Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan were today named by the ICC in its World ODI XI. However, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, whose inspirational leadership has been widely praised for India's World Cup win, found no place.Four Sri Lankans — Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Muttiah Muralitharan — two South Africans, an Australian and a Pakistani were also among those who made the XI announced after the conclusion of the 2011 World Cup.Ironically, Kumar Sangakkara, who was outmaneuvered by Dhoni in the final, was named captain of the team. Pakistan has only one representative in captain Shahid Afridi while South Africa's AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn also found a berth in the side.Shane Watson was the only Australian representative while New Zealand pacer Tim Southee was named the 12th man. No England player featured in the team.Team of the Tournament (in batting order): Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan (all from India), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (WK and captain), Mahela Jayawardena, Muttiah Muralitharan (all from Sri Lanka), AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn (both South Africa), Shane Watson (Australia), Shahid Afridi (Pakistan).12th man: Tim Southee (New Zealand).
News On AIR | April 3, 2011 10:11 PM
Sachin, Yuvraj and Zaheer in ICC World ODI XI