7. Dwayne Smith:
The West Indian all-rounder has been one of the most useful players in the shortest format of the game. His aggressive batting and the knack to provide crucial breakthroughs with his medium pace makes him an asset for any captain in T20 cricket. However, the former West Indies star has struggled to keep up the tempo in recent months and his struggle in this season of the Indian Premier League proves it. He hardly made any major contribution this season as Gujarat Lions bowed out of the tournament with just 4 wins. He managed to score only 239 runs at a modest average of 21 .72 and picked up just a couple of wickets.