Star Sports Reveals the “Incredible 16 of the IPL” for 2024 Season
In anticipation of the IPL 2024, Star Sports unveiled the “Incredible 16 of the IPL,” featuring 11 players, four impact substitutes, and a coach. The panel of experts, including cricketing legends Mathew Hayden, Dale Steyn, Wasim Akram, and Tom Moody, engaged in riveting discussions to finalize the squad.
The selection process sparked notable debates, including the inclusion of Rohit Sharma in the playing XI. Despite being excluded by the Experts XI, Fans XI, and Media XI, the Star Sports Jury recognized Sharma’s contributions as a batsman and leader of the Mumbai Indians, showcasing the diverse opinions within the cricketing world.
Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden endorsed David Warner and Chris Gayle as his top picks for the opening pair, while former SRH coach Tom Moody leaned towards Virat Kohli alongside Gayle, highlighting the challenge of maintaining overseas balance in the team. Meanwhile, Dale Steyn prioritized local players, opting for Warner and Sharma as his opening pair based on their IPL-winning credentials.
The final squad for the “Incredible 16” featured a formidable lineup with icons such as Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni, AB de Villiers, and Jasprit Bumrah, who received unanimous recognition for their contributions to the IPL. Stephen Flemming was crowned as the All-Star Coach, while MS Dhoni was hailed as the All-Star Captain, underscoring their esteemed status in the IPL fraternity.
The Playing XI consisted of David Warner, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (C), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Rashid Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, and Lasith Malinga. The Impact Players included Andre Russell, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Chris Gayle, and Yuzvendra Chahal, with Stephen Flemming as the Coach.
Cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the IPL 2024 to witness the “Incredible 16” in action and witness their favorite players and impact substitutes creating magic on the field.
(Source: IANS)
