Chris Gayle's Surprising IPL XI & Favorite Teammate Revelation

Gayle's All-Time XI Sparks Debate

Chris Gayle, a veteran of the IPL having played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings, holds the league record for the most sixes (357). His selection for an all-time IPL XI was bound to generate interest. The exclusion of Rohit Sharma (6-time IPL winner, 5 as captain), Lasith Malinga (170 wickets), and Hardik Pandya (5-time winner) – all key figures in Mumbai Indians' dynasty – raised eyebrows. Gayle's XI features only two MI players: Jasprit Bumrah and himself (though he never played for MI). The team heavily features his former RCB teammates (Kohli, ABD, Chahal) and fellow West Indians (Bravo, Narine).

The Unexpected Favorite: Sarfaraz Khan

Beyond the XI, Gayle's revelation about his favorite RCB teammate being Sarfaraz Khan was unexpected. Despite sharing the dressing room with global superstars like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers for seven years, Gayle singled out the young Khan, with whom he maintains contact. Gayle described Sarfaraz as 'one for the future'. This came despite Sarfaraz, initially signed by RCB in 2015 for his fearless batting, going unsold in the IPL 2025 auction, highlighting the unpredictable nature of IPL careers.

Who did Chris Gayle leave out of his all-time IPL XI?

Notable exclusions include Rohit Sharma, Lasith Malinga, and Hardik Pandya, among others.

Who is Chris Gayle's favorite RCB teammate?

Chris Gayle named Sarfaraz Khan as his favorite RCB teammate, whom he considers 'like a son'.

Is Sarfaraz Khan playing in the current IPL season?

According to the source material, Sarfaraz Khan went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction.

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