the ULTIMATE IPL XI made entirely of retired legends — the icons, the pioneers, the OGs who made the league what it is today. We’re talking certified 🐐 status, mad nostalgia, and straight-up vibe checks.
🏏 RETRO IPL XI – All Retired Players Only
⚔️ Balanced Squad | T20 Kings | All IPL-era players must be officially retired from all cricket
🧢 1. Virender Sehwag – Opener
The original chaos merchant. First-ball boundary king. Perfect IPL tone-setter.
🏏 2. Chris Gayle – Opener
UNIVERSE BOSS. Most IPL centuries. Sixes = currency. No retired XI without him.
🎯 3. AB de Villiers – Middle order
Mr. 360. Innovator. Finisher. Game-changer. One of the best to ever play in the IPL.
🧠 4. Suresh Raina – Middle order
“Mr. IPL.” Reliable, clutch, consistent run-getter. Huge CSK icon.
🔨 5. Kieron Pollard – Finisher / All-rounder
Powerhouse. Death overs specialist. Match-winner on his day.
🧤 6. MS Dhoni (C) – Wicketkeeper & Captain
Tactical genius. Icy finisher. The heart of CSK. Leads this team, no debate.
🌀 7. Shane Watson – All-rounder
Peaked in multiple teams. Dominated as opener & with the ball. Finals king.
🧙 8. Dwayne Bravo – All-rounder / Death bowler
Champion vibes. Highest IPL wickets for a long time. Bowled with brains and swag.
🐍 9. Harbhajan Singh – Spinner
Fired up, fearless, and loved the big moments. Proper T20 weapon.
🔥 10. Lasith Malinga – Pacer
The original death bowling king. Yorker merchant. MI legend. Best T20 bowler of his time.
🦘 11. Brett Lee – Fast bowler
Express pace, clean action, and could hit sixes too. Adds fire to the bowling attack.
🔥 12th Man Bench (because legends deserve extra love)
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Jacques Kallis – batting + bowling insurance
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Yuvraj Singh – flair, six sixes, left-arm spin
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Adam Gilchrist – backup keeper + explosive opening option
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Zaheer Khan – Indian pace pioneer
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Brendon McCullum – the man who started the IPL with that 158*
🧩 Team Combo Breakdown:
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✅ 4 overseas: Gayle, ABD, Pollard, Malinga
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✅ Indian core: Sehwag, Raina, Dhoni, Harbhajan, Zaheer
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✅ Batting depth till 9
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✅ Bowling options: Bravo, Watson, Malinga, Lee, Bhajji
🏆 How would they fare today?
This team would absolutely hold its own in modern IPL. Death bowling? Check. Explosive finishers? Check. Leadership? MS. Madness? Gayle, AB, Pollard.
Verdict: This retired XI could still cook 200+ and defend it with swagger.
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