The Indian Premier League (IPL) is among the world’s most prestigious and popular Twenty20 cricket leagues. As the league has progressed, some players forgotten in IPL, although they contribute significantly to their respective teams. The league has provided domestic and international players with a platform to show their skills. IPL has created many memorable moments for cricket fans around the world.
The upcoming IPL 16, scheduled to begin on 31st March 2023, promises to be another exciting season with many star players looking to make their mark.
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Here is the list of those IPL heroes who played well for their teams but These Players forgotten by their franchises
1. Ashok Dinda
Ashok Dinda, the former Indian fast bowler, had a successful IPL career, taking 69 wickets in 78 matches at an economy rate of 8.2. Dinda’s most memorable IPL performance came in the 2013 edition when he played for the Pune Warriors India against the Mumbai Indians; Dinda produced a match–winning spell of 4-18 in four overs. He dismantled the Mumbai Indians’ batting line-up, including Sachin Tendulkar and Dwayne Smith.
Dinda’s spell helped the Pune Warriors India to win the match. Despite criticism for his inconsistency, Dinda’s passion and dedication to the game cannot be questioned.
IPL Career:
| Matches Played | Wickets Taken | Economy | Best |
| 78 | 69 | 8.2 | 4-18 |
2. Doug Bollinger
Doug Bollinger, the former Australian fast bowler, had a successful IPL career, taking 37 wickets in 31 matches at an economy rate of 7.47. Bollinger played for the Chennai Super Kings in the 2010 and 2011 seasons, helping his team win the title both times. His most memorable IPL performance came in the 2010 final against the Mumbai Indians, where he took 4-13 in four overs.
Bollinger’s impressive bowling restricted the Mumbai Indians to a decent score. Hence Chennai Super Kings chased down this target easily. Bollinger’s consistent performance and ability to deliver in big matches made him a valuable asset for any IPL team.
IPL Career:
| Matches Played | Wickets Taken | Economy | Best |
| 31 | 37 | 7.47 | 4-13 |
3. Jesse Ryder
Jesse Ryder, the former New Zealand all-rounder, had a short but impressive IPL career, scoring 497 runs in 22 matches at a strike rate of 152. He played for the Pune Warriors India and the Delhi Daredevils in the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Ryder’s most memorable IPL performance came in the 2012 season, where he smashed 73 runs in 51 balls against the Chennai Super Kings.
He has hit six fours and four sixes and helped the Pune Warriors India easily achieve the challenging score. Despite his success in the IPL, Ryder struggled with personal issues and was ultimately unable to sustain his career in the tournament.
IPL Career:
| Matches Played | Runs Scored | Average | Highest Score |
| 29 | 609 | 20.82 | 86 |
4. Manvinder Bisla
Manvinder Bisla, the former Indian wicket-keeper batsman, had a decent IPL career, scoring 798 runs in 44 matches at a strike rate of 126.13. Bisla played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2012 and 2013 seasons, helping his team win the title in the former season. His most memorable IPL performance came in the 2012 final against the Chennai Super Kings, where he played a match-winning knock of 89 off 48 balls.
Bisla has hit eight fours and five sixes and helped the Kolkata Knight Riders chase a Good target of 191 runs. Despite his impressive performance in the final, Bisla struggled to replicate his form in the following seasons and eventually faded away from the IPL scene.
IPL Career:
| Matches Played | Runs Scored | Average | Highest Score |
| 39 | 798 | 21 | 92 |
5. Naman Ojha
Naman Ojha, the former Indian wicket-keeper batsman, had a decent IPL career, scoring 1,554 runs in 113 matches at a strike rate of 127.75. Ojha played for the Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Daredevils, and Sunrisers Hyderabad in various tournament seasons. His most memorable IPL performance came in the 2014 season, where he scored a brilliant century against the Kings XI Punjab.
Ojha has scored 113 runs in 63 balls with 13 fours and six sixes and helped the Sunrisers Hyderabad post a massive total of 205 runs on the board. Despite his success in the IPL, Ojha struggled to maintain consistency and eventually lost his spot in the national team and the IPL franchisees.
IPL Career:
| Matches Played | Runs Scored | Average | Highest Score |
| 113 | 1554 | 20.72 | 94 |
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