Best IPL XI of the decade
It was a tough task to leave out some of the best players from this XI. But this team is as strong as it can get.
Rohit Sharma
One could argue that Rohit Sharma is out of position and has to bat in the top three. However, the Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper has gone up and down the batting order quite a bit. His batting position has changed almost every season and he has batted mostly in the middle order in the IPL.
In 2010, Sharma was with Deccan Chargers and he had a good season as well. He scored 404 runs but was released ahead of the 2011 auction. MI spent quite some money on him but it was worth it and as they say, the rest is history. Sharma has never really dominated batting charts but has been a quiet performer.
Moreover, it is his captaincy that largely earns him a place in this IPL XI of the decade. Sharma was handed over captaincy midway through the 2013 season. He has led MI to four titles, making them the most successful team in the history of the IPL.
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