Wayne Parnell’s All-Time ODI XI Includes Three Pakistan Legends

In a recent revelation, former South African fast bowler Wayne Parnell unveiled his dream All-Time ODI XI, featuring three iconic Pakistani players—a testament to their enduring impact on the format:

• Shahid Afridi (all-rounder)
   
• Wasim Akram (pace bowler)
   
• Waqar Younis (pace bowler)
   

Here’s the complete team as Parnell selected it:

Position	Player
Openers	Sachin Tendulkar, Hashim Amla
No. 3	Virat Kohli
Middle Order	AB de Villiers, Michael Hussey
All-Rounder	Shahid Afridi
Captain/WK	MS Dhoni
Bowlers	Wasim Akram, Brett Lee, Muttiah Muralitharan, Waqar Younis

• Afridi has been included in this list because of his ability to change the game whether bowling or on strike.
   
• The duo of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis is still considered ODI cricket’s best pace partnerships. They are known for their lethal swing and precision bowling.
   
• This selection places them alongside some of the greatest to have played the format—and reflects Parnell’s admiration for their legacy.