Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh recently named his all-time playing XI, which interestingly featured Pakistan’s legendary pacer Wasim Akram but excluded his former teammate and captain MS Dhoni. Yuvraj Singh’s announcement came after he successfully led the India Champions to victory in the World Championship of Legends 2024, where they defeated their arch-rivals, the Pakistan Champions, by five wickets in the final. Following this triumph, Yuvraj revealed his elite selection of cricketers, which included notable names such as Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Shane Warne, and Glenn McGrath.
In Yuvraj Singh’s all-time XI, three Indian players made the cut: the revered ‘God of Cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar, the prolific Virat Kohli, and the current Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. The complete lineup consisted of Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Ricky Ponting, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Adam Gilchrist, Andrew Flintoff, Wasim Akram, Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan, and Glenn McGrath. Yuvraj shared his selections while speaking to the media after the final, as reported by Geo News.
Sachin Tendulkar, even after retiring, remains the highest run-scorer in both Test and ODI cricket. His record includes an astonishing 18,426 runs in ODIs at an average of 44.83, with 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries, and 15,921 runs in Tests at an average of 53.78, featuring 51 centuries and 68 fifties. Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain known for his exceptional leadership, also enjoyed a remarkable career. Virat Kohli, often dubbed the ‘Chasemaster,’ has amassed 13,848 runs in ODIs at an average of 58.7 and 8,848 runs in Tests at an average of 49.1 since his debut in 2011.
Adam Gilchrist, Ponting’s compatriot, was renowned for his explosive batting at the top of the order and was instrumental in Australia’s three consecutive ODI World Cup victories in 1999, 2003, and 2007. The bowling attack in Yuvraj Singh’s XI includes four of the greatest bowlers in cricket history. The legendary spin duo of Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne are the top two wicket-takers in Test cricket, with 800 and 708 wickets, respectively. The pace pair of Wasim Akram and Glenn McGrath has over 900 wickets combined for Pakistan and Australia, making them some of the most formidable bowlers the game has ever seen.
Yuvraj Singh’s selection reflects his deep respect for players who have left an indelible mark on the game through their extraordinary performances and contributions to cricket history.
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