5 famous overseas players who did not shine at Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings need no introduction when it comes to IPL. They are the most consistent side in the history of the tournament, with eight playoff appearances in eight seasons so far. Several big names of the world cricket have played for the 'Yellow army'.

While many of those players stamped their authority with their exceptional performances, some did not live up to the expectations.

Let us now look at some famous International stars who failed to shine during their stint with the Chennai based franchise.

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#5 George Bailey

The Chennai Super Kings bought the Tasmanian for INR 24.5 lakh during the 2009 IPL auctions. Bailey, an experienced T20 campaigner was part of the CSK squad from 2009 to 2012 but played just 4 games overall during his stint with the Chennai outfit.

In the 2009 edition, he played three games and scored 45 runs at a strike-rate of 115.38 with his highest score being 30. In the title-winning 2010 season, Bailey played just one game and scored 18 runs which happened to be his last appearance in the Chennai jersey.

In the next two seasons, Bailey did not get a chance and he warmed the bench. Bailey, who plays for Tasmania in the domestic circuit played for the Kings XI Punjab and Rising Pune Supergiant after being released by the Super Kings before for the 2013 IPL season.

#4 Andrew Flintoff

Andrew Flintoff had a disastrous IPL campaign

Flintoff was bought by Chennai Super Kings during the 2009 IPL auctions for a then-record INR 7.5 crore. The English all-rounder had a disastrous IPL campaign after being bought for such a massive amount. Flintoff played just three games for the Chennai Super Kings in which, he scored 62 runs and took two wickets.

Flintoff left the IPL midway due to the injury he sustained while playing for the Super Kings and never returned to the league after that. Flintoff was the joint most expensive player of that season along with his compatriot, Kevin Pietersen, who was bought for the same amount by the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

#3 Thisara Perera

Thisara Perera had a forgettable stint with Chennai Super Kings

The Sri Lankan all-rounder was bought by the Chennai Super Kings for INR 23 lakh during the 2010 IPL auctions. Perera had a forgettable stint with the Super Kings, having played just one game throughout the season in which failed to score any runs and bowled only one over conceding 19 runs.

The talented all-rounder did not get any more chances in the 2010 edition and was eventually released by them for the 2011 IPL. After being released by the Super Kings prior to the 2011 auctions, Perera has represented five different IPL franchises in six seasons - Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kings XI Punjab and Rising Pune Supergiant.

#2 Jason Holder

Jason Holder was bought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014

Holder was bought by the Chennai Super Kings for INR 9.2 lakh during the 2013 IPL auctions. The Barbadian all-rounder played just six games for the CSK during the sixth season and took 2 wickets at an economy of 8.40. After being released by the Super Kings in the next season, Holder was bought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014.

Holder played two seasons for the 'Orange army' before moving to the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2016. Holder was a part of the West Indies squad that won the ICC World T20 title in 2016 under Darren Sammy. Unfortunately, Holder did not get enough opportunities to prove himself at Chennai.

#1 Tim Southee

Tim Southee could not replicate his World Cup success in the IPL

Southee excelled during the 2011 ICC Cricket World cup, picking up 18 wickets in 8 matches and guided New Zealand to the semi-finals where they lost to Sri Lanka. But the Kiwi pacer could not replicate his World Cup success in the IPL.

The Chennai Super Kings signed the New Zealander as a replacement for the injured Aussie pacer, Ben Hilfenhaus for INR 46 lakh in 2011. Southee played just five games in that season for the Super Kings, in which he took four wickets with his best figures being 1/30.

Southee bowled some toe-crushing yorkers in the all-important final over of the opening match of the season against the Kolkata Knight Riders and ensured Chennai’s win. Southee was eventually released by the CSK for the 2012 edition of the IPL.