Sandeep Sharma reveals his all-time IPL XI, names MS Dhoni as skipper

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :September 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM

Modified at :September 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM

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Sandeep Sharma picked Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma as openers of his team.

Indian pacer Sandeep Sharma has been amongst the most successful pacers in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has been making his presence felt in almost every season.

During a chat with Crictracker, the right-arm pacer revealed his all-time IPL XI. Sharma picked MS Dhoni as the captain of his team. The keeper-batter led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to five titles in the tournament.

Sandeep went ahead with Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle as openers of his XI. Rohit is the second highest run-scorer in league with more than 7000 runs in his kitty. While, Gayle, who played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, had slammed six hundreds in the tournament.

In the middle-order, Sharma went ahead with Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, and AB de Villiers. Kohli is the all-time highest run-scorer in the IPL history. Raina, known as Mr IPL, retired from the tournament in 2021. De Villiers, a former RCB player, was considered one of the most aggressive overseas batter in the league.

Sharma then picked Dhoni as skipper and wicket-keeper of his side. He went ahead with Hardik Pandya and Sunil Narine as all-rounders of the side. Pandya is the current skipper of MI, while Narine plays for KKR.

For the pacers, he picked Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah, both of whom helped MI to win multiple titles in the tournament. For the spinner, he chose Yuzvendra Chahal, who is the all-time highest wicket-taker in the IPL.

Sandeep Sharma’s all-time IPL XI

Sandeep Sharma. (Image Credits: Twitter)

Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, AB de Villiers, MS Dhoni (C), Hardik Pandya, Sunil Narine, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Meanwhile, Sandeep Sharma played for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025. He clinched nine wickets in 10 games at an economy rate of 9.89. Over the years, the 32-year-old has played 136 games in the tournament and picked 146 wickets at an economy of 8.03.

What is Sandeep Sharma’s all-time IPL XI?

Sandeep Sharma’s all-time IPL XI- Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, AB de Villiers, MS Dhoni (C), Hardik Pandya, Sunil Narine, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Whom did Sandeep Sharma pick as captain of his all-time IPL XI?

Sandeep Sharma chose MS Dhoni as captain of his all-time IPL XI.

Sandeep Sharma played for which team in IPL 2025?

Sandeep Sharma was part of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.