All-Star Test XI comprising of left-handed batsmen and right-handed bowlers

Several "All Time Cricket XI" list has been prepared by known cricketers. This list of All-Star Test XI comprises of left-handed batsmen and right-handed bowlers and hence unique in the constitution.

The players have fantastic cricket records and sound technique/temperament, hailing from all major cricket playing nations - Australia, England, Srilanka, India, Pakistan, South Africa, and West Indies.

Most of them have been either Wisden Cricketer of the Year or inductee of ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. This list contains 6 specialist batsmen, 1 bowling all-rounder, 2 fast bowlers and 2 spinners.

#1: Matthew Hayden

Hayden was one of the most destructive openers. He was similar to Gordon Greenidge but more dependable. He scored 8625 runs in 103 tests at an average of 50.73 which is phenomenal. Hayden holds the record for the highest individual test score (380) by an opening batsman in Test history. He was awarded the Australian Sports Medal.

#2: Alastair Cook

after scoring a century

Alastair Cook is the most stylish opener ever. He is always up for the fight and scored whenever the team needed him. He has scored 12158 runs in 157 tests at an average of 45.36. He was the youngest Englishman to score 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000 and 6,000 Test runs.

#3: Kumar Sangakkara

playing the off drive

The best wicketkeeper-batsman to have ever played the game. His timing, strokeplay, and technique were impeccable. He scored 12400 runs in 134 tests at an average of 57.4. He was named the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2011 and 2015. He has scored 11 double centuries in Tests, second only to 12 by Don Bradman.

#4: Brian Lara

acknowledging the crowd

Brian Lara remains an obvious choice because of his talent, determination, skill and match-winning ability. He scored 11953 runs in 131 Tests at an average of 52.88. He played pace as well as genuine spin bowling, with equal ease. He has the most centuries for a West Indian. He was inducted into ICC Hall of Fame in January 2012.

#5: Graeme Smith

walking towards the pavilion

Smith was brutal, savage and unfearing. He scored 9265 runs in 117 tests at an average of 48.25. He is the most successful test captain in test history (53 test wins). He is also the Captain of this side.

#6: Adam Gilchrist

batting and keeping the ball

Adam Gilchrist was ruthless and full of contempt for the bowlers. He fired from the very first ball and changed the complexion of the game. He is the wicket-keeper of this team. He was one of five Wisden Cricketers of the Year for 2002. He was inducted in the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame in 2013.

#7: Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev was a fighter and persevering bowler who batted marvellously. He was a genuine bowling all-rounder. He scored 5248 runs in 131 tests and took 434 wickets. He was the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1983. ICC inducted him into Cricket Hall of Fame in 2010.

#8: Malcolm Marshall

bowling a short ball

With his quick round-up action and lengthy run-up, Marshall bowled out batsmen with his sheer speed. He took 376 wickets in 81 tests at an average of 20.94. He generated fearsome pace from his bowling action, with a dangerous bouncer.

#9: Dennis Lillee

bowling a bounder

Lillee had the perfect action, genuine pace of 90+ mph and devastating bouncers and his in-cutters were a nightmare to even the best of the best batsmen. He took 355 wickets at an average of 23.92, which is phenomenal by any standard.

#10: Saqlain Mushtaq

bowling a doosra

Saqlain introduced 'doosra' in cricket. He was clever and kept a strict line and length. He took 208 wickets in 49 tests at an average of 29.83. Saqlain was selected as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year for 2000.

#11: Shane Warne

at his macho best

Shane Warne is a legend of the game. His ability to spin the ball on any track sets him apart. He played 145 Tests and took 708 wickets at an average of 25.41. He is credited to have bowled the "Ball of the century". He was a shrewd captain too.