Top 10 Unsold players in IPL Auction 2015

Top 10 Unsold players in IPL Auction 2015: There were many surprises in the IPL auction this year. Some unknown players were bought for astronomical sums of money, while some known and famous players didn’t get any bid. Here are 10 such players who went unsold in the auction: 10. Luke Ronchi (NZ) Ronchi who has played in IPL for Mumbai Indians and has opened batting with Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: AFP) The New Zealand wicket keeper is known for his big hitting as was on display against the Sri Lankans went he along with Grant Elliot took New Zealand from 93/5 to 360/5, scoring an unbeaten 170 runs. Ronchi who has played in IPL for Mumbai Indians and has opened batting with Sachin Tendulkar had mentioned that he was looking forward to playing in the IPL again. It was a surprise when he went unsold even when the teams like Bangalore and Delhi were looking for wicketkeepers. 9. Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL) Former Delhi and Bangalore player, 38 year old Tillakaratne Dilshan played for Bangalore for the last 3 seasons was released by them. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Former Delhi and Bangalore player, 38 year old Tillakaratne Dilshan played for Bangalore for the last 3 seasons was released by them. Dilshan had kept wickets, bowled and opened for the RCB team. But this time no franchise went after the Sri Lankan batsman in both the rounds. Maybe the age factor went against Dilshan as the younger players were more preferred in the auction. 8. Brad Hodge (AUS) Brad Hodge who played for Rajasthan Royals also went unsold in this auction. (Photo Source: AFP) Brad Hodge who played for Rajasthan Royals also went unsold in this auction. Hodge, who was released by the franchise despite match winning performances along with Steven Smith, was supposed to be a priced catch. Especially in the match against RCB when Hodge along with Smith chased close to 90 runs in the last 7 overs to win the match form an impossible situation. 7. Alex Hales (ENG) The England opener Alex Hales was hoping to get picked in this year’s IPL, but the franchisees did not show any interest in him.. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The England opener Alex Hales was hoping to get picked in this year’s IPL, but the franchisees did not show any interest in him. He had also gone unsold in the previous auction in 2013. But a century in the 2014 World T20 against Bangladesh should have had franchisees bidding for him. He has the power and big hitting game that is welcomed in the IPL, but maybe his non-selection in the England team and the upcoming English schedule dissuaded franchisees from bidding for him. 6. Shaun Tait (AUS) Tearaway fast bowler Shaun Tait who was a part of Rajasthan franchise, but didn’t get a game in the last season was released by them. (Photo Source: BCCI) Tearaway fast bowler Shaun Tait who was a part of Rajasthan franchise, but didn’t get a game in the last season was released by them. The bowler got no interest in the auction this year. His tendency to spray the ball all over the pitch and his injury prone career probably went against him this year. 5. RP Singh (IND) RP Singh went unsold in both the rounds.(Photo Source: BCCI) Former Indian fast bowler who has made a decent comeback in the domestic cricket also garnered no interest in any franchise head. His has not been able to break into the Indian team off late after his embarrassing return to test arena on the 2011 England tour. And he has also not gained any confidence of selectors even for the A tours. Hence he went unsold in both the rounds. 4. Ben Hilfenhaus (AUS) He has made a successful comeback to the Australian domestic circuit and was tipped to get a IPL contract, but was passed over in both rounds of bidding. (Photo Source: BCCI) Australian fast bowler who had previously played an integral part in the CSK outfit was unavailable for the last year’s IPL due to injury, also failed to attract any buyers. He has made a successful comeback to the Australian domestic circuit and was tipped to get a IPL contract, but was passed over in both rounds of bidding. 3. Mahela Jayawardene (SL) A truly surprising omission, Mahela Jayawardene went unsold despite being available. (Photo Source: BCCI) A truly surprising omission, Mahela Jayawardene went unsold despite being available for the whole season due to him announcing his retirement from international cricket. At 39 years of age, Jayawardene was hoping to get a franchisee after DD releasing him owing to a poor season with them last year. He along with Kevin Pietersen and other were in the list of players who were put into the auction by DD. 2. Kumar Sangakkara (SL) Hence Sangakkara went unsold in both rounds and the special 3rd round of the IPL auction this year. (Photo Source: ICC) Kumar Sangakkara, who played for SRH was not available for the IPL auction last year due to is international commitments. He has also declared that he will retire from limited overs international cricket. But it seems that the franchisees have decided to move forward with younger players in their team. Hence Sangakkara went unsold in both rounds and the special 3rd round of the IPL auction this year. 1. Hashim Amla (SA) Hashim Amla who has a strike rate of 120 in T20 matches, was probably the victim of his image of a technically proficient batsman. (Photo Source: Gallo Images) Many expected Hashim Amla who is the no.1 ODI batsman currently and also in top form to get the highest bid for a foreign player. But there was no interest from any IPL franchise when his name came up for bidding during the auction. Hashim Amla who has a strike rate of 120 in T20 matches, was probably the victim of his image of a technically proficient batsman. The franchisees saw him as a batsman who could not give the quick starts to innings as an opener like Chris Gayle or David Warner.(Also Read Top 10 most expensive players bought in IPL auction 2015)