5 Player who played for maximum team in the IPL

 

IPL Teams have tried to build a strong squad by buying big players in the world of Cricket. Owner have to keeping in mind about the various factors like the budget, player utility and conditions in which they will play maximum matches. While a few players will be playing for the same team they played for last year. Most of the players will be playing for new teams after the auction. We take a look at the list of players who have changed sides on most ocassions in the different seasons of the Indian Premier League.

 

1. Aaron Finch

Number of teams - 7

Teams - Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors India, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab

Aaron Finch, the dashing Australian batsman, has the unique distinction of playing for the maximum number of IPL teams. Finch was picked up by Rajasthan Royals even before he made his debut for Australia. He then played two seasons for Delhi Daredevils from 2011 to 2012.

 

2. Dinesh Karthik

Number of teams - 6

Teams - Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Knight Riders

Dinesh Karthik has had a peculiar IPL career so far. Karthik started his IPL career playing for Delhi Daredevils in the year 2008. He remained with the franchise till 2010, after which he played for Kings XI Punjab in 2012. He had a disappointing season with the Kings and was released by them.

 

3. Parthiv Patel

Number of teams - 6

Teams - Chennai Superkings, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians

Parthiv Patel started his IPL career at Chennai Superkings as an understudy to MS Dhoni. Even though MS Dhoni was in the side, Parthiv played in the playing XI as a specialist batsman. He then played for Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011. Parthiv was bought by Deccan Chargers in 2012.

 

4. Yuvraj Singh

Number of teams - 5

Teams - Kings XI Punjab, Pune Warriors India, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad

Yuvraj Singh is arguably India's best T20 player of all time. However, he has never been able to repeat the same performance while playing for various franchises in the IPL. He started his IPL career playing for Kings XI Punjab in 2008. Even after having three decent seasons with them, he wasn't retained by the franchise in 2011.

 

5. Jaydev Unadkat

Number of teams - 5

Teams - Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils, Rising Pune Supergiant, Rajasthan Royals

Jaydev Unadkat was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in 2010. The then Knight Riders' bowling coach Wasim Akram was highly impressed by Unadkat and he was tipped to be the next big thing in Indian cricket.

 

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