The seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin of India has revealed his all-time Indian Premier League starting eleven.
With five bowlers and six hitters, the lineup for the squad was expertly constructed.
The seasoned Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed his all-time Indian Premier League (IPL) team, which consists of five spinners and six batters in a carefully selected lineup. With the title of captain, none other than MS Dhoni will lead this all-star group. International cricketing heavyweights like AB de Villiers and Sunil Narine are among Ashwin’s choices, displaying some of the best talent to have graced the IPL.
Outstanding openings in Ravichandran Ashwin’s all-time IPL team
Speaking on the Cheeky-Cheeka YouTube channel, Ashwin selected Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the opening pair. With an incredible 6,628 runs from 257 IPL games and a strike average of 131.14, Rohit has been a key player in helping the Mumbai Indians (MI) win five IPL titles.
With 8,004 runs in 252 matches with a strike rate of 131.97, Kohli is the tournament’s all-time run scorer and a key player for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Their combined knowledge offers Ashwin’s ideal squad a strong base.
Middle order and spin department
In the middle order, Ashwin has selected Suresh Raina, Suryakumar Yadav and De Villiers to occupy the crucial positions of three, four, and five. Raina’s explosive batting, Suryakumar’s recent form, and De Villiers’ extraordinary ability to change games with his stroke play make them a formidable trio. The spin department is manned by Rashid Khan and Sunil Narine, who have been exceptional in their roles over the years. Ashwin himself, with a record 180 IPL wickets, adds significant depth to this lineup.
Valuable pace attack
The pace attack in Ashwin’s all-time IPL XI is spearheaded by Jasprit Bu Jasprit mrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Lasith Malinga. Bumrah, instrumental in Mumbai Indians’ five IPL victories, brings unmatched precision and skill. Kumar’s ability to swing the ball and Malinga’s iconic death-overs bowling further enhance the team’s pace department. Their inclusion underscores the importance of a well-rounded bowling attack in T20 cricket, making Ashwin’s XI a balanced and formidable unit.
