Whenever I used to see an all-time XI of a cricket expert, I used to think which players will I pick in my all-time XI? So, one fine day, I sat down to pick my all-time XI. After I finished picking Indian players, there was no place for any other player. Then, I decided to pick the squad of fifteen and finally I stopped at thirty.
When I stopped, I realised that these thirty cricketers have an everlasting impression on me. These players made my childhood memorable and turned my love for cricket into a passion. While selecting these players I realised one more thing that it is not at all easy to pick an all-time XI.
The players I have selected make two squads: Asia and the Rest of the World. These kinds of squads were seen during charity or exhibition matches in the 90s. These days there are so many cricket leagues that bring international players together but back in the 90s and early 2000s, those charity matches were the only opportunity to see the greats of different countries playing together.
Before I share the squads, let me allow to introduce myself. I am Paresh Godhwani and I was born in 1991. I am a left-handed batsman and a left-arm bowler. I have selected these cricketers on the basis of the connection I established with them.
Check the squads:
| Asia | Rest of the World |
| Sourav Ganguly (C) | Daniel Vettori (C) |
| Rahul Dravid (VC) | Adam Gilchrist (VC) |
| Sachin Tendulkar | Brendon McCullum |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | Chris Gayle |
| Virender Sehwag | Jacques Kallis |
| Gautam Gambhir | Kevin Pietersen |
| Inzamam -ul- Haq | Brian Lara |
| Yuvraj Singh | AB DeVilliers |
| VVS Laxman | Steve Tikolo |
| Harbhajan Singh | Kevin O’ Brien |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | Jonty Rhodes |
| Anil Kumble | Dwayne Bravo |
| Zaheer Khan | Glenn McGrath |
| Lasith Malinga | Brett Lee |
| Ashish Nehra | Dale Steyn |
The main reason behind writing this book is that all the players mentioned above have taught me some or the other thing in life. Thus, through this book, I want to give tribute to them and want to thank them for giving me lots of cherishable moments in my life.
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Wow, Many congratulations on the new book!
Thank you 😊
That’s a very unique concept for a book.I am sure it’s going to give cricket fans a lot of intriguing moments.
Hopefully. 🤞🏻
Wow! Congratulations on your book! I am going to buy this book and gift it to my cricket-crazy husband. I read out the list of cricketers you have featured, and he was thrilled!
Oh thank you. Let me know his review after he finish reading it.
I have been following you for a while. But never knew you are a batsman yourself. Congrats for the new book.
Congratulations! That’s a unique plot you have there!
Very unique concept. Congratulations on the book
Thank you 😊
Congrats on your new book.
Love the concept and I am sure it will be a treat for cricket lovers. Congratulations on the book.
Thank you and fingers crossed 🤞🏻.
congratulations on the book.
Congratulations on your book. I am sure it would be a hit with cricket fans. Your post reminds me how my son used to draw up his favorite team too.
So in agreement with the names you picked, Paresh. Though I can only imagine how tough it must have been for you to choose. Congratulations on your book!
It was really tough in the initial stage but on the basis of my memories i made it simple. A lot of discussions happened when I released the list and in the end, I had to clarify that I am not representing the whole generation, it is based on my memories.
Congratulations again on your book. Your post took me back to my childhood. The obsession with cricket is still alive.
Loved the neat cover, Paresh! Wishing you all the best for your next! #MyFriendAlexa #TinasPicks
Wow congratulations on ur new book.. looking forward to reading it soon
Nice take. When I started reading your post, a number of names starting flashing in my mind with an inquisitiveness whether this player would be there in the list, kind. Luckily, all this 6-7 names had a place in your list either on the left or right.
Very few people have agreed with me on the list and I am glad that you are one of them.
I literally have aero interest in cricket. However, your book seems interesting.
Many Many congratulations on the launch of your new book Paresh! All the best!
congratulation on your new book and concept is really unique.
Congratulations Paresh on the book. This book sounds fun and interesting for cricket lovers.
Congratulations on your new book. A 90’s kid perspective would surely be a great read.
Congrats on the new book and all the best!
Really liked the concept. Best wishes
Best wishes for the book. May it be on the bestseller list for long!!!!
Thank you for your wishes.
Congratulations on getting published. Great going
Congratulations on your new book. I am not a cricket fan but as I was going through the post, I found that being in the cricket-crazy country, I know many names. Cricket is all around in India just like air and no one can ignore cricket. 🙂
This post reminds me of of the teams that we use to prepare I think in yahoo and later other platforms. Reminded me of old days..
The whole book will remind you of old days.
All the best for the book. Would love to check it out,
Congratulations on the book. I am sure it would make an interesting read for the cricket fans.