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IPL snub ‘wasn’t unexpected’: Finch – cricket.com.au
Australia’s white-ball skipper has put the disappointment of missing out on an IPL deal behind him as he prepares for national duties
While some were surprised Aaron Finch, the No.3 T20 batsman in the world, went unsold at this year’s IPL auction, he wasn’t.
Finch was overlooked on Thursday as teammates Glenn Maxwell ($A2.52m), Jhye Richardson (A$2.48) and Riley Meredith (A$1.42m) secured huge contracts.
“It would have been nice to be playing again,” Finch said.
“It’s a wonderful competition to be a part of but it wasn’t unexpected that I wasn’t picked up, to be honest.
“I’d prefer to be playing cricket, but a little bit of…
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