Best retired XI from 21st century

The first-ever international cricket match was played in 1844 when the USA took the stage alongside Canada at the St George's Cricket Club in New York. However, it was in the year 1877 when Test cricket into the scene as Australia locked horns with England in the longest format of the game. Since then, the stature of cricket has grown by leaps and bounds, it has now become the second-most popular sport after football.

In the glorious history of cricket, there have been many champion players who have taken the stage and left the world in awe. From Sir Donald Bradman to Sir Vivian Richards to Shane Warne, there have been many legendary cricketers to have graced the sport. On that note, let us look at the best playing XI of the retired cricketers (Only players retired in 21st century considered):

Here is the Best retired XI:

1. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is one of the greatest cricketers the game has seen. He made world cricket his happy hunting ground and became the most prolific run-getter of all time. Sachin was more than handy with the ball and provided India with crucial breakthroughs.

The Mumbai-born has featured in 200 Tests and amassed 15921 runs at an average of 53.78. On the bowling front, he picked up 46 wickets at an economy of 3.52. In the ODIs, Sachin notched up 18426 runs in 463 matches at an average of 44.83 and bagged 154 wickets at an economy of 5.10. 

The legendary cricketer broke heaps of records and also created many. Sachin hung his boots from international cricket in November 2013, calling time on his 24-year illustrious career.