Dean Jones’ India ODI dream XI v Australia in Australia

Australia and India have been rivals for a long time. The rivalry, that began with tests has now gone into ODI’s as well as T20I’s. The recently concluded India-Australia ODI series has raised many a question for MS Dhoni and company with many a pundit looking for solutions.

Speaking in a post-match show, Dean Jones picked his Dream Indian XI that would be perfect to face Australia. Dean Jones has always been someone who has had a good eye for talent. That said, here is the Dean Jones Indian ODI dream XI that should have faced Australia in the ODI series.

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar remains to be one of the best players to be produced by India. Therefore, it is certainly no surprise that he finds himself in the starting XI. Tendulkar has scored 9 centuries against the Australians in ODI’s. His only ODI century against Australia on Australian soil came in the Commonwealth Bank series final. A brilliant yet crucial 117 at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground ensured a game and series win for an Indian side lacking confidence following the 2007 World Cup debacle. Sachin Tendulkar has scored over 3000 runs in ODI’s with a mind-blowing average of 44.59.