5 players who should not have been released by their IPL franchises

#5 Thisara Perera

A big hitter and a useful bowler

Thisara Perera has been one of Sri Lanka’s top performers in the T20 format over the years. His IPL journey has earned him stints with the Chennai Super Kings, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Mumbai Indians over the years.

He was signed up by the Rising Pune Supergiants in the IPL 2016 auction for his big hitting and effective bowling performances, making him an attractive option to pursue. The 27- year-old Sri Lankan was extremely efficient in a disappointing campaign for the Supergiants.

The decision to release him has come as a big shock to cricketing fans all around the world considering his explosive performances for the side. A finisher like him can get the job done in just a few deliveries and also derail the opposition with his variations which make him a complete package.