The deadly COVID-19 outbreak has forced suspension of all on-field sporting activities. But off the field, while in isolation, former and current cricketers are using social media to continue connecting with fans by posting images, videos and expressing views on different topics.
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Recently, ex-Australia spinner Brad Hogg revealed his current best ODI XI in his official Youtube channel.
The star-studded team was comprised of five Indians, two Australians and Englishmen, and one player each from Pakistan and New Zealand.
Hogg, who represented Australia in 123 ODIs, opted to go with Rohit Sharma and David Warner as his two openers.
“I want to give you an entertaining team. So here is my XI. First up, opening the batting. I call this guy is the sleeping giant. When he is out in the middle, sometimes he looks like he is falling asleep, because he is doing it with such ease and grace. He is from India, its Rohit Sharma,” Hogg said.
“Opening the batting with Rohit Sharma, he is a stocky, little young fella, he is from Australia. I call him the Tik Tok Express at the present moment, because he is dancing the airwaves on social media. It’s David Warner.
He picked Virat Kohli for the crucial No. 3 slot and also named him the leader of the pack.
"This guy has had the most catches among any player in ODIs over the year. He’s also had the most runs. He is the captain Virat Kohli," Hogg said.
Pakistan's Babar Azam surfaced at the fourth position in the list.
"I could not find a genuine No. 4 to place in this position from the year. So I have picked another No. 3. He wears green, I call him the magic man," the 49-year-old stated.
Ben Stokes, who was the hero in England’s 2019 World Cup triumph, was the designated all-rounder in the team while Jos Buttler was named the wicketkeeper-batsman.
While picking his bowling unit, Hogg decided to go with two spinners in Ravindra Jadeja and Yuzvendra Chahal. Mitchell Starc, Lockie Ferguson and Mohammad Shami form an intimidating pace attack of his current best ODI XI.
Brad Hogg’s current best ODI XI:
Rohit Sharma, David Warner, Virat Kohli (captain), Babar Azam, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Starc, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammad Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal
