All-time best overseas IPL XI
The overseas players not only elevate the quality of cricket being played, but they have also helped IPL become a global brand, and perhaps even the most competitive tournament in the sport.
7. Dwayne Bravo
The biggest entertainer the IPL has seen, Dwayne Bravo has entertained audiences with his cricketing skills as well as his unique dance moves. The 5th highest wicket-taker in the IPL and two-time purple cap holder has been one of the most effective death bowlers for Chennai Super Kings. While he’s played for Mumbai as well the Gujarat Lions, he’s been at his best playing in the yellow jersey.
While being one of the most effective death bowlers, using slower balls and yorkers as a very potent weapon especially on the slow pitches of Chepauk, Bravo also played a number of cameos down the order. While he has 147 wickets at an economy of 8.39 and strike rate of 17.59, he has also scored a valuable 1483 runs in 134 matches. Add to his cricketing feats his charismatic personality and entertainment, Bravo perhaps perfectly embodies the essence of IPL.
The Champion song became a rage a couple of years back and hugely popularised Bravo. Along with Russel and Pollard, Bravo forms the dream troika of all-rounders in an IPL side. While he has not been at his best the last few years, the CSK management still have a lot of faith in their old warhorse and will be hoping to squeeze a few good seasons from the entertainer.
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