Donald Bradman at No.4, Kapil Dev as captain: Sai Sudharsan dreams of IPL XI ft. He names the legends of the pre-T20 era

Gujarat Titans (GT) young sensation Sai Sudharsan recently turned back the clock during an interesting chat with a veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel. The left-handed opener was tasked with a unique challenge: building an IPL Playing XI comprised entirely of cricketers from the pre-T20 era. As per the IPL’s roster rules, Sudharsan had to pick seven Indians and four overseas players while also naming a replacement. His latest team is a formidable blend of vintage aggression and unrivaled bowling pace.

Kapil Dev captains Donald Bradman at 4: Sai Sudharsan unveils IPL dream XI for pre-t20

Sudharsan’s selection had a who’s who of cricketers led by the greatest. Don Bradmanand captain India’s first World Cup winning hero.

• Highest Order: He chose the ‘dash and stability’ opening pair Chris Srikanth and Navjot Singh Sidhuthen legendary Farok is an engineer behind number three stumps. Legendary Sir Don Bradman was slotted into the fourth row to anchor the middle order.
• Powerhouse Comprehensive: The team’s engine room has a mix of tactical brilliance and raw power, including a former India coach. Ravi ShastriSouth Africa ‘finisher’ Lance Klusener and Kapil Devthe name is also given captain from the side.
• Bowling battery: The attack is terrifyingly fast and skilled, with the “King of the Swing”. Wasim Akramkiller Jeff Thomsonand accuracy Venkatesh Prasadround with magic spin Bishan Singh Bedi.

Sai Sudharsan’s IPL XI before T20:

Kris Srikkanth, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Farokh Engineer (WK), Don Bradman, Ravi Shastri, Lance Klusener, Kapil Dev (C), Wasim Akram, Venkatesh Prasad, Bishan Singh Bedi, Jeff Thomson. (Sub: Robin Singh)

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Sudharsan’s fitness update for Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2026

Although XI is a fun hypothetical, of Sai Sudharsan own preparation for IPL 2026 The season has been a mix of brilliance and recovery. Although a right rib fracture continued during the period Vijay Hazare trophyThe left-hander has officially resumed training.

• Internal Form: He was in contact with the sparkling at the time Syed Mushtaq Ali trophyScores 192 runs at a strike rate of 152.38.
• GT Pre-Season Camp: Sudharsan appeared in nets again Gujarat Titans camp near the captain Shubman Gill.
• Expectations: After a solid domestic season, the Titans management is banking on him to provide explosive starts at the top of the order as they look to reclaim the IPL title in 2026.

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