Sikandar Raza Unveils His All-Time T20I XI

Zimbabwe’s T20I captain and prominent all-rounder, Sikandar Raza, has unveiled his all-time T20I XI. Notably, the lineup features Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi. Additionally, he recognized Shahid Afridi among his top five all-time all-rounders.

During a recent interview, Raza designated Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma as the opening batsmen, with Sharma also captaining his dream team.

The middle order comprises Nicholas Pooran, entrusted with wicketkeeping responsibilities, alongside former South African captain AB de Villiers and the explosive Heinrich Klaasen.

Raza’s selection also includes three dynamic all-rounders: Kieron Pollard, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rashid Khan, thus ensuring a balanced composition in both batting and bowling.

The pace attack is spearheaded by Shaheen Afridi, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mitchell Starc, creating a powerful bowling unit.

Furthermore, Raza was prompted to name his top five all-rounders of all time, and he included Shahid Afridi amongst other significant players.

“Jacques Kallis, Shakib Al Hasan, Shahid Afridi, Ravindra Jadeja, and DJ Bravo,” Raza declared.

Sikandar Raza’s All-Time T20 XI:
  • Chris Gayle
  • Rohit Sharma (C)
  • Nicholas Pooran (WK)
  • AB de Villiers
  • Heinrich Klaasen
  • Kieron Pollard
  • Ravindra Jadeja
  • Rashid Khan
  • Shaheen Afridi
  • Jasprit Bumrah
  • Mitchell Starc