All-time African ODI XI

#3 Wicketkeeper & all-rounders

Andy Flower is the greatest ever cricketer produced by Zimbabwe

Although AB de Villiers has the ability to don the wicket-keeping gloves with consummate ease, the presence of a specialist can enable him to concentrate solely on his batting performance. While Mark Boucher might be a more reliable option behind the stumps, Andy Flower's consistency with the bat sees him take up the niche spot in this team. The Zimbabwean could tear apart the most threatening of spinners. His wicket-keeping skills were also commendable, to say the least.

With his sublime hitting and penetrative seam bowling, Lance Klusener was one of the most valuable ODI player of his all-time. As with any South African cricketer, he was also a scintillating fielder. Even though he lost a bit of pace towards the end of his career due to recurring injuries, the right-armer's accuracy never deserted him. His virtuoso efforts in the 1999 World Cup remains one of the most alluring all-round performances in the tournament history.

It is quite baffling as to why Shaun Pollock does not enter the discussions centering around the best in the game. Despite not possessing the stifling pace of his new-ball partner, he subjected top-order batsmen to a relentless examination of technique and temperament. Consistency in length was his forte. In addition to his nagging bowling, the right-hander was also a versatile batsman lower down the order. Coming in at number eight in the African dream team, he bolsters the batting lineup by a significant margin.

Wicket-keeper: Andy Flower (Zimbabwe)

All-rounders: Lance Klusener (South Africa) and Shaun Pollock (South Africa)