IPL 2022: Veteran players who will be absent this time

The action begins with a blockbuster clash between the defending champions CSK and two-time former champions KKR at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

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In this new beginning, a few IPL legends will not be a part of the world's most popular cricket league for different reasons. They have definitely left behind a great legacy

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Here highlights five such IPL veterans, who were almost synonymous with the league and gave fans a lot to cheer about over the last 14 editions

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Chris Gayle

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AB de Villiers

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Suresh Raina

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Harbhajan SIngh

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Amit Mishra

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