VVS Laxman’s India ODI dream XI v Australia in Australia

Australia reigns supreme over every country in term of success. They are ferocious and very tough to beat. Their team has always comprised of players who were immensely talented and match-winner. Extraordinary performances against Australia in Australia automatically gains individuals lot of recognition. India and Australia have been great rivals. Fans have witnessed many memorable performances during the Australia-India games. India is currently Down Under playing Australia. VVS Laxman speaking in a post-match show shared his India ODI dream XI against Australia in Australia. Sachin Tendulkar: Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo by Qamar Sibtain/India Today Group/Getty Images) The greatest of all! Sachin Tendulkar is perhaps the best choice for the role of the opener in the ODI team. Sachin Tendulkar has scored over 18,000 runs which include a staggering 49 centuries and 963 half-centuries to his name. Australia is always a tough opposition to play and not many are successful against them. However, the little master loved challenges and the Kangaroos were one his favorite challengers. He has scored over 3000 runs against them including 9 hundreds and 15 fifties. His most memorable performance against Australia in Australia came at Sydney in the 2008 CB series final where he scored an unbeaten 117 runs to guide India to a 6 wicket win. Sourav Ganguly (c): Sourav Ganguly. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Laxman has opted for Sourav Ganguly as the skipper of his dream XI and that appears to be the best choice. Ganguly was perhaps the most successful captain India has ever had. Ganguly was revolutionary and changed the perception of Indian cricket and cricketers in the cricketing world. His aura was infectious and had great influence over the performances of the team. India took giant strides in world cricket under his leadership. He led India in 146 ODIs and enjoyed a win percentage of 53.90. Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Virat Kohli is already termed a ‘legend’ by many pundits of the game. Kohli has been on a record-breaking spree ever since he set his foot in international cricket. The Delhi batsman loves Australia as an opponent and has always been sublime against them. Kohli’s most memorable performance against Australia in Australia came in the recently concluded ODI series where hit 381 runs at an average of 76.20 with the help of 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries, ending up as the second highest run-getter in the series. Unfortunately, his stellar performances could earn victories for India but he continued his dominance in the limited over format as a batsman. Mohammad Azharuddin: Mohammad Azharuddin. (© Getty Images) Mohammad Azharuddin brought the ‘style’ factor in batsmanship. The calm looking cricketer from Hyderabad was a fierce competitor from inside. Azhar led the Indian team for almost the entire 1990’s. Azhar was a very effective ODI player and aggregated 780 runs at an average of 39.00 with 5 hundreds against Australia. When playing Australia in Australia, Azhar managed 525 runs in the 15 ODIs. Yuvraj Singh: Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh. (Photo by MUNIR UZ ZAMAN/AFP/Getty Images) Yuvraj Singh is Laxman preferred choice for the all-rounder’s slot in the team. Yuvi has been decent against the Aussies and given some gritty performances against them. The left-hander first played Australia in their home turf in the year 2004 and has scored 328 in 11 matches since then. His best performance against them is perhaps the knock of 139 which he played at Sydney in the final match of the 2004 VB series. MS Dhoni: MS Dhoni. (Photo by Chris Hyde – CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images) MS Dhoni is regarded best wicket-keeper batsman in the history Indian ODI cricket journey. Dhoni was the most trusted finisher for India since the beginning of his career. His sharp and almost flawless wicket keeping skills combined with his batting abilities make his the most excellent choice for the role of the wicket-keeper batsman in this XI. Kapil Dev: Kapil Dev. (© Bob Thomas/Getty Images) If there is one player who could be the most complete Indian all-rounder, then it as to be Kapil Dev. The man who led India to its first World Cup victory seems to be the perfect choice to at the helm of the bowling attack against the Aussies in Australia. His ability to swing the ball at lively pace and handy batting capabilities would be an asset for any team. Kapil played 41 matches in Australia out of which 21 were against the hosts. His spell of 5/15 at Sydney is his best performance in Australia against the hosts. Anil Kumble: Anil Kumble. (© GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP/Getty Images) VVS Laxman made the right choice by picking Anil Kumble for the spinner’s slot in the team. Kumble was effective on all surfaces against all oppositions. The Australian conditions suited his bowling style. Kumble’s performance against Australia in Australia was average. The leggie managed just 14 wickets in the 13 Odis he played in Australia. Javagal Srinath: Javagal Srinath. (Photo Source: Reuters) Javagal Srinath was arguably the finest right arm fast bowler to have played for India. Srinath played over 229 ODIs for India and took 315 wickets at an impressive average of 28. 28. Srinath played against Australia in Australia 11 times and managed 12 wickets in them. His most memorable performances against the Kangaroos was his spell of 4/30 during the Carlton & United Series. Zaheer Khan: Zaheer Khan. (© Getty Images) Zaheer Khan is the best left-arm swing bowler India has even produced. Zaheer was the backbone of the Indian fast bowling attack for over a decade and gave many memorable performances for India. Zaheer loved the Australian conditions which supported his kind of bowling. ‘Zak’ first played in Australia in the year 2005. However, The left-armer could play in only 5 games in Australia out of which only two were against Australia. However, in all, Zak played 22 ODIs against the Aussies and took 23 wickets in them. Ashish Nehra: Ashish Nehra. (© Getty Images) Ashish Nehra is the second left- arm bowler Laxman has opted for in the team. Nehra made his international debut in 2001. He played against Australia for the first time two years during 2003 World Cup final at Johannesburg. Nehra has played 13 games against Australia has 14 wickets. Out of the 13 matches, only two took place in Australia. He hasn’t played much against the Aussies in Australia but that doesn’t downgrade his ability as a fast bowler. Overall in his career, Nehra represented India in 120 matches, picking up 157 wickets. Also read: VVS Laxman compares cricketers with animals in a funny sequence

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