My 2009 XI's Part II

ODI'S!

So I know it's delayed, but I have for you now my 2009 One Day XI, enjoy.

1. TM Dilshan (SL) - He has proven himself one of the most versatile batsman in Cricket today. He shows his ferocity in ODi's most of all and 2009 was an especially ferocious year for him with the bat.

2. Virender Sehwag (Ind.) - Just like his fellow opener, Viru was explosive in 2009 and the series against Sri Lanka in December proved such.

3. Sachin Tendulkar (Ind.) - Once again, do I need a reason?

4. Shivnarine Chanderpaul (WI) - People would expect me to include Chris Gayle, but my hatred of his attitude towards Tes cricket and his inconsistency led me to choose another West Indian - Shiv. He is the type of batsman who can brace an innings when in trouble. His displays against NZ and England were more than brilliant in 2009.

5. M.S. Dhoni (Ind) - Capt./Wk - He has proved his abilities as not just a keeper and batsman, but as a leader. 2009 was Dhoni's year, seen particularly in their series against Sri Lanka.

6. Paul Collingwood (Eng.) - Easily one of the best fielders in cricket today he contributes to any ODI squad with bat and ball. His century against South Africa this past year showed his strengths.

7. Andrew Flintoff (Eng.) - He had a limited, but exciting 2009, with a hat trick against a full strength Windies side. Fredie will be sadly missed.

8. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangl.) - An outstanding bowler and dangerous batsman. Tough he would only make no. 8 in my line-up (making room for other class players), his contributions at the tail would be more than respectable. His Series' against Zimbabwe and West Indies in 2009 may prove to be the highlights of his career.

9. Roelof van de Merwe (SA) - The first player on my roster who made his first appearance in 2009, van de Merwe showed true class with his bowling against Australia. When he doesn't take wickets, he's economical - the perfect spinner. Though placing him at n. 9 would not give him enough time to settle to his true potential, he can be deadly with the bat.

10. Umar Gul (Pak.) - Long time paceman for Pakistan, never seizes to amaze me with his bowling. 2009 was a good year for him.

11. Mohammad Aamer (Pak.) - Call me crazy for adding this youngster on, but his stats for his first year of cricketing are amazing. Not only has he taken 19 wickets in 11 matches, but he has shown his ability to bat - 73 not out against NZ in one of my favorite matches of 2009.

12th Man: Ajantha Mendis, Albie Morkel, Nuwan Kulasekara, James Anderson