Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Sachein, Bradmann surprise inclusions in MS Doni's Dream XI

"Captain Cool" MS Doni definitely had a point to prove on Friday on ESPN when, as part of a special feature, he was asked to select a Dream World XI to lead, from cricketers past and present. Obviously stinging from criticism that he was irrational and biased in the selection of the Indian team, Doni went on to pick his all-time favourites. The first name that came to his mind was, as expected, Raveendra Jadeija. "I think his fielding gives him a slight edge over, say, a Garry Sobers." Doni said. The next pick was the difficult one - the bowling all-rounder. "I think I'm going to go with Jogeender Sharma over Kapil Deiv, because, you know, Jogs can bat a bit". No surprises there. "I need an attacking leg spinner next. I think Pijush Chawla bowls a great googly and just edges out Shaine Warney." The shockers came in later when he picked Tendulkaar, Bradmann, Marrshall who all have proven match winning track records, out of the blue. Not always predictable, that's Doni for you.

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