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Ajinkya Rahane reveals all-time underrated ODI playing XI with only two Indian batters

Former India National Cricket Team batter Ajinkya Rahane picked an all-time ODI eleven with only underrated cricketers from different nations. Instead of mentioning the legendary figures of the game, Rahane was asked to name only those players who deserved more…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:18 AM
Ajinkya Rahane reveals all-time underrated ODI playing XI with only two Indian batters
Key Things to Know
  • Ajinkya Rahane named an all-time underrated ODI playing eleven featuring only two former Indian cricketers.
  • Suresh Raina and Robin Singh were the only Indian players selected in the lineup.
  • Graeme Smith and Nathan Astle were picked as the opening pair to form a left-right combination.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane selected his all-time underrated ODI playing eleven during an appearance in a Cricbuzz video. Tasked with highlighting players who merited more recognition during their careers, Rahane included only two former Indian cricketers in his team: Suresh Raina at number three and Robin Singh as a finisher.

Rahane selected Graeme Smith and Nathan Astle as opening batters, followed by Raina, Aravinda de Silva, and wicketkeeper Mark Boucher. The lower order features all-rounder Abdul Razzaq, Robin Singh, spinners Daniel Vettori and Graeme Swann, and fast bowlers Shane Bond and Chaminda Vaas.

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