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Kevin Pietersen Selects IPL Dream Team, Omits Sharma, Buttler, Warner
Kevin Pietersen, former Delhi Capitals mentor, has chosen his all-time IPL dream team. Pietersen's selections notably omit Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler, and David Warner.
Kevin Pietersen, who played for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Daredevils, also served as a Delhi Capitals mentor in 2025. Pietersen selected his best XI from the IPL as the league approaches its 19th season. For openers, Pietersen chose Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli, formerly of RCB. AB de Villiers (formerly of RCB) and Suresh Raina (formerly of CSK) were selected as top and middle order players. Pietersen named M.S. Dhoni, CSK's captain, as captain and wicket-keeper for his dream team. The Indian Premier League has operated for over two decades.
Key Facts
- Kevin Pietersen chose his all-time IPL XI.
- Pietersen's selections did not include Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler, or David Warner.
- Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli were picked as openers by Pietersen.
- AB de Villiers and Suresh Raina were selected to play in the top and middle order.
- M.S. Dhoni was named captain and wicket-keeper in Pietersen's dream XI.
- Both de Villiers and Raina have scored over 5000 runs in the IPL middle order.
- Gayle and Kohli had nine century partnerships in the IPL.
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Research Sources
- CricketAddictor — Kevin Pietersen leaves out Rohit Sharma from dream IPL XI team