The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is all set to begin from September 19 in the UAE.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is all set to begin from September 19 in the UAE. The eight franchises along with their players are all gearing up for the cash-rich tournament.
While this is the 13th edition, the legacy to turning players into legends started way back since 2008. The IPL is now more than a decade old and there has been a shift in the generation of cricketers.
However, there are a few cricketers who have been active in the professional circuit since the inception of IPL and are still active. So let's have a look at players who played in 2008 IPL and will play in 2020 season - then vs now.
1. MS Dhoni
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The most expensive player in the IPL 2008 auction - MS Dhoni - had gone to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the price of INR 6 Crore.
He captained CSK in every season, leaving the two when the franchise faced a ban in the IPL. During those two seasons, Dhoni represented the Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS).
As for CSK, the team has lifted the trophy thrice. The wicketkeeper-batsman has played 190 IPL matches so far and has scored 4432 runs at an average of 42.20 and a strike rate of 137.85.
2. Virat Kohli
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Indian skipper Virat Kohli was picked by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the U19 players’ draft ahead of the IPL 2008 season. Since being picked, the man has featured in all the 12 seasons of IPL.
As Kohli developed as a player, the franchise gave him the captaincy too and he is again going to lead RCB in IPL 2020.
Kohli is also the all-time highest run-scorer in the IPL scoring 5412 runs in 177 matches at an average of 37.84 and a strike rate of 131.61.
3. Rohit Sharma
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Starting his IPL journey with Deccan Chargers, Rohit Sharma played there from IPL 2008 to IPL 2010 before he was signed by Mumbai Indians (MI).
The 32-year old spent nine seasons at MI and has so far captained them in seven. Under his captaincy, the Mumbai franchise lifted the trophy a record four times and Rohit became the most successful captain in the history of IPL.
The right-hander has also scored 4898 runs in 188 IPL games at an average of 31.60 and a strike rate of 130.8.
4. Dinesh Karthik
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Never stuck to any one franchise for a long time, Dinesh Karthik has moved a lot since he featured and played for Delhi Daredevils.
His various franchises include Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals, 3 seasons), Kings XI Punjab (1 season), Mumbai Indians (2 seasons), Delhi Daredevils (1 season), Royal Challengers Bangalore (1 season) and Gujarat Lions (2 seasons).
However, since being a part of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the last couple of seasons, DK will be leading them in IPL 2020 as well.
The 34-year old wicketkeeper-batsman has played 182 IPL matches so far, scoring 3654 runs at an average of 27.06 and a strike rate of 129.80.
5. IPL 2020 schedule
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Mumbai Indians (MI), the four-time IPL champions will be taking on the three-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the opening game in Abu Dhabi on September 19 at 7:30 PM.
Dubai will host its first game on Sunday when Delhi Capitals (DC) take on Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) followed by the third match on Monday between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Sharjah will see its first game on September 22 where Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
