Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) began, all eyes were on star players like Mitchell Starc, who was paid the highest in the tournament, and Glenn Maxwell, as he had been in great form. However, in the tournament, these players did not find their form and disappointed their fans. Let us discuss five such players who have failed in IPL 2024 so far.
Flopped stars in IPL 2024
| Player | Team |
| Mitchell Starc | KKR |
| Faf du Plessis | RCB |
| Glenn Maxwell | RCB |
| Hardik Pandya | MI |
| Mohammed Siraj | RCB |
Mitchell Starc
The highest-paid player in Indian Premier League history, Mitchell Starc, is proving to be a loss for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The pacer has not performed up to his potential so far. In four matches, he has only taken two wickets at an economy rate of 11.00. It seems that he has fallen victim to the curse of being the highest-paid player, as it is a pattern that under the pressure of high salaries, players often fail to deliver.
Faf du Plessis
It is turning out to be a nightmare season for Royal Challengers Bangalore. They currently stand as the second-bottom team in the points table. The reason for this is that their key players are failing to deliver their best. Even the RCB captain himself is struggling to score runs.
Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell was outstanding in the previous season, providing explosive batting that accelerated RCB’s lineup. However, this season, he has struggled to score runs, managing only 32 in five matches.
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Hardik Pandya
Mumbai Indians acquired Pandya through a trade with Gujarat Titans. The MI management signed him, envisioning him as a key player for their future. However, this season, Pandya has failed to perform in any department—batting, bowling, or captaincy.
Mohammed Siraj
The main reason for RCB’s failure is also that their bowling has not clicked. Their main pacer, Siraj, is going through a rough patch where he is not able to take wickets. He has only taken four wickets in five matches.
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