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    "excerpt": "Former Chennai Super Kings: Former cricketer Aaron Finch has picked his all-time top five Australian cricketers who have played in the Indian Premier League (IPL), underlining the impact of overseas stars across the league\u2019s 19 seasons. \n",
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    "editor1": "Former Chennai Super Kings: Former cricketer Aaron Finch has picked his all-time top five Australian cricketers who have played in the Indian Premier League (IPL), underlining the impact of overseas stars across the league\u2019s 19 seasons. \n<p>Finch has selected Former Chennai Super Kings star Mike Hussey at number 5, lauding his consistency and ability to anchor the innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cTwo-time winner, who could forget the 733 runs he scored in a single season. Brilliant at knowing how to get Chennai over the line,\u201d Finch told ESPNCricinfo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>At No. 4, Finch picked former pacer Mitchell Johnson, highlighting his impact with the new ball. \u201cHe had such an impact, particularly with the brand new ball. Again, another two-time winner in this competition with the Mumbai Indians. He went under eight and a half an over, and who could forget defending 10 runs off the last over to win another title,\u201d Finch said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Former RCB player has slotted the team's prime bowler, Josh Hazlewood, at number 3 while praising his consistency in adapting to modern T20 needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s been unbelievable with the ball in hand in this competition over the years. Two-time winner at two different franchises, so it\u2019s not just about being a one-trick pony. He\u2019s got all the skills. He goes at under eight and a half an over in the modern game, which is ridiculous, and he\u2019s averaging over a wicket and a half per game. Incredible numbers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The 39-year-old selected IPL's title-winning captain David Warner at the number two position. Warner is among the top batsmen of the tournament and won the IPL 2016 as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s got 66, 50-plus scores in this competition. Remarkable consistency over the years. Also, a captain who won the title with SRH. He\u2019s been a player who, no matter where he plays, is successful. Unlucky not to be number one, but a brilliant player over the years,\u201d Finch noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The 39-year-old selected IPL's title-winning captain David Warner at the number two position. Warner is among the top batsmen of the tournament and won the IPL 2016 as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">Live Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p>Watson had a distinguished IPL career spanning from 2008 to 2020, where he played 145 matches and amassed 3,874 runs with 4 centuries and 21 fifties. As a premier all-rounder, he took 92 wickets and was named Player of the Tournament twice (2008, 2013). He won two IPL titles: with Rajasthan Royals (2008) and Chennai Super Kings (2018).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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