Delhi: Former Australian captain and great batsman Ricky Ponting has made his all-time best playing eleven, in which he has selected the world’s greatest cricketers. Ricky Ponting has given place to only one Indian player in this team, and that is Sachin Tendulkar.
Australian players in the opening pair
Ponting has selected Australia’s Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer as the opening pair in his team. Both of them had an excellent partnership in Test cricket.
middle order batsman
South Africa’s Jacques Kallis has been placed at number 3 and India’s Sachin Tendulkar has been placed at number 4. Both the players have been famous for their technique and run-scoring ability. Brian Lara of West Indies has been ranked at number 5 and Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka has been ranked at number 6. Sangakkara has also been made the captain.
Dhoni did not get a place
The surprising thing is that Ricky Ponting has chosen Australia’s Adam Gilchrist as the wicketkeeper instead of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
selection of bowlers
In bowling, Ponting has selected Pakistan’s Wasim Akram, West Indies’ Curtly Ambrose, and Australia’s Glenn McGrath as fast bowlers. At the same time, Shane Warne has been included for spin bowling.
Ricky Ponting’s team
Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer, Jacques Kallis, Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Kumar Sangakkara (captain), Adam Gilchrist (wicketkeeper), Shane Warne, Curtly Ambrose, Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath.
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