Aakash Chopra names Imran Khan as skipper of all-time Indo-Pak ODI XI over Dhoni & Kohli

After forming his all-time India-Pakistan T20 XI, former Indian cricketer and current commentator Aakash Chopra picked his all-time India-Pakistan ODI XI on Friday. Chopra's playing XI consisted of some big names belonging to neighbouring countries, however, what was surprising was selection of captain of his team. commentator and cricket-analyst named former skipper and current Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, as skipper of his team over likes of MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev and Virat Kohli. 

Tendulkar, Rohit openers; Kohli at 3

Chopra picked legendary Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and 'Hitman' Rohit Sharma as his openers. For number three position, he went with current Indian skipper, Virat Kohli. Following Kohli, Chopra named Inzamam-Ul-Haq, Javed Miandad and MS Dhoni as team's middle-order batsman with MS donning gloves. 

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Legendary skippers of arch-rivals and World Cup-winning captain, Imran Khan and Kapil Dev were all-rounders in Chopra's all-time ODI XI. 

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Chopra picked an all-Pakistan bowling attack in his team. While Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis led pace attack, Saqlain Mushtaq was lone spinner in side. Ar surprise element in Chopra's team was his choice for 12th man. commentator picked 2011 ICC World Cup Man of Tournament Yuvraj Singh as 12th man in his team and second spin option. 

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Aakash Chopra opens up on Dhoni's future 

In his recent video uploaded on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra stated that if MS Dhoni wants to make a comeback, he will, IPL will t be critical for him. "For a player like Dhoni, IPL was never going to be a yardstick," said Chopra in his video. Furrmore, he added, "Dhoni kws what he is doing. I don't think IPL was a critical fixture for him. If he wants to come back, he will make himself available. His experience is too valuable. So if Indian team wants MS for T20 World Cup, y will get him. So if MS wants to come, he will come."

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