East India cricketer and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Subramaniam Badrinath Ahead of the second ODI between the two teams in Adelaide, he has revealed his dream combined India-Australia all-time ODI XI. The veteran announced his choice on Instagram, which includes some of the biggest names from both the countries who have dominated the 50-over format for decades.
Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar will open
Badrinath went with a classic Indian opening pair – Rohit Sharma And Sachin TendulkarBoth are among the most brilliant batsmen in the history of ODI cricket.
Tendulkar, considered the ‘God of Cricket’, remains the leading run-scorer in ODIs with 18,426 runs including 49 centuries.
Rohit, often called the ‘Hitman’, has already scored 11,176 runs with 32 centuries, including three double centuries – an unmatched record in ODI history.
This pair’s blend of beauty and explosiveness makes them a natural fit at the top of Badrinath’s lineup.
Ricky Ponting and Virat Kohli dominate the middle order.
At No. 3 and No. 4, Badrinath chose two of the most consistent and aggressive batsmen in world cricket – ricky ponting And Virat Kohli,
Australia’s two-time World Cup-winning captain Ponting scored 13,704 runs and is fourth in the all-time list of ODI run-scorers.
Known for his unmatched chase-master skills, Kohli has 14,181 runs and a record 51 ODI centuries, surpassing Tendulkar’s milestone.
This combination creates a strong middle order that can adapt to any match situation.
All-round balance with Andrew Symonds and Kapil Dev
Badrinath chose this to strengthen the all-round department Andrew Symonds And Kapil DevSymonds was known for his dynamic hitting and agile fielding, which would often single-handedly change the course of a match. India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil not only led with the ball but also scored more than 5,000 ODI runs. Between them they bring balance, aggression and leadership.
MS Dhoni leads the team
No surprise at number 6 – ms dhoni Plays the role of gloveman and captain. Dhoni, who led India to the 2011 World Cup title, has scored more than 10,000 ODI runs, mainly from the middle order. His calm nature and sharp cricket mind makes him an automatic choice as captain in Badrinath XI.
star studded bowling attack
In the bowling department, Badrinath selected one spinner and three fast bowlers. shane warneLeads the spin attack with 293 ODI wickets. Pace battery included glen mcgrath (381 wickets), brett lee (380 wickets), and India’s leader Jasprit Bumrah (149 wickets). Together, this quartet combines skill, pace and accuracy – a dream attack capable of demolishing any batting lineup.
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No place for Virender Sehwag and Adam Gilchrist
Interestingly, Badrinath decided to keep out two iconic opening batsmen – Virender Sehwag And adam gilchristBoth were known for their fearless stroke play and ability to dominate the bowlers with the very first ball. Sehwag scored 8,273 runs in 251 ODIs, which included 15 centuries and a memorable double century. Meanwhile, Gilchrist moved closer to the 10,000-run milestone after scoring 9,619 runs in 287 ODIs with 16 centuries and 55 half-centuries.
Subramaniam Badrinath’s all-time India-Australia ODI XI
Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Virat Kohli, Andrew Symonds, MS Dhoni (captain), Kapil Dev, Shane Warne, Brett Lee, Glenn McGrath, Jasprit Bumrah
