Cricketer-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja said that it was not easy for him to choose India-Pakistan's Combined Playing XI. He chose this playing XI on the advice of his son. Imran Khan was given the command of the team and India's only bowler as Anil Kumble was able to make a place in this team. During Facebook Live with Sunil Gavaskar, Ramiz Raja said, "It was not easy for me to choose this team, because many legendary players have played from both countries." It was easy that Indian batsmen and Pakistani bowlers got a place in this playing XI. Rameez chose the team from among the players with whom he had played or against and whom he has seen playing.
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Rameez gave the responsibility of opening the innings to Virender Sehwag and Sunil Gavaskar. Current Indian captain Virat Kohli is placed third and Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar is placed fourth. Rahul Dravid was placed in the fifth order. Former Indian captain and wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni got the place.
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Rameez Raja included former Pakistani captain Imran Khan as an all-rounder, he was also given the command of the team. After this, the responsibility of fast bowler attack was given to Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Anil Kumble was the only Indian bowler who managed to make a place in this team. Pakistan's Saqlain Mushtaq was included along with Kumble in the spin bowling attack. India-Pakistan XI of Rameez Raja: Virender Sehwag, Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Imran Khan (Captain), Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Anil Kumble, Saqlain Mushtaq.