Jos Buttler reveals first 5 players from his dream ODI XI, surprisingly excludes some big names

The 2019 World Cup champions England are set to play the opening match of the upcoming ODI World Cup against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. England’s star wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler will be leading the side in the upcoming grand event.

Meanwhile, In a recent revelation that sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, Buttler, unveiled the first five players of his dream ODI XI, and notably absent from the lineup were two of the modern era’s batting stalwarts, former Indian captain Virat Kohli and Pakistan’s skipper Babar Azam.

Buttler, known for his explosive batting and acrobatic wicket-keeping skills, took cricket fans by surprise with his selections. He named Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma, Glenn Maxwell, Adil Rashid and Anrich Nortje as the first five players of his dream ODI XI

What could be the reason behind Kohli and Babar’s exclusion from Buttler’s dream ODI XI?

The absence of Kohli, often regarded as one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time, and Babar Azam, Pakistan’s run machine and captain, raised eyebrows and fueled speculation about Buttler’s preferences and strategies. However, there were many fans who were happy to see Indian captain Rohit Sharma in his dream ODI XI.

Ever since Rohit started playing as an opener in the 50-over format, he is regarded as one of the greatest opening batters of all time. His ability to convert half-centuries into big hundreds has helped him to etch his name in the history of the game. The right-handed batter has 3 double hundreds to his name and this record is almost unbreakable.

But the intriguing selections of Buttler have left fans and experts pondering what factors he prioritized while forming his dream team. Could it be a preference for aggressive power-hitters, a focus on all-round capabilities, or perhaps a desire for a unique blend of experience only? However, one thing is for certain Buttler’s choices have ignited a lively debate in the cricketing world, showcasing the depth of talent and diversity of playing styles in the sport.