5 Players who used kits of one T20 League in other T20 appearances
With the onset of T20 cricket in the world, various T20 leagues have developed across the globe. Every major cricketing nation now has its own T20 league wherein various foreign stars flock in to ply their trade. Talking of the T20 leagues around the world, the biggest and fanciest name among them is of Indian Premier League. The glitz, glamour and money associated with IPL are of another level.
Since players move around playing many T20 leagues, they have been seen using kits of one league in other T20 leagues. There have been occasions where players came up with different kits while being in a different T20 tournament. Let’s take a look at a few of them.
5. Andre Russell
Rutherford wearing Mumbai Indians gloves in PSL and Andre Russell wearing Kolkata Knight Riders gloves in LPL. pic.twitter.com/lOTdbjTPql
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 28, 2020
The power-hitting capabilities of this Caribbean star stand second to none. He has been one of the most valuable assets for Kolkata Knight Riders since 2014. His all-round performance has taken the team over the line of innumerable occasions. Recently, he was seen donning KKR gloves while being part of the Galle Gladiators in Lanka Premier League 2020.
4. Samit Patel
England player Samit Patel is another name on the list, who was seen doing the same thing. Patel is a part of Dambulla Viiking in the 2020 edition of the ongoing Lanka Premier League. In one of the practice sessions of Dambulla, he was seen donning his Lahore Qalanders jersey, of the Pakistan Super League. In LPL, he played a thunderous knock of 58 off 38 to get his team over the line against Kandy Tuskers in the first match.
3. Hardik Pandya
Indians are enjoying hardik’s inning, but only MI Fans know the secret behind it ??? #INDvAUS #MIGloves @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/ToKguP93Gb
— Keyur Mestry (@KeyurMestry) September 17, 2017
Pandya has been one of the mainstays of Mumbai Indians since the time he has been roped in by the franchise. His all-round capabilities add to the brilliance of the most successful team in the IPL. His love for the franchise couldn’t remain hidden in an occasion in 2017 when he was playing an ODI against Kangaroos. He walked the field with his MI gloves and fans were quick enough to catch him.
2. Imran Tahir
Tahir has been the star spinner of Chennai Super Kings and is famous for his celebration after the dismissal. He even remained the proud owner of the purple cap in the 2019 season of IPL. In one of the recent events, he was seen sporting CSK headband in the match between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans. Qalandars beat the opposition by 25 runs in the second Eliminator. He clinched a total of 11 wickets in PSL 2020.
1. Sherfane Rutherford
Rutherford was part of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020 but couldn’t play a single match thanks to a settled team. He was also seen sporting his MI gear in the PSL 2020 while he walked to bat for Karachi Kings in a match against Multan Sultans. He has in total played seven matches in IPL scoring 73 runs.
