IPL 2018 : Overseas players who are unlikely to make it into the starting lineup

Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore - IPL T20
Overseas players have always added glamour to each season of the IPL

#7 Lungi Ngidi - Chennai Super Kings

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2nd Sunfoil Test: South Africa v India, Day 4
Ngidi proved to be a threat for the Indians during their tour to South Africa

The South African youngster had proved to be a threat to the Indian batsmen, especially in the Tests. He has been a player who has shown few blistering performances for his team.

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With Chennai boasting the likes of Dwayne Bravo, Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Faf du Plessis and Sam Billings in their ranks it is going to be very difficult for the young South African to get a look in.

He was bought for 50 Lakhs by Chennai Super Kings.

He has played three tests and bagged 16 wickets at a sensational economy of 2.88. He has also played three T20Is and bagged six wickets at an impressive economy of 5.50.

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#8 Chris Jordan - Sunrisers Hyderabad

England v West Indies - 1st NatWest T20 International
Jordan has proved to an efficient for England in T20's

Chris Jordan has proved to be a very efficient bowler for the English team. However, with the overseas player like David Warner, Rashid Khan, Kane Williamson, Carlos Braithwaite and Shakib Al Hasan in the Hyderabad outfit this season, the Englishman could not get a look in.

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Chris Jordan was bought for 1 Cr by the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Jordan has played 31 ODIs and bagged 43 wickets at an impressive economy of 5.95. He has played 8 tests and bagged 21 wickets at a sensational economy of 2.94.

He has also proved to be an effective T20 Bowler where he has picked up 34 wickets in his 30 T20Is.

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