Former cricketers Wasim Akram, Dale Steyn, Tom Moody and Matthew Hayden have picked the best openers for the greatest team in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). What caught the attention of many was that star batsman Virat Kohli did not get many votes and was also rejected by a few.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle and David Warner were the contenders. The experts needed to pick two openers for the best IPL team. Matthew Hayden did not back the Indian duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and instead chose Chris Gayle and David Warner as the team’s two openers.
Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been the best batsmen in the league. They have been two powers in the league and are among the main players in the tournament. They are one of the main reasons behind the success of Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively in the league.
Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody voted for Chris Gayle along with Virat Kohli. The West Indies batsman set the stage on fire during any time he played in the league. He was known for his explosiveness and played some magical shots in the league, helping his team win games in the tournament.
Wasim Akram opted for Rohit Sharma and David Warner as two openers for the top IPL team. It was a surprise after he didn’t pick Virat Kohli. Australia’s opener, on the other hand, is the best foreign batsman in the league and is the league’s leading run-getter among foreign batsmen.
Dale Steyn backed David Warner and Rohit Sharma as two openers in the best IPL team. Australia’s opener got 3 votes overall, making it the top choice, while Rohit and Chris Gayle were tied at 2 votes each, while Virat Kohli got just one vote.
Virat Kohli’s best goal in the league came as his first goal. The batsman is the league’s leading run-getter with more than 7000 runs to his name. He has been an absolute beast as an opener for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He will be crucial for the team in the upcoming seventh edition of the league.
#IPL GOAT @imVkohli is not listed as an opener in Star Jury’s #AllTimeIncredibleXI.
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Virat Kohli becomes a father for the second time; he is blessed with a baby
Indian batsman Virat Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma gave birth to a baby boy, whom they named Akaay. The couple was blessed with the baby on February 15. She reported the development with a special post on social media.
She stated, “With abundant happiness and our hearts full of love, we are happy to inform everyone that on February 15, we welcomed our baby Akaay & Vamika’s little brother into this world. We seek your blessings and good wishes at this beautiful moment in our lives. We ask that you respect our privacy at this time. Love and gratitude. “Virat and Anushka.”
Virat Kohli pulled out of the Test series against England. He is now expected to return to the IPL. The league will reportedly begin on March 22.