The Indian Premier League (IPL), which is often considered one of the biggest T20 leagues in the world, has brought many great players to Indian cricket. This includes players like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal and many more. Also, many greats of the game have appeared in the league and entertained the Indian audience. This includes the likes of Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Andre Russell, DJ Bravo, Kieron Pollard and many others.
During a discussion on Star Sports, the expert panel comprising veteran Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden, former Australian cricketer Tom Moody and former South African pacer Dale Steyn, picked out the all-rounders from the incredible XI of all times. .
Experts pick all-rounders in all-time incredible IPL XI
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What made @DaleSteyn62, @HaydosTweets, @wasimakramlive and @TomMoodyCricket choose #RavindraJadeja in their team, before #HardikPandya won the battle against #AndreRussell to make it to the Incredible XI?… pic.twitter.com/BtUlWTLg49
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With the experts having to choose between Hardik Pandya, Shane Watson, Ravindra Jadeja and Kieron Pollard, Wasim Akram opted for an innovative choice and chose West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell. Wasim mentioned his T20 record and praised his batting and bowling skills. Wasim mentioned that Russell comes out strong in the field and also bowls at a high pace. Wasim mentioned that Russell is also a great fielder and the team needs a number seven player who can hit a long ball.
Dale Steyn also echoed Wasim Akram’s words and picked Andre Russell along with Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Steyn praised Jadeja’s all-round skills and mentioned that he can bat anywhere in the batting order. Steyn also praised his fielding and added that he is a brilliant left-arm spinner. Dale Steyn stated that Russell is a brilliant power hitter and also a great fielder.
Hardik Pandya turned out to be Tom Moody’s favourite. Moody mentioned that Hardik is a borderline batsman and can bat at number seven. Moody also added that Hardik can give his team valuable overs in the game at a decent rate.
Matthew Hayden also agreed with Tom Moody and picked Hardik Pandya as the best all-rounder in the incredible XI along with Ravindra Jadeja. Hayden mentioned that both are excellent defenders and can bowl quality overs throughout the match.
The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 22 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will release the tournament schedule in different phases. The BCCI will release the schedule for the first 15 days of the competition due to the general elections in India.
Chennai Super Kings, who are currently the defending champions of the tournament, will be hoping to win another IPL trophy while Mumbai Indians, who are the most successful IPL team along with CSK, are also the favorites to lift the trophy . Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants cannot be left out and will compete to lift the trophy.