5 cricketers you didn’t know played in the IPL 

Wasim Jaffer
Wasim Jaffer

#2 Younis Khan

Younis Khan
Younis Khan

The Pakistani players have always been proficient in T20 cricket. Much like their West Indian counterparts, they have brought their own flair and unpredictability in the shorter format of the game. The Pakistani players were allowed to play in only the inaugural season of the IPL and have been denied since due to the political reasons.

Younis Khan is known for his exceptional batting performance at the Test level for Pakistan. However, the batsman was not renowned for his aggressive brand of batting. Thus, it is surprising to find him on the list of IPL players.

Rajasthan Royals in the 2008 season enjoyed the services of two Pakistan cricketers. One was Sohail Tanvir and the other was Younis Khan. Featuring in only one match, Younis made 3 (7) against Kings XI Punjab in a losing cause and was bowled by Irfan Pathan. This proved to be his only connection with the IPL.

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