IPL auction live updates: Yusuf Pathan surprisingly goes unsold at base price of Rs. 1 cr

Yusuf Pathan, who was once regarded as one of most dynamic all-rounders in world cricket, has lost his grip in recent years. Pathan went shockingly unsold in IPL Auction 2020 as team was ready to bid for his base value of Rs. 1 crore. He might get picked by some team later in auction but drop in his value can be summed up w. 37-year-old is surely way past his prime although he can always be relied on to do well in T20 format.

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Pathan last played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018 and 2019 season but was later released by team in this year's auction. He spent a major part of his IPL career with  Kolkata Knight Riders between years 2011-17. Pathan played a key role in KKR's IPL title triumphs in 2012 and 2014 and was one of city's favourite sons. He was lethal with bat and was comfortable in bowling four crucial overs. But one can t deny that Pathan has become a bit rusty over years.

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Yusuf Pathan's spell in SRH was a one to forget as player was struggling in all aspects last season. He was t only bad with bat and ball but as well as in fielding. Pathan dropped a couple of sitters last season and one could sense that has got better of him. However, it will t be shocking if someone picks up Yusuf Pathan in last round of auction, we will have to wait and watch.

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