Abhishek PorelOne of India’s rising cricket stars, he often draws attention for his aggressive batting and composed glovework. currently a key figure for Delhi Capitals In Indian Premier League (IPL)Porel has found his place since being replaced Rishabh Pant In 2023. However, the young Bengal wicketkeeper stunned fans and analysts after revealing his all-time IPL XI, an unconventional lineup that surprisingly leaves out the veterans ms dhoni And Rishabh Pant,
Abhishek Porel’s journey in IPL
Porel’s journey in the IPL started with modest expectations. Selected as Pant’s replacement, he played only four matches in his first season but showed glimpses of talent that made him worth watching. supported by Sourav Ganguly In Delhi Capitals In the camp, Porel’s confidence grew and he made a statement ipl 2024Scored 327 runs at an explosive strike rate of 159.51. their fearless attack Harshal Patel The opening match of that season, where he scored 25 runs in an over, became one of the defining moments of the league.
Delhi’s faith in him paid off, as the franchise retained him ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Interestingly, that was their only uncapped retention as his salary increased from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 4 crore, an astonishing 1900% increase. Porel had a solid rather than spectacular 2025 season, scoring 301 runs at a strike rate of 147. Nevertheless, it confirmed his rising trajectory and growing maturity as a T20 player who thrives under pressure.
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Porel’s bold IPL XI without MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant
When a media outlet asked insidesport To name his all-time IPL XI, Porel’s selection left fans debating fiercely online. He debuted with the iconic Indian pair Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma at the top of the sequence, then AB de Villiers, Arguably the greatest foreign batsman in IPL history. However, Porel’s middle-order selection raised eyebrows. selection of jacques calis And Brendon McCullum Ahead of domestic T20 names like Suresh Raina, Kieron PollardAnd andre russell It was seen as both nostalgic and unconventional.
McCullum, who scored his first century in the IPL, was named as the wicketkeeper despite not playing the role regularly during his IPL stint. Known for his versatility, Kallis earned praise for his all-round impact during Kolkata Knight Riders‘2012 title run. Dhoni, the IPL’s most successful captain and most capped player of the tournament, as well as Pant, under whom Porel began his IPL journey, were conspicuously missing from the eleven.
Features of Porel’s team hardik pandya And Akshar Patel The two Indian all-rounders provide balance in the middle. Their bowling attack includes -Kuldeep YadavHis Delhi teammate, as the lead spinner, while Jasprit Bumrah leads the pace unit with the Australian fast bowlers brett lee And Mitchell StarcInterestingly, both Lee and Starc have IPL titles with KKR till 2012 and 2024 respectively, underlining Porel’s tribute to the legacy of the Kolkata franchise.
Abhishek Porel’s all-time IPL XI:
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Brendon McCullum (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Brett Lee, Mitchell Starc.
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