Indian and Kolkata Knight Riders’ star player Dinesh Karthik is one of the most experienced players in the Indian Premier League. The Indian veteran has been a part of 6 franchises so far and is currently a ‘most valued player’ in the Kolkata Knight Riders. DK gave up his captaincy during last year’s IPL while handing over the responsibility to England’s cricketer Eoin Morgan.
However, as the 2021 edition of the IPL is just a couple of days ago, DK’s focus now shifted to the upcoming tournament. He along with his teammates will be trying their best to win the trophy and end their wait of 6 years.
Recently, the specialist keeper-batsman came up with his all-time IPL XI, and interestingly, there was no place for the legendary Indian cricketer, MS Dhoni, in it.
DK picked some quality individuals from the current lot and some legendary players in his all-time IPL XI. The likes of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir were picked as the openers. While on number three was modern-legend Virat Kohli, whereas, Rohit also made the cut at number 4. Big hitter Andre Russell was also included by DK.
Sunil Narine was picked as the mystery spinner in his all-time IPL XI. Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath also found a place in DK’s list, who was followed by Jaspirt Bumrah, Mitchell Starc and Yuzvedra Chahal
Dinesh Karthik names his all-time IPL 11:
Virender Sehwag
Gautam Gambhir
Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma
Dinesh Karthik
Andre Russell
Sunil Narine
Glenn McGrath
Jasprit Bumrah
Mitchell Starc
Yuzvendra Chahal
Meanwhile, fans on social media flooded it with their reactions to DK’s all-time IPL XI after DK excluded CSK captain MS Dhoni and kept himself in the side.
Here, check out the reactions of Twitterati on this:
Dinesh Karthik has picked himself ahead of MS Dhoni in his all time IPLXI. True legend ? pic.twitter.com/jmyNErOCBT
— K Sudarshan (@SudarshanEMA) April 3, 2021
It’s called humility https://t.co/LR9CSbXHrU
— Jitendra Jain (@JitendraJain_) April 3, 2021
Anyone who doesn’t pick Malinga should be automatically barred from making all time #IPL XI
— Mayur (@mayur_lohana) April 3, 2021
https://twitter.com/jadejamayur010/status/1378302611028201477?s=20
IPL XI without Mr.IPL? Dhoni? Malinga ? Gayle ? ABD?
— Praveen (@PraveenPk_07) April 3, 2021
Starc and McGrath? This is IPL XI.. not ICC XI
— Soumojit Biswas (@soumojit028) April 3, 2021
All are good except DK ?
— KS (@twenty_four_k) April 3, 2021
