Shahid Afridi Picks Only One Indian In His All-Time Playing XI

In Afridi's all-time playing XI, he has included 5 players from Pakistan, while the other 4 players have been picked from Australia. From India, Afridi has included only one player - Sachin Tendulkar.

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Former Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi has announced his all-time playing XI. The former Pakistan captain has selected 11 players of his own choice on the official YouTube channel of Lord's Cricket Ground.

In Afridi's all-time playing XI, he has included 5 players from Pakistan, while the other 4 players have been picked from Australia. From India, Afridi has included only one player - Sachin Tendulkar.

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From Pakistan, Afridi has included Saeed Anwar, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Rashid Latif, Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar in his team. Afridi has selected Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting, Glenn McGrath and legendary spinner Shane Warne from Australia.

Saeed Anwar and Adam Gilchrist have been picked by Afridi as openers in his all-time playing XI.  Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has been placed at number 3.  Apart from this, Tendulkar is at No. 4, while Afridi has given the batting position of No. 5 to the former Pakistani captain.  Veteran South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has been placed at number 6.

When it comes to fast bowling, Afridi has included Glenn McGrath along with the pair of Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar.  Shane Warne is the only spinner in Shahid Afridi's all-time favorite playing XI.

Shahid Afridi's All Time Playing XI: Saeed Anwar, Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting, Sachin Tendulkar, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Jacques Kallis, Rashid Latif, Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne

Afridi retired from international cricket in 2018. He has played 27 Tests, 398 ODIs and 99 T20 Internationals in his career. The star all-rounder picked 98 wickets in his T20 career and 395 wickets in ODIs.