Mohali IPL Team

The team from Mohali looks all the more balanced and has some of the best match-winners in its ranks. You can’t judge what each one can do when it matters the most. The team Board was represented by Preity Zinta on behalf on Ness Wadia of the Wadia Groups. The team was brought by them for USD 76 million. Yuvraj Singh has been named as its Icon player.




Irfan Pathan - He is supposed to one of the best All-Rounders in the Indian Team. He is among the top 15 in World Cricket too. His ability to swing the ball both ways makes him a tricky customer. His ability with the bat is also pretty good. He can build the innings or go hard at the opponents when required. The cause of concern is that he is not in his best rhythm. The best part is that he is a refined bowler now and has been getting back his swing. He was brought by Mohali for USD 925,000.


Brett Lee - No guesses why Preity Zinta was so keen on having Bree Lee in her team. He is a match-winning Bowler. He can rip through any batting order and for now, he is the quickest one. His outswingers can entice any top-class Batsman. He too has the ability with the Bat and can play some staggering shots. His stats is there for the proof. He was brought by the Mohali Team for USD 900,000. He is one of my favourite Cricketers.



Kumar Sangakkara - Another potential match winner. He can take games away without much fuss. He can dominate attacks as he wishes and is one of the best Wicket-Keepers in operation. He brings such a calming influence to the field which would make even the toughest of run chases, easier. He was brought by Mohali Team for USD 700,000.



Shantakumaran Sreesanth - He is the one among the new crop of Indian pacers. I don’t think he needs anyintroduction. Hehas done enough for the World to notice him. But he has to develope to make sure that he focusses it to improve his game. He has the potential to pick wickets in bunches but can give away runs too. Preity Zinta was also very keen on bagging him just because his presence itself would bring in the excitement to the game. He was brought by Mohali Team for USD 625,000.


Mahela Jayawardene - Another proven customer. He is one of those prolific Batsman who can make sure that run scoring is not tough. He can score quickly as well as hold the innings together simultaneously. One thing I love about this player is that he is very good in taking calculated risks. His experience can be quite crucial. He was brought by Mohali team for USD 475,000.

Piyush Chawla - He is one of the budding Cricketers. Being a leg spinner, he might take sometime to settle in. But he has proved his worth already. He bowls with such control. Just look at his performance in the previous tour of England. He is supposed to be the next in line after Anil Kumble retires. I must say that proper effort has been taken to groom him well. He was brought by Mohali Team for USD 400,000.


Ramnaresh Sarwan - If you think that this team still needs that extra bit of the “THING” then here he is. Another match-winner and a prolific fielder. He has taken West Indies to the target many a times even when the top order had collapsed. You can expect some fire-works from him in this format. He can strike the ball cleanly. He was brought by the Mohali Team for USD 225,000.


Simon Katich - Here comes the Australian Professionalism. He can be considered as an All-Rounder. His ability with the Bat doesn’t need any mention. He is also a useful left arm Chinaman bowler. He can bowl those decisive spells in short bursts. He is an agile player capable of playing at any number. He was brought by the Mohali Team for USD 200,000.


Romesh Powar - He is a good spinner. But I still see him as the only jinx in the armoury. His fielding is a big question mark and his batting is a mystery. In this format, every player must be able to contribute in all the departments. He’d rather warm the benches on most occations. But may get a nod if his Bowling is in a good rhythm. But still I feel that he is not suited for this format. He was brought by the Mohali Team for USD 170,000.


Yuvraj Singh - He is the Icon player of this team. He is capable of everything from big hits to electifying fielding. His slow left arm bowling may also play a crucial part. He can rip through any Bowling attack. His 666666 will be a sweet memory for his team mates a nightmare for the opponents. He is capable of repeating the show again. Barring his current form, everything suits this man. He is the apt player for such a format. He is being paid USD 1.064 million.

This team, as I said, looks balanced. The team is to be coached by Tom Moody. They are a potential threat. The team is valued at USD 81,684,000.