ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 - The finest All-Rounders

The ICC Cricket World Cup is due in just 2 months now ! This ODI World Cup is being held in the Indian subcontinent from February to April 2011. Each World Cup has it’s share of heroes including spectacular all-rouders who often changes the complexion of a game sheer brilliance. We discuss below a few notable all-rounders who have the talent to defeat any opponent in the ICC World Cup 2011. These are our picks. please comment below and let us know if we have missed any of the best all-rounders in your view. Cheers !

James Franklin of New Zealand

James Franklin

[polldaddy rating="3435982"] James Franklin is not one of the best yet but his efforts with the bat in the recent series versus India shows that he has it to be the best. He scored over 180 runs without being dismissed, hit the ball hard and then handled the ball as well. Look out for him to play a big role in this World Cup.

Yuvraj Singh of India

Yuvraj Singh

[polldaddy rating="3435360"]Everyone knows that he can be the most lethal batsman when he gets along. Just ask Stuard Broad ! Yuvi with his gentle oleft armers will play a crucial role in stifling batsmen as well as the ocassional break through.

Chris Gayle of the West Indies

Chris Gayle

[polldaddy rating="3435365"]He is a hitter unparalleled except by Virendra Sehwag. Gayle is a useful slow bowler as well who works on the batsman’s mind all the time. In my book he is one the finest all rounders in ODI Cricket. He unleashed a triple century on hapless Sri Lankans recently and looks in great touch ! Can Gayle doubt his critics at the 2011 Cricket World Cup ?

Angelo Mathews of Sri Lanka:

Angelo Mathews

[polldaddy rating="3435372"]He has performed superbly against Australia in Australia this year. This guy is a partnership breaker as well as a wicket taker of some regularity. Under pressure , he performs well with the bat too. Look out for this guy in his first World Cup.

Abdul Razzaq of Pakistan:

[polldaddy rating="3435373"]He can do everything right from opening the bowling attack to pinch hitting at death. This guy played superbly ain 1999 World Cup. He can’t be understimated especially after belting South Africa in an improbable chase recently. Razzaq has it in him to be Pakistan’s hero.

Daniel Vettori of New Zealand

Daniel Vettori

[polldaddy rating="3435891"]He is an absolute great bowler in Limited Overs Cricket with very economical returns. His batting has improved immeasureably since the last World Cup. Can he lift his game for ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 ? New Zealand really need their captain to be in prime form in order to have any chance to compete with teams like India, South Africa or England.

Jacques Kallis of South Africa

Jacques Kallis

[polldaddy rating="3435378"]One of the great all-rounders of all time , Kallis has done and seen it all. He has played in the sub contrinent on numerous ocassions right from 1996 World Cup. He has been in good form of late in Pakistan series.

Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh

Shakib Al Hasan

[polldaddy rating="3435383"]One of the most under rated players in the world right now. He can chase down totals as well as defend them with his left arm slow bowling. He will be raring to prove himself on the big stage against the might of India, South Africa, England, Australia etc in the ICC World Cup 2011.

Virendra Sehwag of India

Virendra Sehwag

[polldaddy rating="3435385"]He is the most attacking batsman in the world by far and can slam any attack into submission on a consistent basis. In Indian conditions , his slow right arm off spinners can play a pivotal role in getting crucial break throughs or restricting the scoring.

Shahid Afridi for Pakistan

Shahid Afridi

[polldaddy rating="3435386"]His batting has not been great of late but he reamins a threat for every team aspiring to win the World Cup 2011 including his own ! The mercurial all rounder can be brilliant on his day with the bat as well as his leg spinners. Can Boom Boom Afridfi lift his game for the World Cup ?

Paul Collingwood of England

[polldaddy rating="3435393"]A great batsman under pressure who is specially good at chasing. His slow medium bowling may be critical in the upcoming World Cup as well. England is a much improved team of late and can bank upon Collingwood to be consitent.

Yusuf Pathan of India

Yusuf Pathan

[polldaddy rating="3435396"]He has not delivered much at the international stage yet apart from that thrilling century against New Zealand recently. But, if he can repeat his IPL performance, then India will have a great chance of winning the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.