KKR's Manvinder Bisla To Punjab Kings Paul Valthaty: 10 Lost Stars Of IPL Who Disappeared From The Game

The IPL has produced several overnight stars players who stole the limelight with match-winning performances but disappeared soon after. Here's a look at 10 such forgotten names:

Apr 12, 2025, 12:09 PM IST

The IPL has produced several overnight stars players who stole the limelight with match-winning performances but disappeared soon after. Here's a look at 10 such forgotten names:

1/10

Swapnil Asnodkar (Rajasthan Royals)

Swapnil Asnodkar (Rajasthan Royals)

The pint-sized dynamo impressed in IPL 2008 but couldn't replicate his form in later seasons.

2/10

Siddharth Trivedi (Rajasthan Royals)

Siddharth Trivedi (Rajasthan Royals)

A steady medium-pacer for RR, Trivedi was banned for a year due to non-reporting of approaches during the 2013 spot-fixing scandal.

3/10

Shreevats Goswami (RCB, SRH)

Shreevats Goswami (RCB, SRH)

A U-19 star and a backup keeper, Goswami never quite got enough chances and eventually disappeared from the IPL scene.

4/10

Saurabh Tiwary (MI, RCB)

Saurabh Tiwary (MI, RCB)

Dubbed the next Dhoni at one point, Tiwary’s form dipped after a big-money move and he slowly faded from IPL reckoning.

5/10

Paul Valthaty (Punjab Kings)

Paul Valthaty (Punjab Kings)

Scored a blistering 120* off 63 balls in 2011 against CSK but couldn't maintain consistency. Injuries and form led to his early exit from top-level cricket.

6/10

Parwinder Awana (Kings XI Punjab)

Parwinder Awana (Kings XI Punjab)

Awana was a pace sensation for Punjab in the 2012 and 2013 seasons, known for his fiery spells and ability to hit the deck hard. He even earned an India call-up.

7/10

Manvinder Bisla (KKR)

Manvinder Bisla (KKR)

Played a memorable 89 in the 2012 final to help KKR win their maiden title, but soon vanished due to inconsistent form.

8/10

Luke Pomersbach (RCB, KXIP)

Luke Pomersbach (RCB, KXIP)

Known for his explosive hitting, Pomersbach had a promising IPL stint. However, legal issues and mental health struggles saw him walk away from the game.

9/10

Kamran Khan (Rajasthan Royals)

Kamran Khan (Rajasthan Royals)

The left-arm pacer from UP impressed with his slingy action in 2009 but disappeared soon after due to fitness and performance issues.

10/10

Doug Bollinger (CSK)

Doug Bollinger (CSK)

A match-winner for CSK with the ball in 2010-2011, Bollinger’s IPL career ended abruptly as CSK moved to other overseas pacers.

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