Old South Africa Great Hashim Amla Recently, the all-time one-day international (Odi) Xi introduced the one-day international (Odi) XI on a YouTube podcast, especially for a surprising release. Amla’s selection was chosen for the monumental contributions of the game’s greatest legends, including India’s greatest, all across the 50-over format. The team is built on the foundation of legendary batting prowess, an all-round talent and a well-balanced bowling attack featuring the greatest spinner to ever play the game and two iconic fast bowlers.
Hashim Amla and Notable Indian Inclusions all time Odi Xi
Amla’s selection for his all-time Odi Dream squad, with three Indian greats, the best players and biggest match-winners of the last few decades, securing their spots. Opening pair, always dominated by seniors: India ‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar and former Australian WicketKeeper Adam Gilchrist. Three positions in the all-important number, Amla chose India’s Batting Maestro Virat Kohlithe only active international cricketer in the entire XI and who holds the all-time record for most ODI centuries (51).
The middle order is anchored by the brilliance of the former West Indies captain Brian Lara and Amla’s long-time South African teammate Ab and villiersthose listed at number five. The lower middle order is hampered by two more legends: South Africa’s greatest partner in the history of the game Jack dear Number six, followed by Team India’s legendary finisher and former captain, Ms dhoniwash at number seven as designated WicketKeeper. This selection highlights the dominant influence Indian cricket has had in the Odi format with a player from the 90s, 2000s and the modern era making the cut in this highly exclusive XI.
Rohit Sharma snub and bowling attack
AMLA’S BIGGEST ROLE IN ODI XI selection The biggest surprise in all-time ODI XI selection is the exclusion of the modern Indian opener Rohit Sharmadespite his spectacular and record-breaking career in the format. Rohit scored three double centuries in Odi Cricket, including his highest individual score of 264, which led to disappointment from the fans after the announcement.
However, AMLA’s decision to name Tendulkar and Gilchrist meant there was no slot at the top of the order for the Indian captain. Amla’s bowling attack is a Masterclass in Balance, Sri Lanka’s Wizard of Spin, featuring two of the most successful spinners in Cricket History Mustiah muralitharan and the charismatic Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne.
This Spin Duo is complemented by two iconic fast bowlers who epitomize aggression and skill at Eas: Pakistan’s legendary left-arm swing bowler Wasim Akram and Amla’s formidable South African teammate Dale Steyncompleting the PACE attack. The selection of these four bowlers provides the XI with a perfect blend of high wicket taking ability, medium overs and deadly pace and swinging with the new and old ball.
