S. Sreesanth sarcastically chose his “all-time calmest XI” with players known for their fiery temperaments, including Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Ricky Ponting, and Sourav Ganguly.
Former Indian pacer S. Sreesanth, known for his fiery demeanor on the field, recently shared an ironical take on his all-time “calmest XI,”. The team was filled with players famous for their aggressive behavior. In an interview with Sportskeeda, Sreesanth picked his squad, starting with openers Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli, both renowned for their intense on-field personalities.
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Sourav Ganguly, another animated figure in cricket, was named the captain. Ganguly’s leadership was remembered for moments like his famous celebration at Lord’s during India’s 2002 NatWest Series win. Joining Ganguly in the lineup was former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, who made his mark as a fierce competitor, often engaging in sledging battles with opponents.
Sreesanth also included all-rounders Shahid Afridi and Shakib Al Hasan. Both have been known for losing their temper. Shakib, in particular, has displayed his frustration in domestic matches. In one viral incident, he kicked and threw stumps after an LBW decision against him.
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The former Indian fast bowler also included spinner Harbhajan Singh, known for slapping him during the first IPL season. Sreesanth completed his squad by selecting himself, alongside Pakistan’s Shoaib Akhtar and South Africa’s Andre Nel as pace options. Akhtar and Harbhajan had a heated exchange during the 2010 Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan.
Sreesanth’s “Calmest XI”
Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Ricky Ponting (vc), Sourav Ganguly (c), Shahid Afridi, Shakib Al Hasan, Kieron Pollard, Harbhajan Singh, Shoaib Akhtar, Andre Nel and Sreesanth.
Last Updated on September 13, 2024
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