Former English batsman Michael Vaughan took part in the ‘Winner Stays On’ round, where he was asked to choose the best overseas players to play in the history of the IPL. The English legend had to make many tough choices, but ultimately chose one of the most supremely decorated cricketers in the history of the IPL.
Many legends of world cricket have participated in the IPL and some great white ball strikers have also participated among the foreign players. Michael Vaughan was asked to pick one of the most famous names in the IPL, and he made some surprising choices.
Michael Vaughan supports an Australian legend in IPL
The former English captain has a keen interest in cricket in India, as he has been in the country since the ICC T20 World Cup and has continued his stay in the current season of IPL as well.
This phase started with South Africa’s experienced wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock, whom Vaughan selected over players like Albie Morkel, Jacques Kallis, Shaun Marsh and Trent Boult and then gave it to his countryman Jos Buttler.
Jos Buttler remained his choice over veteran openers Brendon McCullum and Faf du Plessis, before he favored Australian great Michael Hussey, who played some amazing cricket with Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
However, he immediately changed his mind and went for the great Australian spinner Shane Warne, who won the first title in IPL history with Rajasthan Royals.
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After this, Vaughan left Australian legend Shane Warne and gave a chance to five-time champion all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, who is considered one of the greatest bowlers of the IPL. He was the highest wicket-taker of all time; He played in IPL.
Taking Bravo’s side, Michael Vaughan made two surprising choices as he ignored AB de Villiers, also known as Mr 360, and David Warner, the highest overseas run-scorer in the IPL. He argued that Bravo would be selected for his all-round impact with both bat and ball.
Vaughan could only distance himself from Bravo when he was compared to his former teammate Sunil Narine, who was replaced by MI batting coach Kieron Pollard. According to Michael Vaughan, Pollard was his choice because of his excellent ability on the field.
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The race did not last long as Michael Vaughan kept picking off every new player brought in for the competition. He picked legendary T20 spinner Rashid Khan as one of the biggest talents in IPL history over 5-time champion Kieron Pollard.
Ultimately, he chose Chris Gayle, with the Universe Boss crediting him as the greatest overseas cricketer in the history of the IPL. He further claimed that if his name had been taken earlier, this phase would not have dragged on for so long.
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