KXIP's Glenn Maxwell picks ex-teammate Mohit Sharma over Lasith Malinga in all-time IPL XI

re has been cricketing action in Australia due to COVID-19 pandemic for nearly five months w. Cricketers are currently spending time with ir families as action slowly resumes across world. While some cricketers like David Warner have resorted to social media to keep mselves entertained, ors have been busy choosing ir all-time IPL teams. 

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IPL 2020: Glenn Maxwell picks all-time IPL XI, snubs Lasith Malinga for Mohit Sharma

latest to join this bandwagon is Australia cricketer, Glenn Maxwell. While speaking to Harsha Bhogle on Cricbuzz, Glenn Maxwell picked his all-time IPL XI. explosive Australian batsman picked SRH skipper David Warner and RCB captain Virat Kohli as openers of his team. Both Warner and Kohli are two of most attacking batsman in league who have been consistent for ir franchises.

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next two spots were grabbed by CSK's batting mainstay Suresh Raina and RCB's AB de Villiers. Raina and de Villiers have ability to up ante when required and can change game on its head. Glenn Maxwell picked himself and KKR's Andre Russell as two all-rounders of team while he chose CSK skipper MS Dhoni as his team's wicketkeeper-batsman.

KXIP star went with a solitary spinner in form of Harbhajan Singh. pace department of Glenn Maxwell's all-time IPL XI was formed by SRH's Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah and Delhi Capitals' Mohit Sharma. Glenn Maxwell snubbed Mumbai Indians' star Lasith Malinga and chose his former teammate Mohit Sharma over Sri Lankan veteran. This came as a surprise because Lasith Malinga is highest wicket-taker in league's history and one of most consistent bowlers.

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Glenn Maxwell’s all-time IPL XI: David Warner, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Suresh Raina, Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell, MS Dhoni, Harbhajan Singh, Mohit Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah

Glenn Maxwell, who represented KXIP in past, was bought by franchise once again during IPL 2020 auctions for a whopping ₹10.75 crore. Australian became second-most expensive player at IPL 2020 auctions behind countrymate Pat Cummins. Glenn Maxwell is set to play for KXIP under KL Rahul in upcoming IPL 2020, which is scheduled to start from September 19. 31-year-old's form will be key in determining how far KXIP go in tournament.

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