IPL 2019: Players from each team who played in Big Bash VIII

Modified Feb 24, 2019 15:48 IST

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Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals finished fourth at the IPL 11 points table. The absence of Steve Smith and the departure of the in-form opener Jos Butler hurt them in the end. Nevertheless, they would be looking to do better in IPL 12.

The team bought nine players and enhanced their squad in the December auction. One newcomer played BBL VIII. The remaining two are from their retention list.

Ashton Turner (Perth Scorchers)

Ashton Turner was bought for Rs 50 lakhs in the IPL 12 auction. 2019 IPL will be the first season for the Perth Scorchers batting all-rounder. During his 14 matches in BBL 08, he scored 378 runs with an average of 31.50 and a strike rate of 132.63.

Turner was restrained from bowling in the tournament due to his shoulder injury. He cannot be expected to bowl in IPL 12. However, he can be handy as a batsman for RR.

Jos Butler (Sydney Thunder)

Jos Butler played only seven matches for Sydney Thunder due to his national commitments. Nonetheless, he made brilliant use of his limited opportunities and proved his class.

The swashbuckling batsman notched up 273 runs with an average of 39.00 and a strike rate of 135.15. His highest score in the season was 89. Butler will be brimming with confidence and play a major role for Rajasthan Royals before departing for World Cup practice.

Jofra Archer (Hobart Hurricanes)

Rajasthan Royals retained Jofra Archer as he proved his worth in IPL 11 by taking 15 wickets in just 10 games. He had a memorable outing in the 2018/19 Big Bash season.

The 23-year-old played 15 matches for Hobart Hurricanes and took 18 wickets with an average of 23.50 and an economy rate of 7.53. His batting was limited to just three innings. Expect a string of superb bowling performances from Archer in IPL 12.