Aakash Chopra Names MS Dhoni His Captain of All-time IPL...
Indian Premier League has gained immense popularity ever since it first played 13 years ago. It not only gave quality Indian players but foreign players also. Former India opener Aakash Chopra, who had been a part of the league himself, named an all-time IPL XI.
He chose his openers in the form of David Warner and Rohit Sharma. Both of them are considered as formidable players for their respective countries and has stunning records at the top of the order as well. And, it’s not at all a surprise that they have been chosen for the opening slot. For the next slots, Chopra named India captain Virat Kohli and experienced Suresh Raina.
While Virat Kohli has amassed six tons in the tournament, Suresh Raina is considered as one of the most destructive batsmen in the history of the cash-rich league. Former South Africa player AB de Villiers who is known for his swashbuckling batting, placed after the Indian duo of Aakash Chopra. However, former captain MS Dhoni named the skipper and keeper of this team.
However, the former India opener has named a few renowned pace bowlers including Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga who are the top bowlers in the tournament. For spin department, his choice is veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh and West Indies spinner Sunil Naraine. While Singh was a key player for Mumbai Indian and later started playing for Chennai Super Kings under the leadership of MS Dhoni, Narine is one of the vital cogs in the Kolkata Knight Riders’ camp.
Surprisingly, the flamboyant West Indies opener Chris Gayle, who is known for his explosive batting and has great record best in the tournament didn't make it to the all-time IPL XI team.
Aakash Chopra’s all-time IPL XI: David Warner, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, AB de Villiers, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Harbhajan Singh, Sunil Narine, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah.
12th and 13th Man – Gautam Gambhir, Andre Russell
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