Matthew Hayden selected the 21st century Best Test XI, Ricky Ponting- Sachin Tendulkar did not give place
Matthew Hayden Best Test Xis of 21st Century: Australia’s legendary batsman Matthew Hayden has chosen his best Test XI of the 21st century. In his team, he has not included Ricky Ponting, a fellow player. Let us know that Ponting Test is at number in the list of players who have scored the most runs. Apart from this, there is also no Sachin Tendulkar in his team, who has scored the most runs in this format.
Hayden has given a place to five players from Australia, two each of Australia, two each from England and India, while West Indies and one each of South Africa.
Hayden has chosen Alastair Cook and David Warner as opener in his team. Apart from this, Jack Kallis is at number three and Brian Lara at number four. Hayden has also made Lara the captain of his team. VVS Laxman is placed on number five and six.
Apart from this, Adam Gilchrist, who was his fellow player as wicketkeeper batsman, has been selected. The bowling department consists of three fast bowlers and the only spinner. In fast bowling, he has kept the most successful fast bowler James Anderson, Brett Lee and the current captain of Australia Pat Cummins. At the same time, Shane Warne has been chosen as a spinner, who is the second player to take the most wickets in the Test.
21st century Best Test XI selected by Matthew Hayden
Alastair Cook, David Warner, Jack Kallis, Brian Lara (Captain), Virat Kohli, VVS Laxman, Adam Gilchrist, Shane Warne, Pat Cummins, Brett Lee, James Anderson.