An eleven that consists only of all-rounders

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All-rounders are a vital commodity in any team in any of the formats. All-rounders very much affect the team performance as they bring correct balance to the team. Having a good bunch of all-rounders is an essential asset, it gives you an extra option to play a batsman or a bowler.

We are not going to talk about the bits, and pieces all-rounders who can fetch you few runs on a lucky day or roll over their arm when your main bowlers get the bashing. It's about them who are weighed down in gold, and their grandeur remains forever.

Yeah, we shall mention about the genuine all-rounders whose heroics have led their team to glory unforgettable times in the past years. It's not about T20 or ODIs; discussions will be made with context to test match or say the real cricket.

Let's have a look at the almost unbeatable eleven in the history of the game -

#1. Sir Garfield Sobers( West -Indies)

Probably the most versatile cricketer of cricket history, Garry Sobers was once described as " five in one cricketer" by Don Bradman. He formed the legendary opening pair with Gordon Greenidge. Besides his batting talent, he could bowl left-arm orthodox spin, left arm swing, and he mastered the art of chinamen as well.

Batting: Match-93, Run-8032, Avg-57.78

Bowling: Match-93, Wicket-235

#2. Sachin Tendulkar (India)

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Second weakest bowler in the eleven, but you can't underestimate bowling talent of someone who has scalped over 200 wickets in international cricket. With no other wrist spin in the team, he can be a good option for the skipper.

His batting heroics are unquestionable as he is the highest scorer in test cricket and also holds the record for most no of centuries.

Batting: Match-200, Run-15921, Avg-53.79

Bowling: Match-200, Wicket-46

#3. Jacques Kallis ( South Africa)

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Remarked as the best all-rounder of the 21 century, Kallis makes to no.3 spot. With excellent temperament and his defensive skills, Kallis can anchor the innings to help his team post a mammoth total.

Batting: Match-166, Run-13289, Avg-45.98

Bowling: Match-166, Wicket-292

#4. AB Devilliers (WK) ( South Africa)

There is nothing this guy can't do on a cricket field; he can bat, is electric in the field, roll his arms when needed, keep the gloves, captain the side in case skipper gets injured. Be it innovative shots or orthodox stroke-making, ABD masters everything.

Batting: Match-114, Run-8765, Avg-50.66

Wicket-Keeping: Catch-223, Stump-5

#5. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)

Currently, no one ranked all-rounder in tests, and ODI Shakib is one of the underrated players in modern day cricket. Along with significant contribution with the bat, his left-arm orthodox spin can cause havoc to opponents in sub-continent conditions.

Batting: Match-53, Run-3692, Avg-39.7

Bowling: Match-53, Wicket-196

#6. Sir Ian Botham (England)

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One of finest all-rounders cricket ever produced Ian Botham was the sensation in the 70s & 80s. Botham was the first player to take ten-wicket haul and score a century in the same match. Over 5000 test runs and nearly 400 wickets are enough to define his legacy.

Batting: Match-102, Run-5200, Avg-33.55

Bowling: Match-102, Wicket-383

# 7. Imran Khan (C) (Pakistan)

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The newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan and former skipper who led them to their world cup triumph captains the eleven. Khan was a born leader, and one of the best all-rounders world has ever seen.

Batting: Match-88, Run-3807, Avg-37.69

Bowling- Match-88, Wicket-362

#8. Kapil Dev (India)

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Kapil will lead the pace attack with his lethal outswingers and open-chested action. The man who led India to first title glory left a golden mark to his name. With a strike-rate of 94.76, he was dangerous batsman back then and would take bowlers to the carnage.

Batting: Match-131, Run-5248, Avg-31.05

Bowling- Match-131, Wicket-434

#9. Shaun Pollock (South Africa)

Third South-African to make to the eleven, Shaun Pollock was a deadly bowler, particularly at home soil. The only player to hit two centuries batting at no 9, Pollock accumulated over 3700 runs with 421 test wickets at an average of 23.12.

Batting: Match-108, Run-3781,Avg-32.32

Bowling: Match-108, Wicket-421

#10. Wasim Akram ( Pakistan)

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Sultan of Swing as the fans call him, Akram forms the bowling pair with Kapil Dev. Akram had an unplayable partnership with Waqar back then. Also, he owns a career-best score of 257.

Batting: Match-104, Run-2898, Avg-22.64

Bowling: Match-104, Wicket-414

#11. R Ashwin (India)

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Ravi Ashwin is a very dangerous bowler on dusty and turning pitches. Ash is a smart cricketer, the variations he possesses can turn things sour for the batsman.

Batting: Match-61, Run-2263, Avg-30.17

Bowling: Match-61, Wicket-324

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