The Chennai Super Kings are one of the most successful franchises in Indian Premier League history. CSK has provided countless memories to its fans and players, winning four titles under MS Dhoni&#8217;s leadership. The former Indian captain has played an important role in the franchise&#8217;s championship run.

Furthermore, the franchise has been able to groom a diverse range of Indian players, contributing to the growth of Indian cricket. Since the inception of the IPL, CSK has provided a platform for all cricketers to thrive.

CSK has played a significant role in shaping the careers of multiple players, whether it is the redemption of Moeen Ali or the emergence of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-tale-of-ruturaj-gaikwads-mmcc-college-team-which-created-history-by-winning-their-fourth-rbcc-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a>. However, some players were unfortunately cut from their starting XI on multiple occasions.

In the list, let&#8217;s look at 5 players, who hardly got back backing from MS Dhoni in CSK:

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-451011 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KM-Asif.jpg" alt="KM Asif" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-451011" class="wp-caption-text">KM Asif (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

KM Asif is a tall, lanky speedster from Kerala who can bowl at genuine high speeds on a consistent basis. He was picked up by the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2018 mega auction and has been in the scheme of things for the team since then. Since 2018, he has managed to play only three IPL matches for the team.

He is a very capable bowler, who bowls at a speed of 140kmph or more. He has some good amount of variations in his arsenal like the Yorker, slower ones and some odd bouncers. Because he has pace, he can bowl the occasional bouncer that hits the batter hard. Surprisingly, CSK lacked a fast bowler in the team, but he wasn&#8217;t given enough chances to prove his calibre.

KM Asif has gone through the grind and has performed admirably well in the domestic tournaments. MS Dhoni only played him when <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/india-vs-new-zealand-rohit-sharmas-salute-reaction-to-deepak-chahars-six-goes-viral/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deepak Chahar</a> got injured in the tournament. He is still in his early stages, but he has a respectable economy rate of 8.12 in T20 cricket. Hopefully, in the upcoming mega auction, he will be able to play for another team and prove his worth.

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-416994 size-full" 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>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-csks-overseas-stars-dwayne-bravo-imran-tahir-and-mitchell-santner-to-reach-uae-on-september-12/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitchell Santner</a> is regarded as a very effective white-ball all-rounder. He possesses all of the necessary skills, whether batting, bowling, or fielding. He is an excellent lower-order batter as well as a very effective slow left-arm bowler. Despite his wonderful exploits for his national team, he was sidelined in the CSK dugout.

One of the primary reasons would be the presence of several all-round options in the Chennai squad. Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali are regarded as better batters than Santner, and they are equally capable of handling bowling responsibilities in the shortest format of the game.

Santner has been with the CSK team since 2018 and has appeared in only six IPL games since then. Santner will be remembered as one of the architects with his finishing abilities in the 2019 IPL game against Rajasthan. He has also been very good at bowling, with an economy rate of only 7.00.

Santner is a very effective all-round option, so it&#8217;s surprising he didn&#8217;t get much playing time in the franchise. He bowls an effective line and length and does not provide any width to the batters. In addition, he is a very useful batter down the order with good finishing ability. He will undoubtedly attract some buyers in the future due to his consistent performance.

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-427440 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/karn-sharma.jpg" alt="karn Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-427440" class="wp-caption-text">Karn Sharma. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Karn Sharma is another player who has always been in the picture for the CSK franchise but has never received adequate playing time. He is another player who has performed admirably on the domestic circuit and on India A tours.

In the past, he was a key player for other franchises such as the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Mumbai Indians. However, since joining CSK, his cricketing career has suffered as a result of him not receiving adequate game time for the four-time champions.

Karn Sharma featured in just 12 IPL games when he was acquired by CSK in 2018. He just picked 10 wickets and was expensive throughout the seasons. Due to the presence of legendary leg spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-personally-wanted-to-see-yuzvendra-chahal-playing-in-the-2021-t20-world-cup-imran-tahir/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Imran Tahir</a>, who played more games than him, he did not get enough chances in the team. Furthermore, the team had Ravindra Jadeja among its ranks, making it practically impossible for him to get consistent chances in the tournament.

He&#8217;s a great leg spinner with an effective googly in his arsenal. In addition, he is a valuable contributor with the bat in the lower order. He will be very useful to other teams if he is given the opportunity to play for them in the future.

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-238927 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sam-Billings-CSK.jpg" alt="Sam Billings and Eoin Morgan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-238927" class="wp-caption-text">Sam Billings celebrates his fifty. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/luckiest-man-in-the-world-sam-billings-gets-engaged-to-his-long-term-girlfriend-sarah-cantlay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Billings</a> is an excellent wicketkeeper-batter, hailing from England. He boasts of an extensive experience of playing different leagues around the world. He was acquired by CSK in 2018. In that year, he played a whirlwind innings of 56 from 23 balls against Dinesh Karthik&#8217;s Kolkata Knight Riders.  The right handed batter played 11 matches for the Super Kings and amassed 108 runs in total.

Despite a very impressive knock in a high-pressure situation, Billings was never granted a consistent opportunity to play for the franchise. He bats in a difficult position in the middle order, and he needed consistent opportunities to prove his mettle.

With MS, Jadeja, and Bravo batting at 6, 7, and 8, CSK has a very diverse pool of middle order players. As a result, Billings could never fit in their lineup because they mostly used an overseas opening pair of Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis.

Billings is an excellent middle-order batsman as well as an astute wicketkeeper. He possesses multi-dimensional qualities, making him an asset to any team he joins. Teams may turn to him in the future due to a dearth of middle-order batting options.

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-462449 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Andrew-Tye.jpg" alt="Andrew Tye" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-462449" class="wp-caption-text">Andrew Tye. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

With his fantastic death-bowling skills while playing for Gujarat Lions and Punjab Kings franchises, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/how-are-franchises-and-government-spending-so-much-on-ipl-andrew-tye-questions-amidst-covid-emergency-in-india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andrew Tye</a> made a name for himself in the IPL. Prior to being acquired by the now-defunct Lions in 2017, he was signed by the Chennai-based franchise in 2015.

However, he was not given the opportunity to play for the Chennai franchise. He warmed the benches because Chennai&#8217;s lineup included Faf Du Plessis, Dwayne Bravo, Brendon McCullum, and Dwayne Smith. He then made his IPL debut for the Gujarat franchise, where he took a hattrick and established himself as a reliable fast bowler.

He then went on to play for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), where he won the Purple Cap in the 2018 edition. The Australian fast bowler is a talented death bowler with a wide range of abilities.

He has a very deceptive slower ball as well as a very accurate Yorker that he employs to perfection. While CSK fielded an all-Indian bowling attack, it was unclear as to why a player of his stature was never given a proper backing by the CSK franchise.

Written by Satyam

The Chennai Super Kings are one of the most successful franchises in Indian Premier League history. CSK has provided countless memories to its fans and players, winning four titles under MS Dhoni’s leadership. The former Indian captain has played an important role in the franchise’s championship run.
Furthermore, the franchise has been able to groom a diverse range of Indian players, contributing to the growth of Indian cricket. Since the inception of the IPL, CSK has provided a platform for all cricketers to thrive.
CSK has played a significant role in shaping the careers of multiple players, whether it is the redemption of Moeen Ali or the emergence of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-tale-of-ruturaj-gaikwads-mmcc-college-team-which-created-history-by-winning-their-fourth-rbcc-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a>. However, some players were unfortunately cut from their starting XI on multiple occasions.
<h3>In the list, let’s look at 5 players, who hardly got back backing from MS Dhoni in CSK:</h3>
<h3>1. KM Asif</h3>
<figure id="attachment_451011" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-451011" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="wp-image-451011 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KM-Asif.jpg" alt="KM Asif" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-451011" class="wp-caption-text">KM Asif (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
KM Asif is a tall, lanky speedster from Kerala who can bowl at genuine high speeds on a consistent basis. He was picked up by the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2018 mega auction and has been in the scheme of things for the team since then. Since 2018, he has managed to play only three IPL matches for the team.
He is a very capable bowler, who bowls at a speed of 140kmph or more. He has some good amount of variations in his arsenal like the Yorker, slower ones and some odd bouncers. Because he has pace, he can bowl the occasional bouncer that hits the batter hard. Surprisingly, CSK lacked a fast bowler in the team, but he wasn’t given enough chances to prove his calibre.
KM Asif has gone through the grind and has performed admirably well in the domestic tournaments. MS Dhoni only played him when <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/india-vs-new-zealand-rohit-sharmas-salute-reaction-to-deepak-chahars-six-goes-viral/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deepak Chahar</a> got injured in the tournament. He is still in his early stages, but he has a respectable economy rate of 8.12 in T20 cricket. Hopefully, in the upcoming mega auction, he will be able to play for another team and prove his worth.

<h3>2. Mitchell Santner</h3>
<figure id="attachment_416994" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-416994" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="wp-image-416994 size-full" 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>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-csks-overseas-stars-dwayne-bravo-imran-tahir-and-mitchell-santner-to-reach-uae-on-september-12/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitchell Santner</a> is regarded as a very effective white-ball all-rounder. He possesses all of the necessary skills, whether batting, bowling, or fielding. He is an excellent lower-order batter as well as a very effective slow left-arm bowler. Despite his wonderful exploits for his national team, he was sidelined in the CSK dugout.
One of the primary reasons would be the presence of several all-round options in the Chennai squad. Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali are regarded as better batters than Santner, and they are equally capable of handling bowling responsibilities in the shortest format of the game.
Santner has been with the CSK team since 2018&nbsp;and has appeared in only six IPL games since then. Santner will be remembered as one of the architects with his finishing abilities in the 2019 IPL game against Rajasthan. He has also been very good at bowling, with an economy rate of only 7.00.
Santner is a very effective all-round option, so it’s surprising he didn’t get much playing time in the franchise. He bowls an effective line and length and does not provide any width to the batters. In addition, he is a very useful batter down the order with good finishing ability. He will undoubtedly attract some buyers in the future due to his consistent performance.

<h3>3. Karn Sharma</h3>
<figure id="attachment_427440" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-427440" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="wp-image-427440 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/karn-sharma.jpg" alt="karn Sharma" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-427440" class="wp-caption-text">Karn Sharma. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Karn Sharma is another player who has always been in the picture for the CSK franchise but has never received adequate playing time. He is another player who has performed admirably on the domestic circuit and on India A tours.
In the past, he was a key player for other franchises such as the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Mumbai Indians. However, since joining CSK, his cricketing career has suffered as a result of him not receiving adequate game time for the four-time champions.
Karn Sharma featured in just 12 IPL games when he was acquired by CSK in 2018. He just picked 10 wickets and was expensive throughout the seasons. Due to the presence of legendary leg spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-personally-wanted-to-see-yuzvendra-chahal-playing-in-the-2021-t20-world-cup-imran-tahir/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Imran Tahir</a>, who played more games than him, he did not get enough chances in the team. Furthermore, the team had Ravindra Jadeja among its ranks, making it practically impossible for him to get consistent chances in the tournament.
He’s a great leg spinner with an effective googly in his arsenal. In addition, he is a valuable contributor with the bat in the lower order. He will be very useful to other teams if he is given the opportunity to play for them in the future.

<h3>4. Sam Billings</h3>
<figure id="attachment_238927" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-238927" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="wp-image-238927 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sam-Billings-CSK.jpg" alt="Sam Billings and Eoin Morgan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-238927" class="wp-caption-text">Sam Billings celebrates his fifty. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/luckiest-man-in-the-world-sam-billings-gets-engaged-to-his-long-term-girlfriend-sarah-cantlay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Billings</a> is an excellent wicketkeeper-batter, hailing from England. He boasts of an extensive experience of playing different leagues around the world. He was acquired by CSK in 2018. In that year, he played a whirlwind innings of 56 from 23 balls against Dinesh Karthik’s Kolkata Knight Riders.&nbsp; The right handed batter played 11 matches for the Super Kings and amassed 108 runs in total.
Despite a very impressive knock in a high-pressure situation, Billings was never granted a consistent opportunity to play for the franchise. He bats in a difficult position in the middle order, and he needed consistent opportunities to prove his mettle.
With MS, Jadeja, and Bravo batting at 6, 7, and 8, CSK has a very diverse pool of middle order players. As a result, Billings could never fit in their lineup because they mostly used an overseas opening pair of Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis.
Billings is an excellent middle-order batsman as well as an astute wicketkeeper. He possesses multi-dimensional qualities, making him an asset to any team he joins. Teams may turn to him in the future due to a dearth of middle-order batting options.

<h3>5. Andrew Tye</h3>
<figure id="attachment_462449" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-462449" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="wp-image-462449 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Andrew-Tye.jpg" alt="Andrew Tye" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-462449" class="wp-caption-text">Andrew Tye. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
With his fantastic death-bowling skills while playing for Gujarat Lions and Punjab Kings franchises, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/how-are-franchises-and-government-spending-so-much-on-ipl-andrew-tye-questions-amidst-covid-emergency-in-india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andrew Tye</a> made a name for himself in the IPL. Prior to being acquired by the now-defunct Lions in 2017, he was signed by the Chennai-based franchise in 2015.
However, he was not given the opportunity to play for the Chennai franchise. He warmed the benches because Chennai’s lineup included Faf Du Plessis, Dwayne Bravo, Brendon McCullum, and Dwayne Smith. He then made his IPL debut for the Gujarat franchise, where he took a hattrick and established himself as a reliable fast bowler.
He then went on to play for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), where he won the Purple Cap in the 2018 edition. The Australian fast bowler&nbsp;is a talented death bowler with a wide range of abilities.
He has a very deceptive slower ball as well as a very accurate Yorker that he employs to perfection. While CSK fielded an all-Indian bowling attack, it was unclear as to why a player of his stature was never given a proper backing by the CSK franchise.
Written by Satyam

The Chennai Super Kings are one of the most successful franchises in Indian Premier League history. CSK has provided countless memories to its fans and players, winning four titles under MS Dhoni&#8217;s leadership. The former Indian captain has played an important role in the franchise&#8217;s championship run.
Furthermore, the franchise has been able to groom a diverse range of Indian players, contributing to the growth of Indian cricket. Since the inception of the IPL, CSK has provided a platform for all cricketers to thrive.
CSK has played a significant role in shaping the careers of multiple players, whether it is the redemption of Moeen Ali or the emergence of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-tale-of-ruturaj-gaikwads-mmcc-college-team-which-created-history-by-winning-their-fourth-rbcc-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a>. However, some players were unfortunately cut from their starting XI on multiple occasions.
<h3>In the list, let&#8217;s look at 5 players, who hardly got back backing from MS Dhoni in CSK:</h3>
<h3>1. KM Asif</h3>
<figure id="attachment_451011" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-451011" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-451011 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KM-Asif.jpg" alt="KM Asif" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-451011" class="wp-caption-text">KM Asif (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
KM Asif is a tall, lanky speedster from Kerala who can bowl at genuine high speeds on a consistent basis. He was picked up by the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2018 mega auction and has been in the scheme of things for the team since then. Since 2018, he has managed to play only three IPL matches for the team.
He is a very capable bowler, who bowls at a speed of 140kmph or more. He has some good amount of variations in his arsenal like the Yorker, slower ones and some odd bouncers. Because he has pace, he can bowl the occasional bouncer that hits the batter hard. Surprisingly, CSK lacked a fast bowler in the team, but he wasn&#8217;t given enough chances to prove his calibre.
KM Asif has gone through the grind and has performed admirably well in the domestic tournaments. MS Dhoni only played him when <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/india-vs-new-zealand-rohit-sharmas-salute-reaction-to-deepak-chahars-six-goes-viral/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deepak Chahar</a> got injured in the tournament. He is still in his early stages, but he has a respectable economy rate of 8.12 in T20 cricket. Hopefully, in the upcoming mega auction, he will be able to play for another team and prove his worth.

<h3>2. Mitchell Santner</h3>
<figure id="attachment_416994" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-416994" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-416994 size-full" 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>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-csks-overseas-stars-dwayne-bravo-imran-tahir-and-mitchell-santner-to-reach-uae-on-september-12/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitchell Santner</a> is regarded as a very effective white-ball all-rounder. He possesses all of the necessary skills, whether batting, bowling, or fielding. He is an excellent lower-order batter as well as a very effective slow left-arm bowler. Despite his wonderful exploits for his national team, he was sidelined in the CSK dugout.
One of the primary reasons would be the presence of several all-round options in the Chennai squad. Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali are regarded as better batters than Santner, and they are equally capable of handling bowling responsibilities in the shortest format of the game.
Santner has been with the CSK team since 2018 and has appeared in only six IPL games since then. Santner will be remembered as one of the architects with his finishing abilities in the 2019 IPL game against Rajasthan. He has also been very good at bowling, with an economy rate of only 7.00.
Santner is a very effective all-round option, so it&#8217;s surprising he didn&#8217;t get much playing time in the franchise. He bowls an effective line and length and does not provide any width to the batters. In addition, he is a very useful batter down the order with good finishing ability. He will undoubtedly attract some buyers in the future due to his consistent performance.

<h3>3. Karn Sharma</h3>
<figure id="attachment_427440" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-427440" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-427440 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/karn-sharma.jpg" alt="karn Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-427440" class="wp-caption-text">Karn Sharma. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Karn Sharma is another player who has always been in the picture for the CSK franchise but has never received adequate playing time. He is another player who has performed admirably on the domestic circuit and on India A tours.
In the past, he was a key player for other franchises such as the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Mumbai Indians. However, since joining CSK, his cricketing career has suffered as a result of him not receiving adequate game time for the four-time champions.
Karn Sharma featured in just 12 IPL games when he was acquired by CSK in 2018. He just picked 10 wickets and was expensive throughout the seasons. Due to the presence of legendary leg spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-personally-wanted-to-see-yuzvendra-chahal-playing-in-the-2021-t20-world-cup-imran-tahir/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Imran Tahir</a>, who played more games than him, he did not get enough chances in the team. Furthermore, the team had Ravindra Jadeja among its ranks, making it practically impossible for him to get consistent chances in the tournament.
He&#8217;s a great leg spinner with an effective googly in his arsenal. In addition, he is a valuable contributor with the bat in the lower order. He will be very useful to other teams if he is given the opportunity to play for them in the future.

<h3>4. Sam Billings</h3>
<figure id="attachment_238927" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-238927" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-238927 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sam-Billings-CSK.jpg" alt="Sam Billings and Eoin Morgan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-238927" class="wp-caption-text">Sam Billings celebrates his fifty. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/luckiest-man-in-the-world-sam-billings-gets-engaged-to-his-long-term-girlfriend-sarah-cantlay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Billings</a> is an excellent wicketkeeper-batter, hailing from England. He boasts of an extensive experience of playing different leagues around the world. He was acquired by CSK in 2018. In that year, he played a whirlwind innings of 56 from 23 balls against Dinesh Karthik&#8217;s Kolkata Knight Riders.  The right handed batter played 11 matches for the Super Kings and amassed 108 runs in total.
Despite a very impressive knock in a high-pressure situation, Billings was never granted a consistent opportunity to play for the franchise. He bats in a difficult position in the middle order, and he needed consistent opportunities to prove his mettle.
With MS, Jadeja, and Bravo batting at 6, 7, and 8, CSK has a very diverse pool of middle order players. As a result, Billings could never fit in their lineup because they mostly used an overseas opening pair of Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis.
Billings is an excellent middle-order batsman as well as an astute wicketkeeper. He possesses multi-dimensional qualities, making him an asset to any team he joins. Teams may turn to him in the future due to a dearth of middle-order batting options.

<h3>5. Andrew Tye</h3>
<figure id="attachment_462449" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-462449" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-462449 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Andrew-Tye.jpg" alt="Andrew Tye" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-462449" class="wp-caption-text">Andrew Tye. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
With his fantastic death-bowling skills while playing for Gujarat Lions and Punjab Kings franchises, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/how-are-franchises-and-government-spending-so-much-on-ipl-andrew-tye-questions-amidst-covid-emergency-in-india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andrew Tye</a> made a name for himself in the IPL. Prior to being acquired by the now-defunct Lions in 2017, he was signed by the Chennai-based franchise in 2015.
However, he was not given the opportunity to play for the Chennai franchise. He warmed the benches because Chennai&#8217;s lineup included Faf Du Plessis, Dwayne Bravo, Brendon McCullum, and Dwayne Smith. He then made his IPL debut for the Gujarat franchise, where he took a hattrick and established himself as a reliable fast bowler.
He then went on to play for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), where he won the Purple Cap in the 2018 edition. The Australian fast bowler is a talented death bowler with a wide range of abilities.
He has a very deceptive slower ball as well as a very accurate Yorker that he employs to perfection. While CSK fielded an all-Indian bowling attack, it was unclear as to why a player of his stature was never given a proper backing by the CSK franchise.
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