Former Indian cricket star Yuvraj Singh has announced his all-time Playing XI, including a mix of cricketing greats from around the world and featuring one notable player from Pakistan. This revelation came after the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 final, which saw India Champions triumph over Pakistan Champions.
The batting line-up is spearheaded by Indian legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma, with Tendulkar known for his unmatched records and Sharma celebrated for his recent T20 World Cup 2024 victory. The middle-order is graced by Australia’s Ricky Ponting, and contemporary stars Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, who have both redefined modern batting standards.
For the lower middle-order, Yuvraj picked the dynamic Adam Gilchrist and England’s versatile all-rounder Andrew Flintoff. Completing the XI are the bowling legends: Pakistan’s Wasim Akram, Australia’s Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath, and Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan. Wasim Akram, the sole Pakistani in the squad, is lauded for his pivotal role in Pakistan’s 1992 World Cup victory.
Yuvraj Singh’s All-Time Playing XI:
1. Sachin Tendulkar
2. Rohit Sharma
3. Ricky Ponting
4. Virat Kohli
5. AB de Villiers
6. Adam Gilchrist
7. Andrew Flintoff
8. Wasim Akram
9. Shane Warne
10. Muttiah Muralitharan
11. Glenn McGrath
The WCL 2024 final itself was a thrilling contest, with India Champions securing a five-wicket win over Pakistan Champions. Chasing a target of 157, India reached the victory mark in the final over, thanks to a crucial half-century by Ambati Rayudu and a boundary by Irfan Pathan off Sohail Tanvir’s delivery to seal the win.
Yuvraj Singh’s selection of this dream team highlights the immense talent and legacy of cricketers across eras, blending the best from past and present into one formidable squad.
