5 overseas players who might be playing their last IPL

Brendon McCullum's form has proved to be a bane for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. — Brendon McCullum's form has been a cause of concern for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

#2 Mitchell Johnson

Mitchell Johnson was one of the most feared bowlers in the world during his time.

Having played for Mumbai Indians and KXIP, he was acquired by KKR at his base price of 2 crores during the second round of the auction.

The team management tactically planned of having him as a cover for Starc.

However, Starc was ruled out of the IPL due to an injury and the onus fell upon Johnson to lead KKR's bowling attack.

But, with the passage of time, he has battled hard to find a place in the XI with Kolkata Knight Riders.

Despite leading Mumbai Indians to IPL victory single-handedly in the last season, he has not been consistent with his bowling this season.

He has played a total of six games this season where he has scalped only two wickets at a very expensive economy of 10.28. It has also been very pathetic for the fans to see such a great bowler being belted away for runs.

In Kolkata's recently concluded match against Mumbai, Johnson was smashed for 15 runs in his very first over. Though he conceded just eight runs in his next two overs, the vintage Johnson was never visible.

Johnson who will turn 37 by this November might surely be playing his last IPL this season.