IPL 2022: IPL's forgotten heroes - They came, they conquered and went into oblivion

Cricketers from across the world throw in their hat to be part of the cash-rich league, knowing well that good performance at the marquee event can change their fortunes. But there are many, who, despite showing their talents and shining on the field, went into oblivion. Most of us do not even have a trace of them. No one knows what those stars are doing, and in what condition they are now. Let's take a lot at some of the forgotten shining stars:Mohit Sharma: Mohit Sharma, one of the most prolific seamers who won the Purple Cap in 2014, has been roped in as a net bowler by the new IPL franchise, Gujarat Titans, this season alongside left-arm seamer Barinder Sran. Sharma, representing Chennai Super Kings, had emerged as the highest wicket-taker in 2014, taking 23 wickets at an average of 19.65 in 16 matches. However, Sharma (33) found no takers at the IPL 2022 mega auctions.

The Haryana cricketer was with CSK from 2013 to 2015 before moving to Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) where he played from 2016-2018. He returned to CSK in 2019. He also had a stint with Delhi Capitals in 2020. Overall, Sharma has 92 wickets from 86 IPL games. Sharma, who also played 26 ODIs and eight T20Is, was a part of the Indian squad that made it to the 2014 ICC World T20 final in Bangladesh, and the semifinal of 2015 ODI World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Sadly, Sharma now has a job as a net bowler with Gujarat Titans. Manpreet Gony The Punjab pacer impressed one and all with his performance for CSK in the inaugural IPL season in 2008. Gony forced his way to the national team on the basis of some strong performances in 2008, but got to play just two games -- against Hong Kong and Bangladesh. He went on to play for Deccan