David Miller
The former Kings XI Punjab skipper who was recently replaced by Murali Vijay was signed as a replacement in 2011 and enjoyed only a handful of opportunities in the South African squad up till then.
But luck quickly turned around in 2013, Miller on a clock scored 101-off-31, followed by some more unbelievable run chases and ultimately forced Kings XI Punjab to retain him. Continuing his pinch hitting next year along with Glenn Maxwell, the duo became one of the most devastating pairs of the tournament.
The IPL eventually acted as a launching pad for Miller’s international career and since then being a regular member he has been enjoying some memorable moments with the South African squad.