Indian veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed all their times Indian Premier League (IPL) XI, a carefully crafted line-up of six batters and five bowlers. There is no one else at the head of this star-studded team MS Dhonigiven the title of captain. Ashwin’s options include international cricket giants AB de Villiers and Sunil NarineIt showcases some of the best talent to grace the IPL.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s all-time great openings in IPL XI
Speaking on the Cheeky-Cheeka YouTube channel, Ashwin’s choice for the opening duo consists of these. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Rohit has been a key figure in the lead, with 6,628 runs and a strike rate of 131.14 from 257 IPL matches. Mumbai Indians (MI) to five IPL championships. Kohli, the tournament’s all-time leading run-scorer with 8,004 runs in 252 matches at an innings of 131.97, continues to be a dominant force in the order. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Their combined experience provides a solid foundation for Ashwin’s dream team.
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Middle order and spin department
Picked Ashwin in the middle order Suresh Raina, Suryakumar Yadav and De Villiers occupied the important positions three, four and five. Raina’s explosive batting, Suryakumar’s recent form and De Villiers’ uncanny ability to change games with his batting make them a formidable trio. It is managed by the Spin department Rashid Khan and Sunil Narinewho have been exceptional in their roles over the years. Ashwin himself adds considerable depth to this line-up with a record 180 IPL wickets.
Valuable tempo attack
Ashwin’s all-time leading pace attack in IPL XI Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Lasith Malinga. Having been instrumental in five IPL victories for Mumbai Indians, Bumrah brings unmatched accuracy and skill. Kumar’s ability to swing the ball and Malinga’s iconic death-overs bowling boost the team’s pace department. Their inclusion highlights the importance of an all-round bowling attack in T20 cricket and makes Ashwin’s XI a balanced and formidable unit.
