All-Time Test XI comprising of right-handed batsmen and left-handed bowlers

Preparing an All-Time list requires a lot of insight, knowledge, and focus. Over the period of years, several players have prepared a list of their All-time Test XI. Brearly, Chappell, Kapil, Imran, and others have come out with their list and garnered full attention and debate in the cricket fraternity.

I have also been playing and watching cricket for the past 30 years and hence thought of preparing such list of players with right-hand batsmen and left-hand bowlers.

This is a unique list and never been prepared before. I have included players from the major Test playing nations. The list is as follows:

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#1: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar's records speak volumes about his batting. He was the first to score 10000+ runs, and also the first one to break Bradman's record of 29 centuries etc. His exploits against West Indies bowlers of 1970s and 80s are well documented in the annals of cricketing history.

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#2: Virender Sehwag

Sehwag brought a fresh perspective to Test batting with his explosive ability to hit boundaries and maximums at will. In 2005 he was described by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack as the "most exciting opener" in the world. He scored 8568 runs in 104 Tests at an average of 49.34

#3: Vivian Richards

The most explosive batsman who ever played cricket. He was audacious, brave and unfearing - "Wolf-of-the pack". Richards was named one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Century.

#4: Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin is called "God of Cricket" for no reason. He played cricket over the period of 24 years and scored 15921 runs at an average of 53.78. His ability to dominate fast, as well as spin bowlers, in any condition, makes him worthy of this spot.

#5: Jacques Kallis

Kallis is probably the best all-rounder the sport has ever seen. He scored 13000+ runs and took 292 wickets.

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#6: Alec Stewart

He was chosen as one of five Wisden Cricketers of the Year 1993. As a wicketkeeper-batsman, he averaged 34.92 from 82 Tests, higher than many of his contemporaries and the current batch of international wicketkeepers. He scored 8000+ runs and catches/stumpings were 263/14.

#7: Wasim Akram

Known as "Sultan of Swing", Wasim has been considered the best left-arm swing bowler of all time. He took 414 wickets in 104 test matches at an average of 23.62.

A useful batsman, he batted easily against spin and pace.

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#8: Mitchell Johnson

Johnson has the raw-force required to dominate any batsman. His ability to bowl deadly bouncers and swing the ball at 150 kph is an asset to any team. He has taken 313 wickets in 73 Tests at an average of 22.2.

#9: Chaminda Vaas

Vaas was clever and deadly when it came to genuine pace bowling. His line and length were always impeccable. He took 355 wickets in 111 matches at an average of 29.58.

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#10: Bishan Bedi

Bishan Singh Bedi was a fighter, a great left-arm spinner and above all, played the game in the right spirit. He took 266 wickets in 67 Tests at an average of 28.71.

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#11: Derek Underwood

Underwood was known as 'Deadly'. He bowled out Sunny Gavaskar the most in his career and that proves how lethal he was. He took 297 wickets from 86 matches at an average of 25.83. One of the best in the game.