India's Best ODI XI Since 2000

From being underdogs to becoming a dominant force in world cricket, India has come a long way, especially in ODIs. With Sourav Ganguly starting the trend to instil the courage to win overseas, MS Dhoni has taken it to the whole new level before handing the baton to the current skipper Virat Kohli.

Besides, these great leaders, India have produced many outstanding performers since 2000 who have gone onto make a mark for themselves in international cricket.

Here is India’ best XI since 2000:

Rohit Sharma

The Mumbai-born Rohit Sharma has been the best batsman in this ICC World Cup scoring five centuries – no batsman has achieved ever. He has been the best opening batsman in recent times with his ability to score consistently.

Besides that, the dashing opener’s ability to convert the 100s into 200s takes him to a whole new level. He has three double centuries to his name. Rohit going by his ability to score big will peep Virender Sehwag by a small margin to be in India’s best XI since 2000.

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Sachin Tendulkar

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar will walk into any playing XI without any doubt. His consistency during his career has taken him to the epitome of success and with 49 centuries to his name, Tendulkar is arguably the best in the business.

Tendulkar without a doubt will slot in the top-order alongside Rohit Sharma who has come up the ranks in quick time since promoted to open the innings.

Virat Kohli

The current India skipper Virat Kohli is the modern-day great and is walking the footsteps of his idol Sachin Tendulkar. He has made a habit of breaking records and is the most consistent batsman in the world right now.

Kohli has taken the batting to the whole new level and set a benchmark for himself. With his run-scoring spree, the Delhi cricketer is bound for more success in the future.

Sourav Ganguly (VC)

The former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is the best left-handed batsman to represent India. Ganguly playing the cover drive and lofting the spinners over their head is the best sight for the cricket fans.

He has tons of runs to his name and his presence in the middle order will strengthen any ODI team of the world. Besides, Ganguly can also chip in with a few over with his gentle medium pace.

Yuvraj Singh

The former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has been one of the biggest match-winners to have played the game of cricket. 2011 World Cup, 2002 Natwest Series and 2008 CB series in Australia – Yuvraj made India achieve almost the impossible and many other important matches throughout his career.

Yuvraj’s ability to contribute to all the departments made him a pivotal part in the line-up although his performance graph went down after coming to the field from cancer.

MS Dhoni (C) (WK)

The former India skipper MS Dhoni’s contribution to Indian cricket is second to none. He has achieved everything possible to win during one’s cricketing career. He is the only skipper to win three ICC tournaments as the captain.

Besides, Dhoni is the best finisher to have played the game and besides is the best wicket-keeper who have played in India jersey. The Jharkhand-born cricketer will be the skipper of this side.

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Ravindra Jadeja

Many may argue with Ravindra Jadeja’s spot in the best ODI XI for India since 2000, but his sheer ability to win the game with contributions to all the departments made him one of the best utility players to have represented the Asian giants.

The Saurashtra-born cricketer is very economical when it comes to bowling and can score quick runs in the lower-order. Considering Jadeja’s contribution during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy win and reach the top rank among the bowlers made him one a crucial pick in the ODI side.

Harbhajan Singh

The Punjab-born Harbhajan Singh is arguably the greatest off-spinners to represent India in the international circuit. His ability to dominate the middle overs made him one of the significant contributors in the fifty overs of cricket.

Besides, Harbajan can also chip in with the bat in the lower order which made him a valuable pick during his stint with the Men in Blues.

Anil Kumble

The greatest leg-spinner, Anil Kumble couldn’t turn the ball a lot but managed to pick wickets with his variations and ended as one of the highest wicket-taker for India. Kumble finished with 337 wickets at an economy rate of 4.31.

Kumble’s magical spell of six for 12 against the West Indies in the 1993 Hero Cup final, which was for a long time best bowling figures by an Indian in limited-overs cricket. His sheer determination to succeed made him one of the unsung heroes of Indian cricket.

Zaheer Khan

Zaheer Khan has always been an integral part in the team’s success since his debut in 2000. He has been one of the best fast bowlers India have ever produced. Zaheer has picked 282 wickets at an economy rate of under 5 in the ODIs.

He developed a lot of variations in his arsenal as he grew old: the slower ball, in-swinging yorker, outswingers and the knuckleball. Zaheer will undoubtedly walk into any playing XI for his ability to lead a pace unit.

Jasprit Bumrah

The young Jasprit Bumrah has made a scintillating debut to his international career. Although he has only played a handful of matches but his ability to pick wickets will make him one of the best India fast bowlers.

Bumrah had an outstanding ICC World Cup 2019 finishing as the highest wicket-taker for India. Despite his side bowing out from the semifinals, he earned praise from all quarters. With a lot of variations in his kitty, Bumrah will go a long way and bring in more laurels for his side.

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