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Rajat Patidar selects all-time IPL XI, excludes Rohit Sharma

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:02 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Rajat Patidar selects all-time IPL XI, excludes Rohit Sharma

Summary

Rajat Patidar named his all-time IPL XI, leaving out Rohit Sharma, a five-time champion captain. The lineup includes notable players like Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, and MS Dhoni. Patidar's selections have sparked debate given Rohit's significant achievements in the IPL as the captain of Mumbai Indians. This selection comes after Patidar led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to consecutive IPL titles in 2025 and 2026, joining the ranks of other successful captains.

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By the Numbers

•Rajat Patidar named his all-time IPL XI on August 26, 2026.
•Rohit Sharma, five-time champion, was excluded.
•Patidar's XI features players like Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and MS Dhoni.
•He led RCB to back-to-back IPL titles in 2025 and 2026.
•Debate continues over the criteria for an all-time IPL XI selection.

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4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Rohit Sharma snubbed: Rajat Patidar picks all-time IPL XI, but five-time title-winning ex-MI captain fails to make the cut

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Rajat Patidar revealed his all-time IPL XI, featuring Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, but shockingly left out 5-time championship captain Rohit Sharma.
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