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

Chennai Super Kings

Let us now have a look at the defending champions Chennai Super Kings. Three CSK players played in Big Bash 8. Chennai has mostly experienced players in their squad above 30 years of age. They added a wealth of experience which benefited the team in IPL 11.

These players gave stellar performances together in Chennai team. However, the yellow lions did not get to represent one single pride in BBL.

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David Willey (Perth Scorchers)

David Willey

Chennai Super Kings are known to be a team that retains most of their players. However, when it came down to Mark Wood or David Willey they chose the latter.

David Willey did not have a noteworthy BBL VIII. The England all-rounder played just 7 games for Perth Scorchers. He faced just 44 balls in the tournament and scored 29 runs. His bowling too was limited. Willey bowled a total of 13 overs and took 2 wickets.

With enough opportunities and trust from the management, Willey can become a sensation in India. All he needs is some time to get accustomed to Indian conditions. Nevertheless, even if he is in a top form it will be short-lived as he might be called up for World Cup preparation.

Dwayne Bravo (Melbourne Stars)

Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo played for Melbourne Stars in BBL VIII. The former West Indies captain was a bit useful. He batted 12 innings and scored 145 runs with an average of 14.50 and a strike rate of 122.88.

His bowling was better as he took 15 wickets in 15 innings with an economy rate of 7.97. Bravo might show signs of slowing down but there is no denying the fact that his team Melbourne Stars reached the finals of BBL VIII.

Shane Watson (Sydney Thunder)

Shane Watson

Shane Watson was not who he used to be. He showed some signs of ageing but still was a class act. The veteran all-rounder did not a bowl a single over throughout the tournament.

Watson notched up 344 runs in 14 innings with an average of 26.46 and a strike rate of 129.81. He scored a century against Brisbane Heat but still as a captain failed to get his team through to the finals.

Chennai fans cannot expect good bowling performances from Watson, but they can at least expect a century and some vital knocks.