Known for his attacking stroke play, Aaron Finch did not participate in IPL 2019.
Aaron Finch plays a shot during the 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Lions at The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on April 27, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Manjunath KIRAN
The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League will be played in 2020. The player’s auction for the forthcoming edition concluded on Thursday. One player among the numerous sold, not only was bought by a franchise but even created a unique record. As soon as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bought Aaron Finch, he became the first player to be part of as many as 8 IPL franchises.
8th IPL team for Aaron Finch
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Right handed opening batsman Aaron Finch was part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for eight seasons from 2010 to 2018. Next year will be the 10th year that he will be part of the richest cricketing league in the world. And in IPL 2020, he will don the colours for his eight team in the tournament. In 2018, Finch was bought for INR 6.2 Crore by the Kings XI Punjab team which was his seventh team.
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Finch started his IPL career with the Rajasthan Royals in 2010. Post that, years changed and with it changed the colour of his jersey. Even in 2018 he was included in a new team. And in 2019, he has now been part of a record 8 teams.
Did not take part in IPL 2019
Known for his attacking stroke play, Aaron Finch did not participate in IPL 2019. He did not give his name in the player’s auction for this edition. He had taken the decision keeping in mind Australia’s busy schedule. Finch was playing an ODI series against Pakistan at that time.
Finch’s IPL journey
| Year | Team |
| 2010 | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2011 | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2012 | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2013 | Pune Warriors India |
| 2014 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians |
| 2016 | Gujarat Lions |
| 2017 | Gujarat Lions |
| 2018 | Kings XI Punjab |
| 2020 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
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