Best possible all-time ODI XI consisting of only captains

Lower Order:

8. Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev, former Indian skipper

Although featuring here as a bowling all-rounder, Kapil Dev's 175 runs against strong Zimbabwe bowling line-up is the best knock ever in ODI history. He led India in 74 matches and took 91 wickets. He is undoubtedly the best all-rounder ever. He became the second captain to win a world cup, beating West Indies in the final of 1983 CWC.

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9. Imran Khan

Imran Khan, former Pakistan captain

Along with Kapil Dev, his companion in the fab-4 of 1980s, Imran Khan features here as a bowling all-rounder. He led Pakistan to their only world cup victory in 1992. He took 131 wickets in 139 ODIs as the Pakistan captain. He, also one of the greatest all-rounders of all time, led Pakistan to 75 victories becoming the most successful Pakistani captain.

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10. Daniel Vettori

Daniel Vettori, former Kiwi captain

Daniel Vettori, the best Kiwi spinner ever, scalped 92 wickets in 82 matches as the Kiwi captain. He is also the most successful spin captain winning 41 out of the 82 matches for New Zealand. He might not have made as much impact as Fleming or McCullum as a captain, but certainly, he is one of the best spinners in world cricket.

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11. Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram, former Pakistan skipper

The Swing King, the best fast bowler of all-time and one of the most successful Pakistani captain, Wasim Akram is the third pacer in the team. Wasim is the captain with most ODI wickets ever, taking 151 wickets in 109 ODIs as Pakistani skipper. He is one of the few players in ODI to take 300 wickets and score 2000 runs.