As the Indian cricket team battles it out with England in the ongoing Test series, the spotlight in the cricketing world is shifting towards the much-anticipated 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The discussions and speculations surrounding IPL 2024 have cricket enthusiasts and players buzzing with excitement. Let’s delve into the recent revelations of some of the cricketing legends selecting their all-time best IPL playing eleven, creating quite a stir in the cricketing community.
Before the commencement of IPL 2024, Star Sports hosted the “IPL Incredible 16” show featuring cricketing stalwarts like Virender Sehwag, Dale Steyn, Matthew Hayden, and Tom Moody. The stage was set for some intriguing discussions and debates as journalists posed questions to these cricketing maestros.
The highlight of the show was the selection of the all-time best IPL playing eleven, a task that ignited intense debates among the participants, including Wasim Akram, Dale Steyn, and Matthew Hayden. The omission of notable players like Chris Gayle, Andre Russell, and Suryakumar Yadav from the playing eleven raised eyebrows and sparked conversations among cricket enthusiasts.
In the midst of the discussions, the coaching responsibility for this dream team fell on the shoulders of Stephen Fleming, the coach of Chennai Super Kings. The schedule for IPL 2024 is yet to be officially announced, but there are speculations that the tournament might kick off on March 22.
Let’s take a look at the selected all-time best IPL playing eleven
- David Warner
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- AB de Villiers
- Suresh Raina
- MS Dhoni
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Rashid Khan
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Lasith Malinga
Impact Players
- Andre Russell
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Chris Gayle
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Coach
Stephen Fleming
Notably, Indian T20 sensation Suryakumar Yadav did not find a place in either the playing eleven or the 15-member squad. The star-studded lineup and the exclusion of impactful players have added another layer of anticipation for the upcoming IPL season.As the countdown to IPL 2024 begins, cricket fans eagerly await the official schedule and the commencement of what promises to be another thrilling season of T20 cricket entertainment.