India-Pakistan combined ODI XI featuring the active players

#5 MS Dhoni (WK)

MS Dhoni in India v Bangladesh: Quarter Final - 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup

Even though he seems to be going through a rough patch in his International career, one just cannot ignore the impact MS has on any particular game. He has one of the best cricketing minds, if not 'the best cricketing mind', and can control games right from behind the stumps as a wicket-keeper.

He doesn't need the formal role of captaincy, but with his tactics and deep understanding of the game, he is able to read the batsmen's minds and make them fall prey to his plans. He has not been able to live up to the expectations from him with the bat, but given the kind of form he showed in the IPL 2018, where he re-invented his own batting style, he is still a force to reckon.

He still exhibits the abilities to build partnerships by rotating the strike, converting singles into doubles and doubles into triples, and also smashing the ball hard when needed.

#6 Mohammad Hafeez

Mohammad Hafeez: Batting and Bowling

Due to his ability to chip in in the middle with his off-spin, Hafeez makes the cut into the side. Number 6 may be too low for him but the top spots are reserved for the best in the business and therefore, Hafeez finds himself at number 6 as the spin-bowling all-rounder.

MS Dhoni and Hafeez may swap their positions, depending on the game situations, but more often than not, having an all-rounder in the top 6 of any side makes it a very strong lineup. Hafeez has been a highly trusted batsman for Pakistan and his experience is something the team would greatly benefit from.