Unbeatable Test XI consisting of All-Rounders

#5 Ian Botham

Ian Botham

Ian Botham was the mainstay of English lineup in the 1970s and 80s. He started out as a fast seam and swing bowler and later developed into an explosive batsman too. The tour of Australia in England for the 51st Ashes series was popularly known as 'Botham's Ashes' due to his superlative performance with both bat and bowl.

Botham made his debut in 1977 against Australia. He played 102 Test matches and scored 5200 runs at an average of 33.54. This included 14 centuries and 22 half-centuries. With the bowl, he took 383 wickets at an average of 28.4.

He was a leading sports personality in England and an integral part of their pop culture.

#6 Imran Khan

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Imran Khan was an English bred Pakistani cricketer with the heart of a lion. He started as a fast bowler but took a sabbatical to complete his studies. Upon his return, Khan was a formidable pace bowler with impeccable control on speed and accuracy. He emerged as a magnificent right-hand batsman towards the later part of his career.

Khan made his debut in 1971 against England. He played 88 Test matches and scored 3807 runs at an average of 37.69. This comprised 6 centuries and 18 half-centuries. With the bowl, he took 362 wickets at an average of 22.81.

Khan would be the captain of this Test XI.