2. Darren Lehmann

Former Australian all-rounder Darren Lehmann featured for the Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural edition of the IPL. Notably, the Royals emerged as the champions in the very first season of the cash-rich league.

However, after that one season, Lehmann did not feature in the IPL as a player but returned as a coach for Deccan Chargers and Kings XI Punjab franchise later. He has also coached the Australian national team.