In recent time, there have been a lot of cricketers who have been spotted picking their all-time XI and now it has become a trend. The latest entrant to this list is current English all-rounder Chris Woakes, who has played 24 Tests, 76 ODIs, and 8 T20Is so far for England. Chris Woakes’ all-time XI included some legendary players like Sachin Tendulkar, Brendon McCullum, and Glenn McGrath.

Woakes elects Alastair Cook and Matthew Hayden his openers. He said that Cook’s position didn’t need justification, as he also named him the skipper of the side. He justified picking Hayden by explaining that Hayden is someone who he has always admired. Woakes told that Hayden is the hardest hitter of the ball and it is great watching him bat.

In at No 3, Chris has got Ricky Ponting, who was undoubtedly one of the best cricketers from Australia and was highly competitive. As many would expect, Sachin Tendulkar has been placed at the No 4 position. Woakes said it was unfortunate that he didn’t get a chance to bowl to Sachin. Tendulkar is followed by Chris’ Warwickshire teammate, Ian Bell. Furthermore, he said it was a pleasure to watch Bell bat.

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And then at No 6, Woakes picked his hero and idol, Jacques Kallis. He expressed that Kallis’ all-around skills will come in quite handy. Following him up is former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum. Chris said that McCullum is quite an attacking option down the order and he will also don the gloves in the side.

Starting off with the bowlers, he has got Stuart Broad in the list followed by Graeme Swann will assume of responsibilities of being the only spinner in the XI. Glenn McGrath will be another fast bowler who will feature in Chris Woakes’ XI apart from James Anderson, who complete this XI.

Here is Chris Woakes’ all-time XI:

Alastair Cook, Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting, Sachin Tendulkar, Ian Bell, Jacques Kallis, Brendon McCullum, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Glenn McGrath, James Anderson.