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IPL 2021: Why other countries love to hate India's T20 league

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder and former Bangladesh skipper Shakib al Hasan has been in the eye of the storm for choosing his franchise over country by deciding to skip the country's tour of New Zealand to take part in IPL 2021. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) mulled over the options of withdrawing NOC given to Shakib al Hasan for taking part in IPL 2021. But Shakib isn't the only cricketer to be mired in this controversy with Ben Stokes' participation for Rajasthan Royals also drawing fans' ire. We take a look at some of the top cricketers who had suffered because some cricketing nations love to hate IPL.

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Updated:Apr 02, 2021, 01:59 PM IST

Shakib al Hasan

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Bangladesh and Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Shakib al Hasan has said that he is often 'misunderstood' and criticised unfairly. After Shakib's decision to skip Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, he drew the ire of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) who even considered withdrawing the NOC given to the all-rounder for taking part in IPL. (Source: Twitter)

Kumar Sangakkara

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Former Sri Lanka captain and wicketkeeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara was mired in controversy back in 2011 when the Sri Lanka Cricket Board demanded that the players involved in IPL return home early to prepare for a tour to England back then. (Source: Twitter)

Kevin Pietersen

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Former England captain and batsman Kevin Pietersen was slammed by English media as well as the English Cricket Board for his commitment to various IPL franchises like Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Source: Twitter)

Ben Stokes

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England and Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ben Stokes came up with a savage reply to a troll, who questioned his priorities as far as playing for his country and for his IPL club is concerned. "Chasing a pound note again, once back in an England shirt will be too tired to bowl,” a Twitter user wrote. "When have I ever been too tired to bowl in a England shirt pal???” Ben Stokes replied. (Source: Twitter)

AB de Villiers

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Former South Africa captain and Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers was criticized for being greedy by deciding to retire from international cricket in 2018 and choosing to play franchise cricket instead in different leagues including the IPL. (Source: Twitter)