Unbeatable Test XI consisting of All-Rounders

#7 Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev India v West Indies Nehru Cup Delhi 1989

Kapil Dev was a true match-winner for India in the era of 1970s and 80s. He was an out-swing bowler with the ability to bowl 20-25 overs at a stretch. They called him 'Haryana Hurricane' for his consistent and formidable bowling. With the bat too, he was gifted in stroke-play.

Dev made his debut in 1978 against Pakistan and never looked back. Overall, he played 131 Test matches and took 434 wickets at an average of 29.64. As a batsman, he scored 5248 runs at an average of 31.05 which comprised eight centuries and 27 half-centuries.

Dev was an exceptionally good fielder too.

#8 Richard Hadlee

RICHARD HADLEE OF NZL APPEALS

Richard Hadlee lifted New Zealand to unparalleled heights in the Test matches due to his superlative performances with batting and bowling. He was the first bowler to reach 400 Test wicket mark. He had smooth bowling action with the ability to move the ball on either side of the wicket.

Hadlee made his debut in 1973 and played 86 Test matches. He took 431 wickets at an average of 22.29. With the bat too, he scored 3124 runs at an average of 27.16. This comprised two hundreds and 15 half-centuries.

Hadlee was accorded the Knighthood after his retirement.