and the extra pace he generates. Holder had more than a decent season with CSK during the 2013 and 2014 seasons. But the same cannot be said during his stint with his current IPL team SRH.
Holder has majorly been missing from the playing XI purely because of David Warner, Williamson, Nabi, and Rashid Khan. Holder has played far fewer matches, than what one would expect from a quality player like Holder. With SRH currently placed last on the points table, the management might just think of making a change or two in the playing XI.
Also, with Bairstow unavailable, Holder can fill in due to his more-than-a-decent record in the IPL. So far, the all-rounder has taken 22 wickets in 19 IPL games and has scored 108 runs.

When it comes to utility, they can add a lot of value to their teams.

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