2024-03-23 05:09:00
In 2008, the first season of the Indian Premier League and IPL took place. Since then, this franchise-based league has been regular. The league has climbed to unique heights in terms of money, performance and participation of star cricketers.
The 17th season of IPL-2024 will be played today on Friday night. Surprisingly, there are quite a few cricketers who were in the first season of IPL in 2008 and are still playing in 2024.
That list includes Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Dinesh Karthik, Shikhar Dhawan, Pishuj Chawla and Amit Mishra.
Dhoni has been playing for Chennai Super Kings since its inception. In 2008, he was signed by Chennai for 1.5 million dollars. This time he will play for them as usual.
Kohli initially joined Royal Challengers Bangalore for $30,000. This time he is playing in RCB jersey. He has been serving as captain since 2013.
Rohit Sharma started for Deccan Chargers. Deccan signed him for $7.5 million. Then settled in Mumbai Indians.
Ravindra Jadeja started with Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan won the title in the first edition based on his performance. Currently playing for Chennai.
Ashwin was joined by Chennai Super Kings in 2008. From then till 2015 he played for Chennai. This time he will play for Rajasthan.
Dhawan (2008 Delhi Daredevils), Chawla (2008 Kings XI Punjab) and Mishra (2008 Delhi Daredevils) have played for different franchises for a long time. Manish Pandey became the first Indian to score a century in 2009.
Dinesh Karthik started playing for Delhi Daredevils in 2008. This time he will play for Bangalore.