MI and RCB combined all-time IPL XI
Over the last decade or so, Mumbai Indians have been referred to as arguably the most star-studded team with players such as Ricky Ponting, Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya and Lasith Malinga.
8. Harbhajan Singh
The first of two spinners to be blooded into this side is India’s very own Harbhajan Singh. The cheerful, wily old fox was a wicket-taker right from his early days in the game and also went on to replicate his genius in the IPL. And how could one forget the 2013 season when the Indians relied on their homegrown players such as Harbhajan and Sachin Tendulkar to land the IPL crown?
There was simply no stopping the veteran offie, who claimed a whopping 24 wickets whilst giving away just about 6.5 runs per over on average. Call it whatever you feel like; he was MI’s go-to man, game-changer and talisman. He switched to the Chennai Super Kings camp last season and proved why old is gold, taking 16 wickets in 11 outings.
‘Bhajji’ at number 8 is also a viable option with the bat as he can clear the ropes with cleanliness and powerful hitting. On the overall, Harbhajan has redefined the art of off-spin bowling in the shortest version, which unlike wrist spin in recent years, hasn’t received the hype and recognition it must. 150 wickets in 160 matches serve as a testament to the same.
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