Waqar Younis' all-time Pakistan ODI XI

Pakistan cricket has a great history. The Men in Green probably form the most unpredictable side in international cricket. You never know when the team will be all over the best of the sides while delivering a disastrous performance against the easiest of the oppositions. Nobody had backed Pakistan to win the Champions Trophy 2017 and they trumped their opponents.

The legend Waqar Younis recently revealed his best ODI XI considering all the substantial contributors for Pakistan cricket in the ODI format. He named the captain he debuted under as the skipper of this all-time team which comprises of most of his teammates and none from the current generation.

Waqar trusted Saeed Anwar with the opening responsibilities. He was considered a prolific opener in 50-overs cricket. Anwar played 247 One-Day Internationals and made 8824 runs at an average of 39.21. In this process, he scored twenty centuries which is more than any other Pakistan player. His exemplary timing and the trademark flick made him a treat to watch.

The next player he picked is Shahid Afridi one of the most successful all-rounders from Pakistan. He once held the record for scoring the fastest century in ODIs that came off just 37 deliveries. His bowling was equally impressive as he picked crucial wickets for the team at key junctures in the matches.

Younis then trusted the batsman with over 16000 international runs at an average over 40 with a spot in his team. Mohammad Yousuf will lend this team the backbone it needs in the batting department. Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq takes up the No.4 batting position. Inzy is the leading run scorer for Pakistan in one-day internationals and a very able batsman for the greatest team.

Without a doubt one of the best batsmen Pakistan ever produced, Javed Miandad has to be a part of any ODI XI from the country. Miandad is widely known for his historic last ball big six against India in 1986 when 4 runs were required to win. Miandad scored over 8000 runs in ODI cricket and thus commands a place in this team.

Currently engrossed in politics, the former legend made his debut at the age of 18. Imran Khan is the captain of this star-studded team. He is to date the only Pakistan captain to have won a World Cup. His all-round prowess and leadership skills earn him a place in almost all ODI XIs.

Moin Khan the best wicketkeeper Pakistan ever had takes the gloves in Younis’ team. Abdul Razzaq one of the best all-rounders to have played for his country and will complement the bowling attack that has all the versatile names.

One of the most feared bowlers Wasim Akram is second the second highest wicket-taker in ODIs with 502 scalps to his name. He will form a lethal pair with his partner in crime Waqar Younis for this team. Together with Wasim Akram, Waqar formed a formidable bowling partnership.

Waqar is the youngest player to take 400 wickets in ODI cricket and has the best strike rate after Dale Steyn for a bowler with 350 wickets.

The master craftsman Saqlain Mushtaq picked 288 wickets ODIs for Pakistan. He is best known for pioneering the “doosra”, a leg break delivery bowled with an off break action.

Waqar Younis all-time best Pakistan ODI XI:

Saeed Anwar, Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Yousuf, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Javed Miandad, Imran Khan (captain), Moin Khan, Abdul Razzaq, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Saqlain Mushtaq

Waqar Younis all-time best Pakistan ODI XI:
Saeed Anwar
Shahid Afridi
Mohammad Yousuf
Inzamam-ul-Haq
Javed Miandad
Imran Khan (captain)
Moin Khan
Abdul Razzaq
Wasim Akram
Waqar Younis
Saqlain Mushtaq#Cricket

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) January 17, 2018

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