India's greatest ODI XI of all time

Lower Middle Order

Mahendra Singh Dhoni(wk)

Even at 36, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an automatic choice for the wicket-keeper role in the Indian team, in both the limited-over formats. His explosive, yet steady batting style, along with his exceptional keeping skills provide the Indian team with an additional batting option along with an extraordinary wicket-keeper.

ODI Stats-

Matches - 314; Runs - 9780; Average - 51.20; Strike Rate - 87.96

100s/50s - 9/67; Highest - 183*; Catches/Stumping - 295/106

Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev was so good, both as a batsman and a bowler, that even 25 years after his retirement, no one has even come within an inch of his achievements. Kapil was capable of winning matches single-handedly for India, as evident from his memorable innings of 175* against Zimbabwe that kept India alive in the 1983 World Cup.

Having Kapil Dev in the lineup meant the team would not only have a front line fast bowling option, but also a swashbuckling lower order batsman. His overall career statistics are enough to book him a slot in any All Time India XI.