Vaughan’s Picks in “Play, Sell, Bench” with Dhoni, Kohli, Rohit

Imagine having MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma on the same IPL team! An exciting prospect, but not without a selection headache. This is the scenario Michael Vaughan and Adam Gilchrist faced during a podcast, forced to choose who to play, bench, and release.

Vaughan’s Choices:

• Play: MS Dhoni
  • Vaughan views Dhoni as one of the greatest IPL players of all time.
  • His experience and leadership are invaluable.
• Bench: Rohit Sharma
  • While a six-time IPL champion, Rohit would serve as a backup for Dhoni.
• Sell: Virat Kohli
  • Despite being the IPL’s highest run-scorer, Vaughan believes Kohli’s lack of an IPL title makes him a valuable asset for other teams.

Gilchrist’s Agreement:

• Gilchrist agreed with Vaughan’s choices, acknowledging the difficulty of selecting among these legends.
• He emphasized that these decisions are often tough for team managers.

This hypothetical scenario highlights the tough choices that team managers face when building competitive squads.