The Indian cricket team is gearing up for their next challenge, a two-match home Test series against Bangladesh, starting on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. As anticipation builds, cricket enthusiasts have been buzzing about former Indian cricketer and currently Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir's all-time Indian ODI XI, which notably excludes current Indian captain Rohit Sharma and former skipper Sourav Ganguly along with Ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

Sharma, who has led India across formats and was pivotal in securing the 2024 T20 World Cup win, was surprisingly not included. This omission comes as a shock, particularly given Rohit's consistent performances and his leadership qualities. Despite praising Rohit on various occasions, Gambhir's decision to leave him out has raised eyebrows.

The middle order of Gambhir’s all-time ODI XI includes the illustrious trio of Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli. These three batsmen have been instrumental in India's success in the ODI format, with countless match-winning performances to their names. Dravid, known as 'The Wall', provided stability, while Tendulkar and Kohli have been revered for their prolific run-scoring abilities and their knack for steering India through difficult situations.

Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni, both celebrated for their finishing skills and game-changing capabilities, complete the middle-order lineup.

Gambhir's choice of bowlers also offers a blend of spin and pace, crucial for success in the limited-overs format. The spin duo of Anil Kumble and Ravichandran Ashwin bring experience and variety, capable of troubling the best batsmen in the world.

The pace department features left-arm seamers Zaheer Khan and Irfan Pathan, both of whom were known for their ability to swing the ball both ways and their effectiveness in the death overs.

Gautam Gambhir’s all-time India XI: Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (wk), Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, Irfan Pathan,Zaheer Khan