Sourav Ganguly To Captain, Yuvraj, Shakib In Middle; OneCricket's Dream Left-Handed ODI XI
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Sourav Ganguly for India in ODIs (X.com)
On Tuesday, August 13, the world is celebrating 'International Left-Handers Day' as a tribute to the contribution of left-handed people to society,
Talking about the game of cricket, the left-handed players have uplifted the game's standards with their insane skills and finesse. The game of cricket has seen legendary left-handed cricketers, as a few of them have left an ever-lasting impact on the game.
Thus, this article will opine on what would a Dream ODI XI look like consisting of just left-handed players.
Openers
Sanath Jayasuriya And Adam Gilchrist
Both Jayasuriya and Gilrchist are known for their aggressive batting. Talking about the Sri Lankan, Jayasuriya has 13430 runs and also 323 wickets. Meanwhile, Gilchrist was one of the finest keepers to bat that beautifully. The southpaw had 9619 runs to his tally.
No. 3 - Sourav Ganguly (C)
Dada would come at no.3 and also lead the side. He has been credited with bringing a new wave of players to the Indian team during the early 2000s. With the bat, Ganguly has scored 11363 runs.
No. 4 - Kumar Sangakkara
There can be no better batter than Sangakkara at No.4, as he is the second leading run-getter in ODIs behind Sachin Tendulkar with 14234 runs.
No. 5 - Yuvraj Singh
The 2011 World Cup player of the tournament winner, Yuvraj Singh, makes it to the list, as he has been instrumental at crucial stages. Further, Yuvi has 8701 runs and also contributes with the ball.
No. 6 - Shakib Al Hasan
The Bangladeshi all-rounder has contributed immensely to Bangladesh cricket, with 7570 runs and 317 wickets.
No. 7 - Ben Stokes
The England captain has proved his worth as a key player several times. He was a key figure during England's World Cup triumph in 2019 and T20 World Cup in 2022.
No. 8 - Wasim Akram
The former Pakistan seamer has the most wickets by a pacer in ODIs, as he has 502 wickets and is only behind Muralidaran, who has 534 ODI scalps.
No. 9 - Daniel Vettori
Vettori would be the one premier spinner in the XI, as he has 305 wickets to his name. Further, he can contribute with the bat as well.
No. 10 - Mitchell Starc
Starc is one of the most lethal left-arm bowlers with the new ball as well as the old delivery. Starc's ability has helped win the 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cup.
No. 11 - Chaminda Vaas
Coming to the bowlers, then Chaminda Vaas' numbers speak for themselves as the former Sri Lanka seamer has 400 wickets, the fourth-highest wicket-taker in ODIs.
OneCricket's Dream Left-Handed ODI XI
Sanath Jayasuriya, Adam Gilchrist (WK), Sourav Ganguly (C), Kumar Sangakkara, Yuvraj Singh, Shakib Al Hasan, Ben Stokes, Wasim Akram, Daniel Vettori, Mitchell Starc, Chaminda Vaas
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