The best left-handed Test XI in the modern era

All-Rounders - Ben Stokes and Wasim Akram (Captain)

Wicket-keeper - Adam Gilchrist

When it comes to all-rounders, it would be hard to think beyond Stokes and Gilchrist

When it comes to choosing the best left-handed all-rounder, it would be hard to think beyond the ambidextrous Ben Stokes in the modern era. He is a genuine batsman who bats at number 6 and a potent right arm bowler who can come in as the first change and bowl nagging lines to unsettle batsmen.

If the ball is old, Stokes is one of the best proponents of reverse-swing and skillful in bowling the incoming deliveries. He is a complete package, who can counter-attack, play the waiting game, break crucial partnerships and take some acrobatic catches with his brilliant fielding.

Career record: Ben Stokes

Well, does Adam Gilchrist even need an introduction? he is by far the most complete wicket-keeper batsman the game has ever seen. Gilly, held the world record for his 905 dismissals in international cricket before Mark Boucher broke it. Gilly was also a very good batsman, who would take the attack to the opposition. He would nonchalantly hit sixes and held the record for the highest number of sixes (100) in Test cricket before it was broken by Brendon McCullum. He was a gentleman who was widely admired for his sportsman spirit.

Career record: Adam Gilchrist

Wasim Akram is arguably the best left-handed fast bowler the game has ever seen. He would consistently bowl over 90 mph at his peak and would make the ball talk. Wasim had a special ability, as he could swing old ball and the new ball swing both ways. He could create some awkward angles and bowled some absolute jaffas to batsmen. Wasim would clean up the tail in no-time with his toe-crushing yorkers. He was a handy lower order batsman, who could hang in and made some crucial runs batting at number 8.

Career record: Wasim Akram