New Delhi: Former England batsman Kevin Peterson Named every time. IPL XI, barring several big names, incl Rohit SharmaWho won five IPL titles under the captaincy of Mumbai Indians. Pietersen, who represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Rising Pune Supergiants during his IPL career, also dropped the star all-rounder. Hardik Pandya.Patterson explained while unveiling his XI. Yuzvendra ChahalRoyal Challengers Bengaluru’s dismissal has been described as the ‘worst decision’ in the history of the league.
On for the Love of Cricket, Peterson and Jose Butler Picked his all-time IPL XI.Pietersen referred to MS Dhoni as the “only non-negotiable” choice from his side.He included Yuzvendra Chahal in the XI and reiterated that Royal Challengers Bangalore’s decision to release him was “the worst in IPL history”.Pietersen’s IPL XI:Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (C&W), Andre Russell, Ravindra Jadeja, Sunil Narine, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah.Pietersen also ignored a key IPL rule in finalizing his XI, choosing more than the four foreign players allowed in the line-up.Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions, who won the IPL 2025 title by defeating Punjab Kings in the final.