Indian Premier League (IPL) started in 2008, and since its inception, it has helped many young players to star in the International arena and represent their country at the highest level. Some of the young stars who became great players for their nation after making their debut in the IPL are Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rishabh Pant, and the list is countless.
Apart from providing platforms to amateur cricketers, it also provides a professional stage for veterans to showcase their prowess to the world. Some players continue to impress the franchises and fans, even after they retire from International cricket.
In this article, we will take a look at the five players who excelled in IPL after their retirement
Shane Warne
The late former Australian legend Shane Warne retired from international cricket in 2007. Following that, he represented the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals till 2011 and picked up 57 wickets in 55 games. The most prominent moment for Warne’s IPL career was leading his team to the IPL title in the first-ever season in 2008 under his captaincy. His abilities as captain were on-spot in that season.