Babar Azam chose the world's best ODI XI, did not give place to any Indian player

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Delhi: Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam has chosen his favorite ODI playing eleven, in which he has included the best players of the world. His team includes many big names from different countries. The special thing is that Babar has included players from Pakistan as well as Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, England and Afghanistan in his team.

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Australian stars in the opening pair

Babar Azam has selected Australia's Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head as opening batsmen in the team. Both players are known for their aggressive batting in ODI cricket. Apart from this, he has also included South African all-rounder Aiden Markram in the team.

Trust in Rizwan and Rachin

According to Babar, Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan will play the role of wicketkeeper in the team, while New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and England's Harry Brook have also got a place in Babar's eleven. Not only this, New Zealand's Mitchell Santner is also included in the team as a useful all-round option.

Big names in bowling

Pakistan captain has selected Afghanistan's leg spinner Rashid Khan in the bowling attack. Along with him, England's Jofra Archer, Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi and South Africa's veteran Kagiso Rabada will take charge of the pace attack.

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It is noteworthy that players from 6 countries have got a place in Babar Azam's favorite ODI playing eleven, due to which his team looks very balanced. The team includes great batsmen, bowlers and all-rounders. It is also a matter of discussion that he did not select the great Indian batsman Virat Kohli, who is active in ODI cricket, in his team. He even did not make any Indian player a part of his team.

The ODI playing eleven selected by Babar Azam is as follows:

Mitchell Marsh (Australia), Travis Head (Australia), Aiden Markram (South Africa), Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan), Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand), Harry Brook (England), Mitchell Santner (New Zealand), Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Jofra Archer (England), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) and Kagiso Rabada (South Africa).

FAQ

Who are included in Babar Azam's favorite ODI playing eleven?

Babar Azam's team includes Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Mohammad Rizwan, Rachin Ravindra, Harry Brook, Mitchell Santner, Rashid Khan, Jofra Archer, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Kagiso Rabada.

Has Virat Kohli got a place in Babar Azam's ODI XI?

No, Virat Kohli has not found a place in the favorite ODI playing eleven chosen by Babar Azam. No Indian player has been included in this team.

How many countries have players in Babar Azam's ODI XI?

Babar Azam's favorite ODI eleven includes players from 6 countries i.e. Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, New Zealand, England and Afghanistan.

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