Ravichandran Ashwin unveils his all-time IPL XI; he leaves Rohit Sharma as captain

The veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin he announced all his time Indian Premier League (IPL) XI, which consists of a carefully designed line-up of six batsmen and five bowlers. On the shoulders of this team full of stars is no one else MS Dhonicalled the captain. Ashwin’s options include international cricket giants like AB de Villiers again Sunil Narineshowcasing the best talent that has graced the IPL.

Terrible openers in Ravichandran Ashwin’s IPL XI

Speaking on Cheeky-Cheeka’s YouTube channel, Ashwin’s choice of opening pair included Rohit Sharma again Virat Kohli. Rohit, with 6,628 runs from 257 IPLs and a strike rate of 131.14, has been a key player in the lead. Mumbai Indians (MI) in five IPL tournaments. Kohli, the tournament’s top scorer with 8,004 runs from 252 matches with a strike rate of 131.97, continues to be a formidable force at the top of the order Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Their combined expertise provides a solid foundation for Ashwin’s dream team.

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Central order and spin door

In the middle order, Ashwin chose Suresh Raina, Suryakumar Yadav and De Villiers to occupy the important positions of three, four, and five. Raina’s explosive batting, Suryakumar’s recent form, and De Villiers’ amazing ability to change games with his stroke play make them a formidable trio. The spin door is closed Rashid Khan again Sunil Narinewho have been outstanding in their roles over the years. Ashwin himself, who has a record 180 IPL wickets, adds significant depth to this list.

A critical speed attack

The pace attack in Ashwin’s all-time IPL XI is led by it Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar again Lasith Malinga. Bumrah, instrumental in five IPL victories for Mumbai Indians, brings unparalleled precision and skill. Kumar’s bowling ability and Malinga’s amazing bowling continue to increase the pace of the team. Their inclusion underscores the importance of a well-rounded bowling attack in T20 cricket, making Ashwin’s XI a balanced and formidable unit.

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