Hardik Pandya Left Out As Virender Sehwag Picks First Five Players Of His Dream ODI XI

India great Virender Sehwag has revealed the first five players he would pick if given the task of building a dream ODI XI. Sehwag is well-known as one of the best ODI batters in recent times, with the dynamic right-hander having scored 8273 runs in 251 matches and 15 centuries for India in 50-over cricket with his unique attacking style at the top of the batting order.

The former India opener also played a major role in helping his side claim the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup title at home in 2011, scoring 380 runs in eight innings including a knock of 175 against Bangladesh, and he still keeps a close eye on his former side with this year's tournament just weeks away.

Sehwag had no hesitation in selecting two of his former teammates when asked to choose his first five players in a dream ODI XI. He also included a third player from his home country in his list.

1. Rohit Sharma (India)

With five centuries and a whopping 648 runs at the most recent edition of the World Cup in 2019 and 9,922 ODI runs with three double centuries and the highest-ever ODI score, the selection of the current India captain was an easy choice for Sehwag to make.

2. Virat Kohli (India)

Kohli's record in ODI cricket speaks for itself, with the legendary right-hander having compiled 12,902 runs and 46 centuries throughout a glittering career. The inclusion of former teammate Kohli was yet another easy selection for Sehwag.

3. David Warner (Australia)

Warner bats in a similar style to how Sehwag used to and the Australian was an automatic choice for the former India opener to make. The southpaw has 6,030 runs in 143 ODIs at an average of above 44 and 19 centuries.

4. Glenn Phillips (New Zealand)

One from left field here, as Sehwag opted for New