IPL History: All-time best retired XI

#6 Brad Hodge

B Hodge (Picture courtesy: iplt20.com)

IPL Career Stats - Matches - 66, Highest Score - 73, Best Bowling Figures - 4/13

Brad Hodge takes the third overseas spot in this retired XI thanks to his incredible record as a spin bowling all-rounder. The Aussie provided flexibility to the middle order by proving his abilities to bat at any number. Even Hodge played for 3 IPL teams in his career - Kolkata Knight Riders, Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Rajasthan Royals.

His best season came in the year 2011 when he was representing the Kochi Tuskers. Hodge scored 285 runs in 14 matches and even took 7 wickets in that season which even included his best bowling figures of 4/13 against Rajasthan Royals.

Playing for RR he emerged as the best finisher for their team, finishing off various matches for his team. He has even had multiple coaching stints in the IPL after his career ended in the year 2014.