Mohammed Hafeez

Called the Professor back in Pakistan cricket, Mohammed Hafeez played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the first season. An experienced all-rounder Hafeez would have served well for teams like KKR, CSK and Mumbai Indians who like to play with a lot of bowling options.

From opening the innings to batting in the middle-order, Hafeez is adept at doing everything which makes him a versatile T20 cricketer. The top two are definitely among the five players who deserve a chance to play in the IPL. He would have been an ideal player for teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore with the teams requiring all-round options in the middle order.