Vaibhav Sooryavanshi over Virat Kohli? Ex-CSK star ignores RCB icon in his IPL 2026 best XI
In a surprising choice, former CSK player Subramaniam Badrinath has selected Vaibhav Sooryavanshi over Virat Kohli for his IPL 2026 best XI. Both players are in contention for the Orange Cap, with Sooryavanshi having a standout season. Badrinath's selection highlights the rising talent of Sooryavanshi amidst Kohli's established legacy.
- ▪Subramaniam Badrinath named his best XI for IPL 2026, excluding Virat Kohli.
- ▪Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored over 550 runs this season and is a contender for the Orange Cap.
- ▪Virat Kohli is RCB's highest run scorer with more than 500 runs in IPL 2026.
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- ▪ No place for Kohli as Sooryavanshi gets the nod in ex-CSK star's best XII — Times of India — Top
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