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Hashim Amla

Some players have it easy in T20s. They have the power to hit any bowler out of the attack or the sheer ability to create doubt in the minds of the bowler. Unfortunately, in Hashim Amla's case, neither are true and the only thing he has going for him is the unfortunate truth he is much better than what perceive of him in the shortest format.

One of the main reasons why Amla has never played in the IPL is because of public perception and the fact that Amla has had to battle against that almost throughout his career. While he might not be fashionable, the fact that he averages nearly 30 and has a strike rate in excess of 120, it highlights that while he might be able to win a match single-handedly like AB de Villiers, he can still be an integral part of a winning side.

Another reason why he might have gone unsold in the auction was his price of 1 crore. With that no longer an issue and the South African in sublime form with the bat, it would be silly if RPSG choose to not even explore this avenue.