5 international stars who failed in IPL

Ravi Bopara

According to the English establishment, Ravi Bopara was always a talent worth investing in. A pristine timer of the cricket ball, a more than handy medium pace bowler, and a sharp fielder, Bopara was almost cut-out for Twenty20 cricket.

He was picked up by Kings XI Punjab during the 2009 season, but like his international career, was nowhere close to what people expected of him.

Later, he moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad, but his inconsistency followed him, and was never a permanent starter for any of his teams.

For all the talent and ability, it has to be said that Bopara did not carve out a niche for himself in the Indian Premier League.

As a batsman, in 24 matches, he scored only 531 runs, at an average of 29.50, and with a strike rate of 117.21.

With the ball, he picked up only 11 wickets, and gave away runs at an economy of 8.50.