New Delhi. IPL is not just a cricket league, but a platform where the fortunes of the players change every season. Here, if a player becomes the face of a franchise, he can be seen in a new jersey in the very next season. In this game of auction, trade and team combination, there have been many cricketers who have made their mark by playing for not just one but many teams. This is the reason why a special category of “Journeyman” players has been formed in IPL, who go to every team and prove themselves.
Changing teams in IPL has now become a common thing, but not every player is able to prove himself by going to every team. These players are an example of the fact that on the basis of talent and experience, any cricketer can adapt to different environments and create his own identity. This is also the beauty of IPL – where every season brings new stories, new faces and new heroes.
Aaron Finch has a unique record with 9 teams
The name of former Australian captain Aaron Finch comes at the top of this list. Finch has played for 9 different franchises the most in IPL history. The former Australian opener represented teams like Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Pune Warriors, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata. This figure makes him unique and a record holder in this matter.
Jaydev Unadkat – Top among Indian players
Indian fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat is also a prominent name in this list. He has played IPL for 8 different teams so far. The story of his jersey change reflects the uncertainty and competition of this league. He played for Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Manish Pandey – Journey of 7 teams
Manish Pandey, the first Indian batsman to score a century in the IPL, has also proved his worth while playing for many teams. He has represented Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Pune Warriors, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals. This shows that teams have time and again expressed confidence in his experience and stability.
Dinesh Karthik – A name of experience and trust
Wicketkeeper batsman Dinesh Karthik has played for 6 different teams in his long IPL career. He played the role of finisher and leader while playing for Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders. On many occasions, he has led the team to victory in difficult situations.
Yuvraj Singh – Star player, many jerseys
Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh has also worn the jersey of 6 different teams. He represented Punjab Kings, Pune Warriors, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians. His aggressive batting and all-round performance made him special in every team.
