IPL 2020 Auction: 3 Sri Lankan legends who were bargain buys but failed in the same season

Sri Lankan cricketers in Indian Premier League (IPL) have proven to be genuine match-winners for ir respective franchises. However, t every Sri Lankan has been able to replicate ir international success at India’s premier T20 event. As we inch closer to upcoming IPL 2020 Auction on December 19, we take a look at three legends from Sri Lanka who were bargain buys by franchises but flopped in same season.  

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IPL 2020 Auction: 3 Sri Lankan legends who failed to live up to expectations

Chaminda Vaas

With more than 750 international wickets, Chaminda Vaas is one of Sri Lanka’s greatest pacers of all time. However, cricketer was purchased at his base price of $200,000 at IPL 2008 auction. Sri Lankan represented erswhile Deccan Chargers in inaugural edition but failed to make much impact with ball.

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Tillakaratne Dilshan

former Sri Lankan opening batsman represented Delhi Daredevils between 2008 and 2010. He was purchased for US$250,000 against his base price of US$152,000. He played seven games in first edition and mand to score just 104 runs at a meagre aver of 17.33. cricketer enjoyed a much better run in second season before failing yet again in IPL 2010.

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Nuwan Kulasekera

Sri Lankan pacer was brought at his base price of US$200,000 by Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2011 auction. However, cricketer played only one game in entire tournament and ended up with figures of 1-26 in his 3 overs. Kulasekera eventually departed from cash-rich league after playing ar edition for CSK.

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