Former India wicketkeeper and cricket analyst Saba Karim There has been a lively debate among fans after unveiling its All Time India Asia Cup XI on Sony Sports Network.
The biggest thing was the point Rohit SharmaDespite his stellar records in the tournament, Team India’s current ODI captain.
Saba Karim chose her all-time India Asia Cup XI
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly opened batting
Karim’s lineup begins with a mythical pair: Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly. Tendulkar’s dominance in the Asia Cup is undisputed, scoring 971 runs at 51.10 in Odis. Ganguly, who scored 518 runs in 13 matches, was not only a consistent artist, but also a leader who shaped the identity of India’s cricket. Karim, citing his influence during the Golden Age of India, gave Ganguly the role of captaincy.
Packed middle-order with match-winner
The heart of the batting order includes Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni. In pressure conditions, Kohli’s stability, Yuvraj’s nature and Raina’s finishing ability provides firmness and firepower. Dhoni, who was selected as a wicketkeeper, added both strategic acumen and famous finishing skills, which made him a standout artist in the previous Asia Cup.
All -round depth and powerful bowling attack
To connect the balance, Karim chose Kapil Dev as a speed-bouling all-rounder, offering both lower-order runs and leadership properties. The spin pair of Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumbal brings experience and ability to take wickets under subcontinent conditions. With the expertise of the new ball and the death of Jasprit Bumrah, completing the bowling attack, Zaheer Khan’s swing makes XI a malignant unit in formats.
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All Karim’s All Time India Asia Cup XI: Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly (captain), Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (wicket-keeper), Kapil Dev, Harbhajan Singh, Anil Kumble, Zaheer Khan, Jasprit Bumrah
Why did Saba Karim leave Rohit Sharma out of his all -time India Asia Cup XI?
Rohit Sharma, with a 939 Asia Cup run and a record for the highest personal score in the tournament (176 runs), was expected to be a guaranteed selection. However, Karim defended his decision, defying matches and emphasizing the importance of impact in the team’s balance on statistical dominance. According to him, Ganguly’s dual role as opener and leader, Rohit dropped from Xi.
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