IPL 2016 Predicted XI Gujarat Lions
Since the Rajkot franchise didn't get first choice in the IPL draft, it was always going to be interesting to see who they went for. Aside from picking Suresh Raina, undoubtedly the IPL's most consistent batsman, they went for three all-rounders and a belligerent opener, knowing fully well that those players would cost a fortune when the IPL Auction came around.
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They were proven right as players went for ridiculous sums of money (as per usual) and Gujarat Lions picked and chose the players they wanted and got them, irrespective of the cost, to plug the gaps in their squads. So who will open along with Brendon McCullum? Who will complement Dwayne Bravo and James Faulkner in the bowling attack?
Here is the Gujarat Lions Predicted 11:
Brendon McCullum
While there was little doubt that New Zealand wowed one and all with their tactics at the recently concluded World T20, it was a shame that we didn't get to see Brendon McCullum one last time. But the good thing about the IPL is that it has given the Indian spectators a chance to see him in action once again as he turns out for the Gujarat Lions.
At CSK, Baz was given the license to slay the bowling attack in the powerplay and he did not disappoint. It is fairly likely that his role won't change in a Lions side that is packed with plenty of big names, who have proven their worth in the IPL.