Former Punjab cricketer Mandeep Singh, who has played 14 IPL seasons and appeared in 111 matches, recently revealed his all-time IPL XI in an exclusive interview with CricTracker. The 33-year-old right-handed batter last featured in the tournament during IPL 2023. His leadership brought Punjab the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2023, breaking a 30-year title drought. Last season, he joined Tripura and led them across formats, though the team failed to progress beyond the group stage. Mandeep's all-time XI features legendary names like MS Dhoni as captain, along with power-hitters and world-class bowlers. Notably absent are Yuzvendra Chahal, the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 221 scalps, and David Warner, the only player to win the Orange Cap three times. The selection sparked interest due to these surprising omissions despite their stellar IPL records.
Mandeep's Dream XI Features Cricket Icons and Superstars
Mandeep chose Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as openers, with Suresh Raina at number three. The middle order includes AB de Villiers, Ravindra Jadeja, and MS Dhoni as captain and wicketkeeper. Hardik Pandya provides seam-bowling all-rounder duties. The pace attack comprises Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah, who formed a lethal partnership at Mumbai Indians. Spinners Rashid Khan and Sunil Narine complete the bowling lineup. As Impact Player, Mandeep named Chris Gayle, who holds IPL records for most sixes (357) and highest individual score (175 not out). The balanced side combines explosive batting with varied bowling options across formats.
Source: Link