Veteran off-spinner R Ashwin recently unveiled the squad of players he would choose to represent his ultimate Indian Premier League (IPL) dream team. In a recent interview, Ashwin handpicked 11 star cricketers who have impressed him the most during their illustrious T20 careers in the cash-rich league.
Two explosive Indian openers – Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli – got the nod to provide flying starts at the top of the order. Next in was Suresh Raina, who has been instrumental in Chennai Super Kings' success down the years with his handy contributions. At number four was Pune's in-form batsman Suryakumar Yadav followed by the explosive AB de Villiers, who never failed to entertain RCB fans.
Captain Cool MS Dhoni was picked to finish games for the side in his element at number six. The talismanic wicket-keeper batter led the CSK to a record 4 IPL titles demonstrating unrivaled leadership skills. Dhoni was the unanimous choice to lead Ashwin's dream XI.
The bowling attack comprised two star spinners – Sunil Narine and Rashid Khan who pack a punch with both bat and ball. Seamers Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga, known for their accuracy in pressure overs, rounded out a well-balanced attack.
With a star-studded lineup containing some of the greatest match-winners the tournament has seen, Ashwin's fantasy team looks well equipped to beat any opposition on their day. Fans now await the first match to see this dream squad in action!
