3 Competitive Indian ODI teams that can play international cricket simultaneously 

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India has so much cricketing talent that it is difficult to mould one team.

Team 3


Openers

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Dhawan is world-class

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan will open the batting, like he usually does. The southpaw has come a long way as an opener since making his international debut for India. He has made some adjustments to his technique which has enabled him to thrive in foreign conditions as well.

Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane will open the batting alongside Shikhar Dhawan. The classy right hander favors to play at the top of the order and his game is best suited for this position. He can time the ball into the gaps during powerplays.

Middle-Order

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Kohli celebrating century

Virat Kohli (Captain)

One player who will be the first pick in any international team at the moment is Virat Kohli. His numbers speak for themselves and he is arguably one of the best limited overs batsman to have ever graced the game.

He will bat at his preferred number three position in this team and will also lead the side.

Dinesh Karthik ( Wicket-keeper)

Dinesh Karthik will bat at four for this Indian team. He has abundance of experience at international stage and this will be vital for the middle order. He will also have the responsibility of keeping wickets in this lineup.

Nitish Rana

Nitish Rana should get a chance to shine on the big stage. The southpaw possesses a gift of timing and has been consistent in domestic cricket for quite some time now. It will be interesting to see how he fares in international cricket.

Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina might have dropped down the pecking order, but he still has a lot to offer to Indian cricket. He is one of those rare batsman who can attack from the very first ball. He can also chip in with few handy overs and hence, he is a great asset in ODI cricket.

Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar will be the fast bowling all rounder in this team. He has impressed one and all with his exploits in domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu and he is ready for the big stage.

Bowlers

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Jasprit Bumrah

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is another cricketer who has a point to prove in limited overs cricket but there is no denying the fact that he is a match winner. He is an excellent bowler, can contribute with the bat and is a tremendous fielder. He is an ideal ODI cricketer.

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah has been a revelation ever since he made his debut for India. He is a complete bowler who ban swing the ball early and bowl yorkers at will in the death overs. He will lead the pace attack in this team

Ankit Rajpoot

Another speedster who has impressed everyone is Ankit Rajpoot. He is tall, has pace and can swing the ball. He is extremely competitive as well and has all the attributes to succeed in international cricket

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal is a permanent in India's limited overs team. He is an attacking wrist spinner who has flourished under the leadership of Virat Kohli. He has a lot to offer with his variations.

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