The Ultimate Combined All Time India Pakistan Test XI !
All-rounder and Wicketkeeper !
In the early years, both teams relied on spin bowling all-rounders. While India had the services of the magnificent Vinoo Mankad, Pakistan were able to call upon Mushtaq Mohammad and Intikhab Alam. There were numerous others who cannot get a mention here, once again due to paucity of space.
The trend changed in the 70s with emergence of two world class fast bowling all-rounders in Imran khan and Kapil Dev. While Imran was definitely the better cricketer, Kapil was the revolutionary. Indeed, Kapil was born 30 years too early, as his swash buckling style would have been perfect for today’s age.
Unfortunately, we can select only one in Imran. Kapil will remain in contention as a fast bowler.
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As for the wicketkeeper, we have to choose from Wasim Bari, Rashid Latif (both Pakistan) and Syed Kirmani and MS Dhoni (both India). The decision is rather straightforward.
Kirmani and Bari were the better keepers, but the keeper has to bat at 7. Therefore, we go for the better batsman. Here, Dhoni easily trumps Latif. AN easy choice in the Combined All Time India Pakistan Test XI
Selections: Imran Khan and MS Dhoni
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