NEW DELHI: Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has named his all-time IPL XI, leaving out a number of massive names, together with Rohit Sharma, who captained Mumbai Indians to 5 IPL titles. Pietersen, who represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), and Rising Pune Supergiants throughout his IPL profession, additionally disregarded star all-rounder Hardik Pandya.Whereas unveiling his XI, Pietersen described Yuzvendra Chahal’s launch by Royal Challengers Bengaluru because the ‘worst resolution’ within the league’s historical past.
On For the Love of Cricket, Pietersen and Jos Buttler chosen their all-time IPL XI.Pietersen referred to MS Dhoni because the “solely non-negotiable” decide in his aspect.He included Yuzvendra Chahal within the XI and reiterated that Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s resolution to launch him was “the worst in IPL historical past”.Pietersen’s IPL XI:Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Andre Russell, Ravindra Jadeja, Sunil Narine, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah.Pietersen additionally neglected a key IPL rule whereas finalising his XI, choosing greater than the permitted 4 abroad gamers within the lineup.Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions, having received the IPL 2025 title after defeating Punjab Kings within the ultimate.
