Former Pakistan captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram Except for a few big names including former Indian all-rounder, its all-time Asian T20 Xi has revealed Yuvraj SinghAkram, who is widely considered one of the largest fast bowlers in cricket history, announced his dream Xi during a discussion on Sony Sports. His selection has already created a debate among cricket fans due to amazing lapses and unique pics.
Wasim Akram revealed his all -time Asian T20 XI
The team has five Indian players, while five are from Pakistan. Sri Lankan Sanath jaisuria Is the only non-India/Pakistan cricketer to cut. Akram also accompanied the former Pakistan captain Imran Khan As the 12th man in the special team.
Star stud launched a batting attack. Sachin Tendulkar
Akram chose Virender Sehwag And as Jaisuria opening pair. Both are known for their explosive batting style and ability to eliminate bowling attacks in the powerplay overs. At number three, he went with “Master Blaster” Sachin TendulkarWhich is one of the most famous figures in world cricket. Virat KohliOften, one of the finest T20 batsmen of all time, at number four, while Pakistan belonged to Inzam-ul-Haq Reserve the condition of number five.
MS Dhoni named captain in Akram’s special team
In mid -order, Akram supported MS Dhoni Along with the wicketkeeping, the captaincy is to handle duties. Dhoni’s ability to end the matches and his strategic talent behind the stumps made him a natural option. His inclusion was not surprised to see his unmatched leadership record and reputation as one of the greatest finishers in cricket.
All -rounder spots were taken by two Pakistani stars: Shahid Afridi And Abdul razzakAfridi, known for her power-touching and leg-spin bowling, was a T20 trailblazer, while versatility with both Razak’s bat and ball made him one of the most trusted all-rounders of his generation. Akram also said that T20 cricket is essentially a game for all -rounders, which describes their priority for such multidimensional players.
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Bowling attack under the leadership of Shoaib Akhtar and Jasprit Bumrah
The bowling department in Akram’s Dream XI was a mixture of raw speed and clever spin. Shoaib Akhtar“Rawalpindi Express,” was an automatic selection, which brought horrific speed and aggression to the side. With him, Akram included India’s modern day speed sensation Jasprit BumrahWhich is famous for its yorker and peace in pressure in the smallest format.
For spin department, Akram chose Saklan MushtaqInventor of “Dosara”, to provide the option of taking wickets in the middle overs. This balanced bowling attack of motion and spin gives both control and attacking options.
Interestingly, Akram also included former Pakistan captain Imran as the 12th person in his favor, praising his all -round capacity and leadership qualities. Explaining his choice, Akram also admitted that Yuvraj was entitled to a place in the lineup, describing him as one of the best T20 players in the world. However, despite his praise, Yuvraj missed one place in the final XI.
No place for Rohit Sharma
One of the most amazing aspects of Akram’s all -time Asian T20 XI was the absence of one of the most amazing aspects Rohit SharmaWidely considered one of the world’s best T20 batsmen, Rohit is the highest run-scorer in T20 International (4231) and many centuries (5) for their names in the format. His ability to play explosive shots at the top along with an innings makes him one of the most full T20 openers.
Wasim Akram’s all-time asian T20 XI: Virender Sehwag, Sanath Jaisuria, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Inzam-ul-Haq, MS Dhoni (WK), Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzak, Shoaib Akhtar, Saklan Mushtaq, Jasprit Bumrah.
12th man: Imran Khan
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