India-Pakistan combined XI for Asia Cup 2018

#5 Wicketkeeper: MS Dhoni(wk)

MS Dhoni's presence is a must for the Asia Cup contests

Be it with the bat or with the gloves, MS Dhoni remains an inspiration to millions of budding cricketers across the world. The veteran of 321 ODI games with almost 10,046 runs under his belt remains a default entrant into the playing XI.

His ability to remain calm and composed amidst the most grueling situations is something that makes him an all-time legend that the cricketing fraternity has ever seen.

#6 All-rounder: Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya would emerge as one of the key all-rounders in the tournament

The 24-year-old is perhaps one of the best all-rounders in the cricketing world at present. In 41 ODI games, Pandya has managed to pick 40 wickets. While he has managed to score mere 670 runs with the bat in the 27 innings he has played, one musn't forget the degree of carnage he could unleash onto the opposition bowlers if and when needed.