Famous Indian sports commentator and analyst, Harsha Bhogle, recently picked his all-time IPL XI and included seven Indian players; however, Rohit Sharma is not one of them.
The iconic voice behind many unforgettable cricket moments we have witnessed, Bhogle is often considered one of the greatest ever to have understood the gentleman’s game.
His team selection delves into the rich legacy players have possessed in the Indian Premier League, as every position is likely filled with the best probable option.
Who is part of Bhogle’s all-time IPL XI?
Harsha opted for the iconic opening duo of Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli from their RCB days as his openers in the team. The universe boss and King Kohli have played cricket together, and they have been the most exemplary pair in the powerplay.
The aggressiveness and dependency of the duo were remarkable in the 1200+ runs they contributed to in that short period of time.
Next at no. 3 is IPL’s most legendary name, also referred to as Mr. IPL, Suresh Raina. The CSK No. 3 has made the spot to his name as he turned the first-ever batter to go past 5000 runs in the history of the tournament.
Raina was also largely known for his fielding abilities, as he was often lightning-fast on the field. India’s current T20I skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, has been the best of him since he came to the Mumbai Indians in 2017. He emerged as a fine top-order batter and has only got better with time.
Bhogle, named India’s legendary skipper, MS Dhoni and IPL’s most iconic captain, has earned a name as the finest finisher ever. He is also named the captain of the side.
Hardik Pandya was the only placed all-rounder in his side as he earned the next spot. Undoubtedly, he remains one of IPL’s most complete all-rounders who can emerge in a finishing role as well.
He included two frontline spinners and two legendary IPL pacers on his side, which seems like a cherry on top. Sunil Narine and Rashid Khan, the two most consistent and feared spinners in the history of the game, have made a place in his side.
Next were the two Mumbai pacers, Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah, who once spearheaded their death bowling. Over the years, these two have emerged as heroes several times.
