Shastri’s Dream Team for India‑England ODIs: Dhoni Takes Charge

In a detailed interview with Sky Sports, Ravi Shastri revealed his vision of the ultimate eleven for India‑England one‑day encounters. The former head coach assigned wicket‑keeper duties and captaincy to MS Dhoni. The top order comprises Sachin Tendulkar, whose record against England is formidable, and Rohit Sharma, who recently scored 138 at Lord’s in the last series. Shastri placed Jos Buttler ahead of Virat Kohli at the number three slot, keeping Kohli at number four. The line‑up also features left‑handed Yuvraj Singh at number five, renowned for his performances in England. Veteran all‑rounders Kapil Dev and Ben Stokes were selected, while the spin department includes Adil Rashid and Harbhajan Singh. Jasprit Bumrah is the only fast bowler chosen, and Zahir Khan is listed as the reserve player. Notably, Saurav Ganguly was omitted from the squad.