Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla has revealed his all-time India XI. Interestingly, only three players from the current Indian team have made it to Chawla’s dream team.
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Opening Pair: Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar
Chawla has gone with a formidable opening duo, choosing current captain Rohit Sharma and legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar.
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No Kohli at number three: Sehwag steps in
Chawla has opted for Virender Sehwag at number three, a spot currently occupied by Virat Kohli in the modern Indian team.
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Kohli at number four
Though Virat Kohli has been shifted down a spot, Chawla believes the "King" will still be a force at number four.
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Yuvraj Singh as the middle order finisher
Yuvraj, famous for his big-hitting abilities and match-turning performances, is seen as the perfect finisher to complement the team’s batting strength.
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Kapil Dev as the pace all-rounder
Kapil Dev, arguably India’s greatest-ever all-rounder, makes his place in Chawla’s team as the fast-bowling all-rounder.
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MS Dhoni: Wicketkeeper and Finisher
The ever-cool MS Dhoni takes the wicketkeeping duties and also acts as another finisher in the lower middle order.
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Spin duo: Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh
Surprisingly, current spinner Ravichandran Ashwin does not make the cut. Instead, Chawla has gone with the legendary spin duo of Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh.
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Pace attack: Jasprit Bumrah and Zaheer Khan
In the fast-bowling department, Chawla has chosen current Indian spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and former left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan.