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#4 Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians)

Captaincy Record: Matches - 89, Won - 51, Win percentage - 57.31

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is currently IPL's third highest run-getter of all time with 4493 runs. He was the batting mainstay for the now defunct Deccan Chargers, scoring the most runs for them. Mumbai Indians bought him in 2011 for $2 million. Rohit became their captain in 2013 and led them to their maiden title win. He aided the amazing turned around of MI in the latter half of the season by winning 8 out of their 10 matches.

In the 6 years as captain for Mumbai Indians, Rohit has led them to three IPL title wins and one Champions League title. This makes him the second best captain in IPL next only to MS Dhoni.

He walks into the team as the vice-captain and number 4 batsman. Though Rohit’s best use is at the top as an opener, he is the only player in the top four flexible enough to bat lower down the order. The balance of this team requires Rohit to bat in the middle-order in this hypothetical team. Though he isn’t bowling much in recent years, one mustn't forget that he has a hat-trick to his name and can be a handy off-spinner.