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.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar
When he first broke out on to the scene, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was largely seen as a new-ball bowler. But it is the IPL that has helped him grow and develop into a near-complete bowler. He started off with the Pune Warriors India (PWI) in 2011 before switching to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2014.
It was the move to SRH that turned the tide for Bhuvneshwar. He had picked up only 24 wickets in 31 games for PWI but for SRH, he evolved into a different bowler altogether. The premier fast bowler started mastering the death overs as well and has become a lot more effective. He won the Purple Cap twice in a row as well – 2016 and 2017.
Despite playing one season less, Bhuvneshwar is the second-highest wicket-taker in this decade. He has an economy of 7.25 and also picks up a wicket once every 19-20 balls. Thus, the Meerut pacer will be one of the new-ball picks and one of the premier pacers in this IPL XI of the decade.
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