Kevin Pietersen unveiled his all-time IPL XI, notably excluding stars like Rohit Sharma. He lauded Yuzvendra Chahal, calling his release by RCB the league’s worst decision. Pietersen’s XI featured Gayle, Kohli, de Villiers, Raina, Dhoni, Russell, Jadeja, Narine, Chahal, Malinga, and Bumrah, prioritising impact over strict overseas limits.