Tata IPL 2023: G(OLD) Players Who Wrote The Best Stories Of Comeback: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has provided a platform for many aged and seasoned players to exhibit their ability and relive their golden years. The league has offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for players who have retired from international cricket or have been out of form to reclaim their form and showcase their abilities on the largest platform.
The IPL’s fast-paced, high-pressure environment has assisted players in rediscovering their form and confidence. The league has also provided young players with the opportunity to learn from and play alongside some of cricket’s greatest legends, which has aided their growth and success in international cricket.
IPL 2023 is no exception. This year has seen several aged and out-of-form players recovering their form and displaying immense cricketing talents. The best thing is that some of these players were unsold in past seasons and were acquired this year at their base price. However, their performance showed that they are getting far less than they deserved.
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Overall, the IPL has been a boon to veteran players, giving them a platform to showcase their skills and reignite their passion for the game. Some of the key players are listed below.
IPL 2023 G[OLD] Players
Ishant Sharma
Ishant Sharma is a well-known Indian test player who has represented his country in over 100 tests. He was known for achieving reverse swing on balls as early as eight overs, and he and veteran opening bowler Zaheer Khan caused havoc for the visiting Australians.
Ishant Sharma’s IPL career was never spectacular. He even went unsold in the 2022 IPL. However, the Delhi Capitals bought him in 2023 for a base price of 50 lakhs, and on 2nd May, Ishant Sharma saved 12 runs in the final over and defended the lowest total in IPL 2023.
Amit Mishra
Amit Mishra surpassed Sri Lankan great Lasith Malinga to become the third-highest wicket-taker in IPL history. This record was set by the 40-year-old during his team’s IPL 2023 encounter against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Lucknow.
Amit Mishra has always been an important Indian spinner, but his fitness has prevented him from being a constant member of Team India. However, he has been out of the Indian team for four years, but this year in the IPL, he proved to everyone that he is not inferior to anyone.
Piyush Chawla
The 34-year-old wrist-spinner has been a mainstay in the IPL since its inception. However, his form had suffered in recent seasons. Chawla’s stock fell so low that he did not sell in the IPL 2022 auction. However, his fortunes changed this year when Mumbai purchased him for INR 50 lakhs.
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So far, the wrist-spinner has 13 taken wickets at 17.38 runs per wicket in eight games. His economy rate of 7.29 also gives a solid indication of how well he has bowled.
Ajinkya Rahane
This season, the seasoned Indian batsman has done some incredible things. He had also become an unwelcome presence in the IPL. Following a difficult season in 2020, in which he scored 113 runs at a poor average of 14.12, he appeared in just nine matches over the next two seasons combined.
However, his fortunes have improved since joining CSK. Rahane has scored 224 with a strike rate of 189.83 in seven games this season. His aggressive avatar is unlike anything else seen before. He’s hitting like a guy possessed, like no one has ever seen him bat before.
Mohit Sharma
This season, Mohit Sharma has written yet another beautiful redemption narrative. The pacer formerly wore the Indian jersey and earned the Purple Cap in the 2014 IPL. But his bowling form deteriorated after that, and he became an unwanted presence in the IPL as well.
Mohit is presently a first-choice player for the Titans in the ongoing IPL season. He has taken six wickets in five matches and has a mean economy rate of 6.57 while averaging only 15.33 runs per wicket.
