In a recent revelation that has taken the cricketing world by storm, senior Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has unveiled his all-time IPL XI. Ashwin, who ranks as the joint-fifth leading wicket-taker in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), made his selections while conversing with former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth on his YouTube channel, Cheeky Cheeka.
Ashwin’s lineup features a blend of experienced Indian players and exceptional overseas talent. However, his choices have sparked debates as notable T20 icons such as Chris Gayle, Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo have been left out of his team.
Top Order Dominance and Powerhouse Middle Order
Ravichandran Ashwin has placed significant emphasis on consistency at the top of the order.
 He selected Indian captain Rohit Sharma, the joint-most successful player in IPL history, as his opener alongside all-time leading run-scorer Virat Kohli.Â
At number three, Ashwin chose his former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate, Suresh Raina, known as ‘Mr. IPL’ for his reliability and record in the tournament.
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The middle order is nothing short of formidable, with Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s AB de Villiers, and Chennai Super Kings’ MS Dhoni, who also captains the side and dons the wicket keeping gloves.Â
This lineup showcases a perfect balance of explosive power and calculative batting, capable of turning matches in their favour.
Bowling Firepower: Spin and Pace Attack
In the bowling department, Ashwin’s XI features a mix of pace and spin.
Sunil Narine of Kolkata Knight Riders and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, who has represented both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans, form the spin duo.
They bring a wealth of experience and skill, making them a formidable pair in the shorter format.
The pace attack is spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga, both of whom have been instrumental in Mumbai Indians’ success over the years.Â
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Joining them is Bhuvneshwar Kumar, known for his swing and death bowling expertise. These three pacers, combined with the spinners, form a well-rounded attack capable of dismantling any batting lineup.
Ashwin’s selection of four Mumbai Indians players and two from Chennai Super Kings highlights the dominance these franchises have had in the IPL.
Despite the surprising omissions of T20 stalwarts like Gayle and Russell, Ashwin’s XI is packed with proven match-winners.
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