Gujarat Titans (GT) young feeling Sai Sudarshan Recently turned back the clock during an interesting conversation with the experienced spinner Ravichandran Ashwin On your YouTube channel. The left-handed opening batsman was handed a unique challenge: to build an IPL playing XI consisting entirely of cricketers from the pre-T20 era. Following IPL roster rules, Sudarshan had to choose seven Indians and four foreign players, as well as name a substitute. Their final team is a tremendous blend of timeless aggression and unmatched bowling pace.
Kapil Dev will be the captain, Donald Bradman at number four: Sai Sudarshan reveals IPL Dream XI of pre-T20 era
Sudarshan’s selection included a who’s who of cricket royalty, led by all the greatest of all time, don bradmanAnd captained by India’s first World Cup-winning hero.
- Top order: He chose the opening pair of ‘Dash and Stability’ chris srikanth And Navjot Singh Sidhuafter that the legendary Farooq Engineer At number three behind the stumps. mythological Sir Don Bradman To strengthen the middle order, he was sent at number four.
- Powerhouse All-Rounders: There is a mix of tactical talent and raw power in the engine room of the team, which also includes former India coach Ravi ShastriSouth African ‘finisher’ lance klusener And Kapil Devwhich was also named captain Of the party.
- Bowling Battery: The attacks are terrifyingly fast and efficient, including the ‘Swing King’. wasim akramFatal Jeff Thomsonand accuracy of Venkatesh Prasadcompleted by the magical whirlwind of Bishan Singh Bedi.
Sai Sudarshan’s Pre-T20 IPL XI:
Chris Srikkanth, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Farooq Engineer (wk), Don Bradman, Ravi Shastri, Lance Klusener, Kapil Dev (c), Wasim Akram, Venkatesh Prasad, Bishan Singh Bedi, Jeff Thomson. (Sub: Robin Singh)
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Sudarshan’s fitness update for Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2026
While XI was a fun fantasy, Sai Sudarshan’s your preparation for ipl 2026 This season has been a mix of shine and recovery. despite a right rib fracture persisted during Vijay Hazare TrophyThe left-hander has officially resumed training.
- Domestic Form: He was in great form during this period Syed Mushtaq Ali TrophyScored 192 runs at a strike rate of 152.38.
- GT Pre-Season Camp: Sudarshan is seen back in the nets Gujarat Titans camp with captain Shubman Gill.
- Expectations: After a solid domestic season, the Titans management is counting on him to provide explosive starts at the top of the order as they look to regain the IPL title in 2026.
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