#1 Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa has been one of the most consistent performers in the IPL over the years. However, the experienced right-handed batsman was released by his franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.
It came in as a huge surprise that one awful season with KKR led to his ouster from the team. It also marked an end to his five-year-long stint for Kolkata, after playing nearly 80 games for the franchise.
His recent stats suggest a clear picture of his prolonged struggles with the bat. Uthappa has produced below-par performances in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with an aggregate of 139 in six matches for Kerala.
As he now returns to the IPL scene expecting a bid in the auction, it is highly probable that the stylish right-hander might return empty-handed with none of the franchise showing interest in his abilities as a reliable middle-order batsman.
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