The world of Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket has just gotten a whole lot more interesting, courtesy of Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist. The former wicketkeeper-batsman has unveiled his all-time best IPL eleven, and it’s packed with some of the most iconic players to have ever graced the tournament. What’s striking about Gilchrist’s selection is the dominance of Indian players – a whopping seven of them have made the cut. And, in a surprising move, not a single Australian cricketer features in his dream team.
So, who are the lucky ones to have made it to Gilchrist’s IPL fantasy team? At the top of the order, we have the explosive West Indian opener Chris Gayle, paired with India’s own Rohit Sharma. The duo is followed by the incomparable Virat Kohli at number three. The middle order is just as impressive, with the versatile Suresh Raina coming in at four, and the swashbuckling AB de Villiers at five. As for the wicketkeeping duties, Gilchrist has opted for the seasoned MS Dhoni, who needs no introduction.
The lower middle order sees the dynamic duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo, both of whom have had incredible IPL careers, exceling with both bat and ball. Gilchrist has also chosen the gifted leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal as his lead spinner. When it comes to pace bowling, he’s gone for two of the most feared fast bowlers in IPL history – Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga. These two would walk into any IPL fantasy team, and Gilchrist’s selection only reinforces their reputation.
But that’s not all – Gilchrist has also picked the Afghan leg-spinner Rashid Khan as his 12th man. Khan’s meteoric rise in international cricket has been nothing short of phenomenal, and his inclusion in this team is a testament to his exceptional skills. So, there you have it – Gilchrist’s all-time IPL eleven is a veritable who’s who of cricketing greats, with a mix of experience, talent, and sheer match-winning ability. The team looks like this: Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, AB de Villiers, MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lasith Malinga, and Jasprit Bumrah, with Rashid Khan as the 12th man.
