<strong>Support Staff XI of the IPL 2015:</strong> The Indian Premier League franchises have tied up with their former superstars and many other big players from all over the world in their support staff. Crictracker have decided to form an XI with the players present in the coaching staff of all the IPL teams for the present season.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Sachin-Ponting-MI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17089" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Ponting-MI.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar with Ricky Ponting" width="800" height="537" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17089" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar by default makes this XI.(Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption>

Sachin Tendulkar by default makes this XI, given that he is part of Mumbai Indians support staff as an Icon. Tendulkar has been the greatest player during his generation especially as an opener, hence he will be one of the two openers of the Support Staff XI.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Stephen-Fleming-and-MS-Dhoni-in-IPL.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-16282" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Stephen-Fleming-and-MS-Dhoni-in-IPL.jpg" alt="Stephen Fleming CSK" width="396" height="594" sizes="(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16282" class="wp-caption-text">Stephen Fleming the New Zealand left hander.(© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Stephen Fleming the New Zealand left hander, has been serving as the head coach of Chennai Super Kings since the second season. He was part of the playing team in the inaugural edition of IPL. He was one of the good opening batsman during his times. Hence he has been made the opener of this Support Staff XI.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Unmukt-Chand-Ricky-Ponting.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15421" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Unmukt-Chand-Ricky-Ponting.jpg" alt="Ricky Ponting IPL" width="618" height="423" sizes="(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15421" class="wp-caption-text">Ricky Ponting got appointed as the head coach for the Mumbai Indians.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

Ricky Ponting got appointed as the head coach for the Mumbai Indians, who played and captained for them in the starting phase of 2013 edition. Ponting, known for his attacking batting and intelligent captaincy, fits into the side at No.3 along with captaining the side.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Rahul-Dravid-RR-Coach.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17115" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rahul-Dravid-RR-Coach.jpg" alt="Rahul Dravid IPL 2015" width="865" height="593" sizes="(max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17115" class="wp-caption-text">Rahul Dravid has been the coach of Rajasthan Royals since 2014. (Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption>

Rahul Dravid has been the coach of Rajasthan Royals since 2014. He played for the team from 2011 to 2013 and as captain in 2012 and 2013. Dravid has been known for his skillful batting in middle order coming very handy especially when his side loses early wickets. At times, Dravid can be dangerous with his attacking batting at the end, hence No.4 in our Support staff XI will be very much suitable for him.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Jacques-Kallis.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15270" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jacques-Kallis.jpg" alt="Jacques Kallis IPL" width="402" height="374" sizes="(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15270" class="wp-caption-text">Jacques Kallis, the star South African all-rounder played for Kolkata Knight Riders.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

Jacques Kallis, the star South African all-rounder played for Kolkata Knight Riders between 2011 and 2014 before turning into their batting coach for this season. Kallis used to play at top for KKR but given his experience in the middle order during his international career, fits at No.5 in this Support Staff XI. Also, he can chip in with wickets with his fast medium pace.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Jonty-Rhodes-MI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17082" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jonty-Rhodes-MI.jpg" alt="Jonty Rhodes MI" width="515" height="393" sizes="(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17082" class="wp-caption-text">Johnty Rhodes, probably the greatest fielder the Cricket has seen got appointed as the fielding coach of Mumbai Indians.(Photo Source: Zee News India)</figcaption>

Johnty Rhodes, probably the greatest fielder the Cricket has seen got appointed as the fielding coach of Mumbai Indians in 2010. However, he haven’t featured in IPL as a player his retirement all forms of the game came out even before the IPL’s inception. Rhodes serves as a good hitter for this team at No.6 and play an electrifying part in the field.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Vijay-Dahiya-kkr.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17090" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Vijay-Dahiya-kkr.jpg" alt="Vijay Dahiya kkr" width="449" height="405" sizes="(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17090" class="wp-caption-text">Vijay Dahiya assistant coach of KKR. (Photo Source:Google)</figcaption>

The Indian wicket keeper batsman has been providing his services as assistant coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders since 2009. He makes into the Support staff XI as a specialist keeper.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Wasim-Akram-KKR.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17085" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wasim-Akram-KKR.jpg" alt="Wasim Akram KKR" width="581" height="409" sizes="(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17085" class="wp-caption-text">Wasim Akram got appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling coach (Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption>

One of the greatest pacer of all time, Wasim Akram got appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling coach in 2010. Similar to Dahiya, Akram retired from the game even before the IPL was founded. His inclusion in the Support staff XI gives a huge strength to the bowling attack.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Daniel-Vettori-RCB.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17084" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Daniel-Vettori-RCB.jpg" alt="Daniel Vettori IPL" width="584" height="404" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17084" class="wp-caption-text">Daniel Vettori, the left arm off spinner from New Zealand played for Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption>

Daniel Vettori, the left arm off spinner from New Zealand played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in between 2011 and 2013 before been turning out be as the team’s head coach. Vettori was one of the few successful spinners during his time, who was also a decent batsman. Vettori qualifies into this Support staff XI as one of the two spinners.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Mutthiah-Muralitharan-IPL.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15784" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mutthiah-Muralitharan-IPL.jpg" alt="Muttiah Muralitharan IPL" width="426" height="594" sizes="(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15784" class="wp-caption-text">Muralitharan was easily the best spinner the world has seen. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Muralitharan was easily the best spinner the world has seen. Murali, turned out be the bowling coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad; however, he never played for them. Muttiah, though played for Chennai Super Kings, Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Royal Challengers Bangalore in his 7 years of IPL career. He has been included in the Support staff XI as the second spinner.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Shane-Bond-MI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-17083" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shane-Bond-MI.jpg" alt="Shane Bond IPL" width="440" height="315" sizes="(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17083" class="wp-caption-text">Another member from Mumbai Indians makes into the Support Staff XI of IPL 2015.(Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption>

Another member from Mumbai Indians makes into the Support Staff XI of IPL 2015, given the number of coaches MI uses in every season. The New Zealand quickie, Shane Bond got appointed as the Mumbai Indians’ bowling coach for this season. He is another player who haven’t featured in the league as a professional player. The speedster will fill the Support Staff XI’s bowling attack.

<p><strong>Support Staff XI of the IPL 2015:</strong> The Indian Premier League franchises have tied up with their former superstars and many other big players from all over the world in their support staff. Crictracker have decided to form an XI with the players present in the coaching staff of all the IPL teams for the present season.</p>
<p>Here is the IPL 2015 Support Staff XI:</p>
<h4><strong>Sachin Tendulkar:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_17089" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17089" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Sachin-Ponting-MI.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-17089" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Ponting-MI.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar with Ricky Ponting" width="800" height="537" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17089" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar by default makes this XI.(Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Sachin Tendulkar by default makes this XI, given that he is part of Mumbai Indians support staff as an Icon. Tendulkar has been the greatest player during his generation especially as an opener, hence he will be one of the two openers of the Support Staff XI.</p>
<h4><strong>Stephen Fleming:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_16282" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16282" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Stephen-Fleming-and-MS-Dhoni-in-IPL.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-16282" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Stephen-Fleming-and-MS-Dhoni-in-IPL.jpg" alt="Stephen Fleming CSK" width="396" height="594" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16282" class="wp-caption-text">Stephen Fleming the New Zealand left hander.(© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Stephen Fleming the New Zealand left hander, has been serving as the head coach of Chennai Super Kings since the second season. He was part of the playing team in the inaugural edition of IPL. He was one of the good opening batsman during his times. Hence he has been made the opener of this Support Staff XI.</p>
<h4><strong>Ricky Ponting (C):</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15421" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15421" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Unmukt-Chand-Ricky-Ponting.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-15421" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Unmukt-Chand-Ricky-Ponting.jpg" alt="Ricky Ponting IPL" width="618" height="423" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15421" class="wp-caption-text">Ricky Ponting got appointed as the head coach for the Mumbai Indians.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Ricky Ponting&nbsp;got&nbsp;appointed as the head coach for the Mumbai Indians, who played and captained for them in the starting phase of 2013 edition. Ponting, known for his attacking batting and intelligent captaincy, fits into the side at No.3 along with captaining the side.</p>
<h4><strong>Rahul Dravid:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_17115" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17115" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Rahul-Dravid-RR-Coach.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-17115" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rahul-Dravid-RR-Coach.jpg" alt="Rahul Dravid IPL 2015" width="865" height="593" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17115" class="wp-caption-text">Rahul Dravid has been the coach of Rajasthan Royals since 2014. (Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Rahul Dravid has been the coach of Rajasthan Royals since 2014. He played for the team from 2011 to 2013 and as captain in 2012 and 2013. Dravid has been known for his skillful batting in middle order coming very handy especially when his side loses early wickets. At times, Dravid can be dangerous with his attacking batting&nbsp;at&nbsp;the end, hence No.4 in our Support staff XI will be very much suitable for him.</p>
<h4><strong>Jacques Kallis:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15270" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15270" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Jacques-Kallis.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-15270" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jacques-Kallis.jpg" alt="Jacques Kallis IPL" width="402" height="374" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15270" class="wp-caption-text">Jacques Kallis, the star South African all-rounder played for Kolkata Knight Riders.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Jacques Kallis, the star South African all-rounder played for Kolkata Knight Riders between 2011 and 2014 before turning into their batting coach for this season. Kallis used to play at top for KKR but given his experience in the middle order during his international career, fits at No.5 in this Support Staff XI. Also, he can chip in with wickets with his fast medium pace.</p>
<h4><strong>Johnty Rhodes:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_17082" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17082" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Jonty-Rhodes-MI.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-17082" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jonty-Rhodes-MI.jpg" alt="Jonty Rhodes MI" width="515" height="393" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17082" class="wp-caption-text">Johnty Rhodes, probably the greatest fielder the Cricket has seen got appointed as the fielding coach of Mumbai Indians.(Photo Source: Zee News India)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Johnty Rhodes, probably the greatest fielder the Cricket has seen got appointed as the&nbsp;fielding coach of Mumbai Indians in 2010. However, he haven’t&nbsp;featured in IPL as a player his retirement all forms of the game came&nbsp;out even&nbsp;before the IPL’s inception. Rhodes serves as a good hitter for this team at No.6 and play an&nbsp;electrifying part&nbsp;in the field.</p>
<h4><strong>Vijay Dahiya (Wk)<br>
</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_17090" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17090" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Vijay-Dahiya-kkr.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-17090" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Vijay-Dahiya-kkr.jpg" alt="Vijay Dahiya kkr" width="449" height="405" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17090" class="wp-caption-text">Vijay Dahiya assistant coach of KKR. (Photo Source:Google)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Indian wicket keeper batsman has been providing his services as assistant coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders since 2009. He makes into the Support staff XI as a specialist keeper.</p>
<h4><strong>Wasim Akram:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_17085" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17085" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Wasim-Akram-KKR.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-17085" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wasim-Akram-KKR.jpg" alt="Wasim Akram KKR" width="581" height="409" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17085" class="wp-caption-text">Wasim Akram got appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling coach (Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>One of the greatest pacer of all time, Wasim Akram got appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling coach in 2010. Similar to Dahiya, Akram retired from the game even before the IPL was founded. His inclusion in the Support staff XI gives a huge strength to the bowling attack.</p>
<h4><strong>Daniel Vettori:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_17084" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17084" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Daniel-Vettori-RCB.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-17084" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Daniel-Vettori-RCB.jpg" alt="Daniel Vettori IPL" width="584" height="404" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17084" class="wp-caption-text">Daniel Vettori, the left arm off spinner from New Zealand played for Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Daniel Vettori, the left arm off spinner from New Zealand played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in between 2011 and 2013 before been turning out be as the team’s head coach. Vettori was one of the few successful spinners during his time, who was also a decent batsman. Vettori qualifies into this Support staff XI as one of the two spinners.</p>
<h4><strong>Muttiah Muralitharan:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15784" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15784" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Mutthiah-Muralitharan-IPL.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-15784" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mutthiah-Muralitharan-IPL.jpg" alt="Muttiah Muralitharan IPL" width="426" height="594" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15784" class="wp-caption-text">Muralitharan was easily the best spinner the world has seen. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Muralitharan was easily the best spinner the world has seen. Murali, turned out be the bowling coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad; however, he never played for them. Muttiah, though played for Chennai Super Kings, Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Royal Challengers Bangalore in his 7 years of IPL career. He has been included in the Support staff XI as the second spinner.</p>
<h4><strong>Shane Bond:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_17083" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17083" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Shane-Bond-MI.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-17083" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shane-Bond-MI.jpg" alt="Shane Bond IPL" width="440" height="315" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17083" class="wp-caption-text">Another member from Mumbai Indians makes into the Support Staff XI of IPL 2015.(Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Another member from Mumbai Indians makes into the Support Staff XI of IPL 2015, given the number of coaches MI uses in every season. The New Zealand quickie, Shane Bond got appointed as the Mumbai Indians’ bowling coach for this season. He is another player who haven’t featured in the league as a professional player. The speedster will fill the Support Staff XI’s bowling attack.</p>

<p><strong>Support Staff XI of the IPL 2015:</strong> The Indian Premier League franchises have tied up with their former superstars and many other big players from all over the world in their support staff. Crictracker have decided to form an XI with the players present in the coaching staff of all the IPL teams for the present season.</p>
<p>Here is the IPL 2015 Support Staff XI:</p>
<h4><strong>Sachin Tendulkar:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_17089" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17089" style="width: 800px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Sachin-Ponting-MI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17089" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Ponting-MI.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar with Ricky Ponting" width="800" height="537" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17089" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar by default makes this XI.(Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Sachin Tendulkar by default makes this XI, given that he is part of Mumbai Indians support staff as an Icon. Tendulkar has been the greatest player during his generation especially as an opener, hence he will be one of the two openers of the Support Staff XI.</p>
<h4><strong>Stephen Fleming:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_16282" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16282" style="width: 396px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Stephen-Fleming-and-MS-Dhoni-in-IPL.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-16282" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Stephen-Fleming-and-MS-Dhoni-in-IPL.jpg" alt="Stephen Fleming CSK" width="396" height="594" sizes="(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16282" class="wp-caption-text">Stephen Fleming the New Zealand left hander.(© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Stephen Fleming the New Zealand left hander, has been serving as the head coach of Chennai Super Kings since the second season. He was part of the playing team in the inaugural edition of IPL. He was one of the good opening batsman during his times. Hence he has been made the opener of this Support Staff XI.</p>
<h4><strong>Ricky Ponting (C):</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15421" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15421" style="width: 618px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Unmukt-Chand-Ricky-Ponting.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15421" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Unmukt-Chand-Ricky-Ponting.jpg" alt="Ricky Ponting IPL" width="618" height="423" sizes="(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15421" class="wp-caption-text">Ricky Ponting got appointed as the head coach for the Mumbai Indians.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Ricky Ponting got appointed as the head coach for the Mumbai Indians, who played and captained for them in the starting phase of 2013 edition. Ponting, known for his attacking batting and intelligent captaincy, fits into the side at No.3 along with captaining the side.</p>
<h4><strong>Rahul Dravid:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_17115" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17115" style="width: 865px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Rahul-Dravid-RR-Coach.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17115" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rahul-Dravid-RR-Coach.jpg" alt="Rahul Dravid IPL 2015" width="865" height="593" sizes="(max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17115" class="wp-caption-text">Rahul Dravid has been the coach of Rajasthan Royals since 2014. (Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Rahul Dravid has been the coach of Rajasthan Royals since 2014. He played for the team from 2011 to 2013 and as captain in 2012 and 2013. Dravid has been known for his skillful batting in middle order coming very handy especially when his side loses early wickets. At times, Dravid can be dangerous with his attacking batting at the end, hence No.4 in our Support staff XI will be very much suitable for him.</p>
<h4><strong>Jacques Kallis:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15270" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15270" style="width: 402px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Jacques-Kallis.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15270" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jacques-Kallis.jpg" alt="Jacques Kallis IPL" width="402" height="374" sizes="(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15270" class="wp-caption-text">Jacques Kallis, the star South African all-rounder played for Kolkata Knight Riders.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Jacques Kallis, the star South African all-rounder played for Kolkata Knight Riders between 2011 and 2014 before turning into their batting coach for this season. Kallis used to play at top for KKR but given his experience in the middle order during his international career, fits at No.5 in this Support Staff XI. Also, he can chip in with wickets with his fast medium pace.</p>
<h4><strong>Johnty Rhodes:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_17082" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17082" style="width: 515px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Jonty-Rhodes-MI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17082" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jonty-Rhodes-MI.jpg" alt="Jonty Rhodes MI" width="515" height="393" sizes="(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17082" class="wp-caption-text">Johnty Rhodes, probably the greatest fielder the Cricket has seen got appointed as the fielding coach of Mumbai Indians.(Photo Source: Zee News India)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Johnty Rhodes, probably the greatest fielder the Cricket has seen got appointed as the fielding coach of Mumbai Indians in 2010. However, he haven’t featured in IPL as a player his retirement all forms of the game came out even before the IPL’s inception. Rhodes serves as a good hitter for this team at No.6 and play an electrifying part in the field.</p>
<h4><strong>Vijay Dahiya (Wk)<br>
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<figure id="attachment_17090" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17090" style="width: 449px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Vijay-Dahiya-kkr.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17090" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Vijay-Dahiya-kkr.jpg" alt="Vijay Dahiya kkr" width="449" height="405" sizes="(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17090" class="wp-caption-text">Vijay Dahiya assistant coach of KKR. (Photo Source:Google)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Indian wicket keeper batsman has been providing his services as assistant coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders since 2009. He makes into the Support staff XI as a specialist keeper.</p>
<h4><strong>Wasim Akram:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_17085" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17085" style="width: 581px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Wasim-Akram-KKR.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17085" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Wasim-Akram-KKR.jpg" alt="Wasim Akram KKR" width="581" height="409" sizes="(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17085" class="wp-caption-text">Wasim Akram got appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling coach (Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>One of the greatest pacer of all time, Wasim Akram got appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling coach in 2010. Similar to Dahiya, Akram retired from the game even before the IPL was founded. His inclusion in the Support staff XI gives a huge strength to the bowling attack.</p>
<h4><strong>Daniel Vettori:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_17084" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17084" style="width: 584px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Daniel-Vettori-RCB.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17084" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Daniel-Vettori-RCB.jpg" alt="Daniel Vettori IPL" width="584" height="404" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17084" class="wp-caption-text">Daniel Vettori, the left arm off spinner from New Zealand played for Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Daniel Vettori, the left arm off spinner from New Zealand played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in between 2011 and 2013 before been turning out be as the team’s head coach. Vettori was one of the few successful spinners during his time, who was also a decent batsman. Vettori qualifies into this Support staff XI as one of the two spinners.</p>
<h4><strong>Muttiah Muralitharan:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15784" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15784" style="width: 426px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Mutthiah-Muralitharan-IPL.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15784" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mutthiah-Muralitharan-IPL.jpg" alt="Muttiah Muralitharan IPL" width="426" height="594" sizes="(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15784" class="wp-caption-text">Muralitharan was easily the best spinner the world has seen. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Muralitharan was easily the best spinner the world has seen. Murali, turned out be the bowling coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad; however, he never played for them. Muttiah, though played for Chennai Super Kings, Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Royal Challengers Bangalore in his 7 years of IPL career. He has been included in the Support staff XI as the second spinner.</p>
<h4><strong>Shane Bond:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_17083" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17083" style="width: 440px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Shane-Bond-MI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-17083" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shane-Bond-MI.jpg" alt="Shane Bond IPL" width="440" height="315" sizes="(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17083" class="wp-caption-text">Another member from Mumbai Indians makes into the Support Staff XI of IPL 2015.(Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Another member from Mumbai Indians makes into the Support Staff XI of IPL 2015, given the number of coaches MI uses in every season. The New Zealand quickie, Shane Bond got appointed as the Mumbai Indians’ bowling coach for this season. He is another player who haven’t featured in the league as a professional player. The speedster will fill the Support Staff XI’s bowling attack.</p>

Support Staff XI of the IPL 2015

Support Staff XI of the IPL 2015: The Indian Premier League franchises have tied up with their former superstars and many other big players from all over the world in their support staff.