India's best ODI XI under Sourav Ganguly

1.Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar was by far the best ODI batsman of his generation in all respects. Opening the batting, the ‘Master Blaster’ became a prolific run-getter for India. From timing to footwork, balance to hand-eye coordination, Sachin’s batting had the hallmark of a great player. His lethal opening partnership with Sourav Ganguly became the backbone of the Indian batting order.

Tendulkar had a penchant to score hundreds, and more often than not spearheaded the batting efforts for the ‘Men in Blue’. Besides his batting heroics, Sachin was a skillful bowler, who rolled his arm over and kept the batsman guessing with his bagful of variations. Leg spin, off spin and leg breaks; he had them all in his kitty.

ODI Record 2000-2005

Matches - 129

Runs - 5338

Avg - 46.01

SR - 84.54

100s - 14

50s - 27