Best ODI XI for major teams from the past 20 years

#8 West Indies

West Indies v Ireland - 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup

West Indies were a superpower cricketing nation from the early 1970s till late 1990s. They had not only been dominant in Test cricket but also reigned supreme in One-day cricket. Lead by Clive Lloyd, along with the dynamic opening combination of Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes. The destructive Viv Richards and the extraordinary bowling line-up had delivered them two consecutive World Cups. West Indies were also the winners of Champions Trophy 2004 and two-time Twenty20 World Cup champions. Lately, West Indies cricket had gone downhill because of the lack of finding apt replacements for senior players.

The line-up starts with the powerhouse Chris Gayle who has amassed over 9000 runs and the forgotten great with an unorthodox technique Shivnarine Chanderpaul. Chanderpaul has over 8000 runs at a healthy average of over 41.

Ramnaresh Sarwan, who has been yet another pillar of West Indies cricket occupies the No. 3 position. The run-machine Brian Lara has been included in no. 4 who has racked up over 10000 runs in nearly 300 ODIs.

Marlon Samuels can be a match-winner on his day, including his off-spin which can be very handy is included at No. 5. Andre Russell, who with his brute strength has taken everyone by storm has been included for the all-rounder's role with Denesh Ramdin donning the gloves.

Sunil Narine has been selected for the spinner's role with his attacking persona being a decisive factor lower down the order. One of the most magnificent fast-bowling duo of Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh are automatic selections with Jerome Taylor being named as their deputy.

We have a look at the best 50-over eleven for the Windies.

1. Chris Gayle
2. Shivnarine Chanderpaul
3. Ramnaresh Sarwan
4. Brian Lara
5. Marlon Samuels
6. Andre Russell
7. Denesh Ramdin (wk)
8. Sunil Narine
9. Curtly Ambrose
10. Courtney Walsh (c)
11. Jerome Taylor