1. Tendulkar: because he is the best and this is where he belongs 2. Ganguly: because he complements him best, greatest opening pair ever 3. Pathan: just for smacking the ball around, more than a pinchhitter 4. Uthappa: he is alot mature than what his number of matches played show, more of a middle order material than opener 5. Dravid: to take charge when everyone else fails, STORY OF HIS LIFE 6. Yuvraj: India's best finishers from this lot of players, dont forget he can hit hard 7. Dhoni: Do I need to explain ? 8. Kumble: Greatest spinner in ODI and he can bat as well, remember singer cup!! where he rescued India alongside Srinath [I think it was singer cup] 9. Harbhajan: Bhaji my man CHAK DE FATTE!! He can spin his bat and ball 10. Zaheer: he rose like a pheonix from his stint at County cricket, India's spearhead 11. Munaf: India's answer to Glenn McGrath, Make us proud Munaf
Ajit Agarkar: for bowling in nets to our batsman or to replace one of the pacer when they wana rest
Kartick: as a backup incase one of the batsmen is injured
Sehwag: to make coffee for everyone and give them a foot massage
