MS Dhoni named captain in ICC ODI Team of Decade, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma included
Rohit Sharma
Over the last 10 years, Rohit Sharma has scored over 8,000 runs in the ODIs and is second only to leader Virat Kohli, who has scored 11,000-plus runs for India.
David Warner
Having scored over 5,000 runs, David Warner is the leading run-scorer in the ODIs for Australia in this decade. That includes 647 runs at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, one runs less than leader Rohit. While Rohit had struck five tons, Warner hit three.
Virat Kohli
Kohli scored 11,556 runs in this decade in the ODIs, some 3,000-odd runs more than second-placed Rohit Sharma. 100s: Kohli – 42, Rohit – 29, Amla – 26.
AB de Villiers
Out of 9,577 runs, de Villiers scored 6,485 in the last decade at an average of 64.20. He retired from international cricket in 2018.
Shakib Al Hasan
One of the best all-rounders in limited-overs, Shakib scored over 4,000 runs and picked 177 wickets for Bangladesh this decade.
MS Dhoni (c&wk)
Having led India to the Champions Trophy and Cricket World Cup victory in this decade, Dhoni is easily one of the best limited-overs captain the sport has seen over the last 10 years. With 242 dismissals, 33 more than second-placed Buttler, Dhoni was also the best keeper.
Ben Stokes
Stokes etched his name as one of the legends of England cricket when he led his side to their maiden World Cup trophy in 2019. England defeated New Zealand in the final that turned out to be the most dramatic match in the ODI history.
Mitchell Starc
Starc was the leading wicket-taker of Australia and overall, he was second with 184 wickets in 96 matches.
Trent Boult
With 164 wickets in the last 10 years, Boult was New Zealand’s best in the ODIs.
Imran Tahir
With 173 wickets in 107 matches, Tahir was South Africa’s best bowler and overall, third best spinner in this decade.
Lasith Malinga
The Sri Lanka fast bowler immensely dominated among pacers over the last 10 years. He picked 248 wickets in 69 ODIs, 64 more than second-placed Starc.