5 Indian batsmen who could have played as all-rounders in ODI cricket

#3 Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag - bowled many valuable overs

Bowling: Wickets - 96, Economy - 5.26, best bowling - 4/6

Batting: Runs - 8273, Avg - 35.05 , Strike-rate - 104.33

Virender Sehwag scored over 8000 ODI runs and is known all over the world for his destructive batting. He was also a very capable spin bowling option for his team was regarded as a partnership breaker. His bowling style was right arm off break.

He took 96 ODI wickets which are a high number for someone who opens the batting for his team. He possesses a 4 wicket haul and took 3 wickets in an innings 8 times. His economy was also decent at 5.26. He could have played as an all-rounder in the Indian ODI squad.

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#4 Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh - left arm menace

Bowling: Wickets - 111, Economy - 5.10, best bowling - 5/31

Batting: Runs - 8701, Avg - 36.55 , Strike-rate - 87.67

Yuvraj Singh scored 8701 ODI runs and is known all over the world for his aggressive batting and six hitting capability. He was also a very capable spin bowling option for his team. His bowling style was slow left-arm orthodox.

He took 111 ODI wickets and places amongst the highest wicket-takers for India in ODIs. He also possesses one five-wicket haul and 2 four-wicket hauls in ODIs. His more than capable part-time left-arm spin helped him win the man of the tournament during the 2011 world cup for his all-around performances. He could have easily played as an all-rounder for the Indian cricket team.

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#5 Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina - defensive bowling option

Bowling: Wickets - 36, Economy - 5.11, best bowling - 3/34

Batting: Runs - 5615, Avg - 35.31 , Strike-rate - 93.50

Suresh Raina has scored over 5500 ODI runs and batted brilliantly in the middle order. He was also a very capable part-time spin bowling option for his team. His bowling style was right arm off break.

In comparison to Sachin, Sehwag, Yuvraj, and Ganguly, his bowling record looks a bit weak but still, he picked up 36 ODI wickets which are a high number for a part-time bowler. His economy rate was pretty good and was entrusted to bowl more than 350 overs in ODIs. His best bowling effort of 3 for 34 against the West Indies team in 2013. He could have played as an all-rounder in the ODI team.