IPL 2018: 5 replacements who have failed to perform

#3 Heinrich Klaasen

Klaasen walking back after getting dismissed by Shardul Thakur

Rajasthan Royals' hopes of making a winning comeback to the IPL were dealt a severe blow as they lost their captain even before the start of the season. Steven Smith was banned from participating in the IPL following the infamous ball-tampering scandal. He was replaced by South African wicket-keeper batsman Heinrich Klaasen.

Klaasen had played a couple of match-winning innings in the limited overs series against India and his ability to take on the spinners was what earned him an IPL contract. But he has looked ordinary in the IPL. In the 2 matches that he has played for the franchise, he has scored a meagre 7 runs at an average of 3.5.