India has produced some of the finest white-ball cricketers in history, with players delivering performances across T20Is and ODIs.
From explosive openers to match-winning all-rounders and bowlers who have terrorised batsmen, the country's roster offers a wealth of talent.
Fans and experts often debate the best combination of players for an all-time Indian white-ball XI. Recently, former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson shared his own dream Indian lineup, blending modern stars with legends whose records and impact shaped India's limited-overs cricket.
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Kane Williamson names India's dream white-ball line-up
Speaking to Middlesex Cricket, Williamson picked Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma as his openers. Sehwag's aggressive starts and World Cup-winning experience, combined with Rohit's record-breaking consistency in ODIs and T20Is, made them his choice for the top order.
At No. 3, Virat Kohli earns a spot for his exceptional chasing ability and consistency across formats. Williamson added Sachin Tendulkar at No. 4, highlighting the Master Blaster's unmatched ODI record.
Yuvraj Singh, known for his 2007 and 2011 World Cup heroics, slots in at No. 5, followed by Suryakumar Yadav at No. 6, India's modern T20I star. MS Dhoni's leadership and finishing skills earned him the No. 7 spot, completing the core batting order.
Williamson's bowling selections feature Jasprit Bumrah, Zaheer Khan, and Mohammed Shami, with Anil Kumble as the lone spinner, reflecting India's pace-heavy approach in limited-overs cricket.
Major Snubs: Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja
Interestingly, Williamson left out all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, both of whom have been vital for India in recent white-ball cricket. This decision emphasised Williamson's preference for a line-up built around specialist batsmen and strike bowlers.
Kane Williamson's all-time Indian white-ball XI
Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Suryakumar Yadav, MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, Anil Kumble, Zaheer Khan, Mohammed Shami
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