Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya have been selected as the opening batsmen for the all-time Asia Cup ODI XI, according to the AI platform ChatGPT. The middle-order includes the likes of Kumar Sangakkara, Virat Kohli, Mahela Jayawardena, and MS Dhoni, who was also chosen as the captain. Shahid Afridi was picked as the finisher.
The bowling unit consists of Wasim Akram, Muttiah Muralitharan, Aaqib Javed, and Jasprit Bumrah. Muralitharan, in particular, holds the record for the most wickets in the tournament with 30 scalps.
Despite their impressive performances in the Asia Cup, Shoaib Malik and Rohit Sharma were not included in ChatGPT’s all-time XI. Similarly, prominent bowlers like Lasith Malinga, Ajantha Mendis, Saeed Ajmal, and Chaminda Vaas were also left out.
It is worth mentioning that Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are the only active players to make it into the all-time XI. Kohli has amassed 613 runs in 11 ODIs at an average of 61.30, while Bumrah has taken eight wickets in four games.
ChatGPT’s selection highlights the dominance of India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan in the Asia Cup, with India winning the tournament six times, Sri Lanka being runners-up twice, and Pakistan winning twice.
Overall, the AI-generated all-time Asia Cup ODI XI features a balanced and formidable team with legendary players from the subcontinent. The inclusion of both past and present cricketers showcases the rich cricketing history of the Asia Cup.
