Adam Gilchrist Over MS Dhoni - Yuvraj Singh Ignores Former Skipper in All-Time XI

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Yuvraj Singh snubbed former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, but picked teammates Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as he picked his all-time XI during the World Championship of Legends 2024.

Yuvraj, who led India Champions to victory over Pakistan Champions in the final on Saturday (July 13), made his selection of eleven in rapid pace as he ignored his two former captains MS Dhoni and Sourav Ganguly when asked to name his best XI.

The former Indian all-rounder preferred Australia great Adam Glilchrist as his wicketkeeper and also picked former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter AB De Villiers in his all-time XI.

When asked about his all-time XI, Yuvraj without hesitation started off by picking Sachin Tendulkar as his number one pick followed by former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting and then named the T20 World Cup 2024 winning duo in his line up.

The 42-year-old chose Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as his No. 3 and No. 4, and then at No. 5, Yuvraj picked De Villiers, followed by Gilchrist as the specialist wicket-keeper at No. 6.

While that sorted out the batting line up, the southpaw stacked his bowling attack with some of the greats of game and as expected doesn't leave room for any of his compatriots.

Yuvraj picked Australian spin-bowling legend Shane Warne at number 7 with Sri Lanka spin great Muttiah Muralitharan coming in at No. 8 as the two specialist spinners.

In the pace department, Yuvraj opted for percision in the form of Australia legend Glenn McGrath and former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram, who filled the No. 9 and No. 10 spots.

Although not in a batting order, the left-hander picked former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff as his number 11 pick before without hesitation naming himself as the 12th man. Here is a look at the Yuvraj's best XI:

Yuvraj Singh's All-Time XI

1. Sachin Tendulkar
2. Ricky Ponting
3. Rohit Sharma
4. Virat Kohli
5. AB de Villiers
6. Adam Gilchrist (wicketkeeper)
7. Andre Flintoff
8. Shane Warne
9. Mutttiah Muralitharan
10. Glenn McGrath
11. Wasim Akram
12. Yuvraj Singh

Coming back to the WCL 2024 final, India Champions restricted Pakistan Champions to 156 and chased down the target with 5 balls to spare as skipper Yuvraj and Irfan Pathan remained unbeaten in the end at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham.