One player each from Australia, South Africa and Afghanistan (Photo: Express Web)
Shikhar Dhawan did not include the player of the Pakistani team, who is a contender to win the World Cup scheduled in India, in his dream team.
Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, while choosing the dream team for the World Cup 2023 scheduled in India, did not include the Pakistani player without any surprise, while giving place to five players from his own country in the team.
The dream team selected by Dhawan for the World Cup 2023 includes Indian captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, Afghan leg-spinner Rashid Khan and South Africa’s Rabada.
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He said that due to the inclusion of Mitchell Starc in the team, I will not choose Shaheen in bowling but I will include Rabada of South Africa in the squad due to his extra pace and bounce.
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