Exclusive: Rahul Tewatia picks his best IPL XI, surprising snubs inside

Cricket

Power Openers

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are Tewatia’s choice for openers, known for their consistency and match-winning starts in the IPL.

Twitter

Experienced Middle Order

Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh bring experience and power, having played many memorable innings in IPL history.

Twitter

Finishing Legends

AB de Villiers and MS Dhoni are selected for their ability to finish games with explosive batting and calm decision-making.

Twitter

All-Rounders

Hardik Pandya and Rashid Khan add balance with their skills in both batting and bowling, making them key match-winners.

Twitter

Death Over Specialists

Sunil Narine, Jasprit Bumrah, and Lasith Malinga form a lethal trio, perfect at taking wickets and controlling runs in the final overs.

Twitter

Surprising Snubs

Though a strong XI, Rahul Tewatia’s snubs of Chris Gayle and Suryakumar Yadav surprised many fans.

Twitter

5 most underrated Indian bowlers

Cricket