Wisden picks India-Pakistan's all-time best XI, here's who became the captain

Updated : Feb 02, 2022 15:57
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Emotions run high when India and Pakistan lock horns on the cricket field regardless of the format. There have been many legendary players from both countries, who have ruled the world of cricket and players from both sides of the border have always been compared.

Meanwhile, Wisden Magazine, known as the Bible of Cricket, has selected India and Pakistan's all-time best Test XI on the basis of ICC rankings. Let's take a look at which players are featured on this list.

Wisden selected Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid as its openers The two reached 916 and 892 rating points respectively. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar takes the 3rd spot with 898 rating points. Virat Kohli with 937 rating points occupy the number 4 position and he has also been entrusted with the captaincy of the team.

Mohammad Yusuf, who reached the highest rating point of 933 in his career, was ranked at number five. Wisden selected Rishabh Pant as the wicketkeeper. In the list of all-rounders, Imran Khan is in the team with 922, Jadeja 899 and Ashwin 904 rating points.

Among bowlers, Faizal Mahmood and Waqar Younis found a place each with 895 and 909 rating points.

Also read: BCCI wants Virat Kohli's 100th Test to be a Day-Night fixture vs Sri Lanka in Bengaluru

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