Former Indian Premier League player Mandeep Singh recently shared his all-time IPL XI in an exclusive interview. The 33-year-old right-handed batter has played 111 IPL games across 14 seasons, last appearing in IPL 2023. His cricketing journey includes three T20 Internationals for India and a historic achievement in 2023 when he captained Punjab to victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, ending a 30-year title drought for the state. Last season, he represented Tripura across formats, though the team did not advance beyond group stages. Singh's dream team features legendary captain MS Dhoni at the helm, with a mix of explosive batsmen, dependable all-rounders, and match-winning bowlers. Notably absent from his selection are Yuzvendra Chahal, the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 221 scalps, and David Warner, the only three-time Orange Cap winner.
Mandeep Singh's Dream IPL XI Selections
Mandeep chose Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as openers, followed by Suresh Raina at number three. The middle order includes AB de Villiers, Ravindra Jadeja, and captain MS Dhoni. Hardik Pandya was picked as the seam-bowling all-rounder. The bowling attack features Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah as pace specialists, with Rashid Khan and Sunil Narine as spinners. As Impact Player, he named Chris Gayle, who holds IPL records for most sixes (357) and highest individual score (175 not out). Surprisingly, Yuzvendra Chahal and David Warner were excluded despite their outstanding IPL records and multiple accolades in the tournament's history.
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