Manish Pandey has been in the IPL for quite a long time now. Infact, he has been in the IPL since its Inaugural season and has played all the seasons since. With this, he has a parallel record with cricket’s great MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for being featured in all the seasons of the Indian Premier League.
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Only the fourth player to feature in each edition of the IPL 💪
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 31, 2025
Manish Pandey has now played in all 18 seasons of the tournament, joining the likes of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma 😮 #IPL2025 #MIvKKR pic.twitter.com/jfYy2Fl6yr
MS Dhoni
In cricket history, MS Dhoni stands as one of the best captains together with being legendary wicketkeeper-batsman. Through his captaincy, MS Dhoni brought India victory in tournaments such as the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. Since 2008 MS Dhoni has led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) through the IPL while becoming the long-time representative of the franchise. Dhoni stands out due to his cold character traits and enviable batting talents which have elevated his status as a T20 legend.
Virat Kohli
Throughout many years he has served as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore while making history by scoring the most runs in IPL history. The 2016 IPL season was an historic milestone for Kohli when he achieved 973 runs which became the highest recorded total by any batsman in IPL history. The fan base loves him because he combines remarkable physical fitness with an intense approach to the sport and strong playing style.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma has become the most successful IPL captain by winning five IPL titles with Mumbai Indians. This international cricketer stands as one of the most graceful stroke players in the world because he excels at playing extended innings. Team India relies heavily on his services while he maintains a notable IPL achievement by leading MI to five championship titles. Additionally, his three double-century ODI feats represent an Indian record.
Manish Pandey & His IPL History
The batting style of Manish Pandey famous for his graceful shots defines him as an Indian middle-order batsman. RCB became the first IPL team to witness a century from an Indian player through Manish Pandey’s performance during the 2009 season. Throughout his IPL career he has represented four teams specifically KKR, RCB, SRH, LSG and DC. The 2014 IPL championship victory for KKR depended heavily on him because he ended the tournament with a match-winning 94. He maintains his role as a dependable middle-order batsman regardless of periodic form declarations in his IPL career.
