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Waqar Younis picks only one Pakistani in combined IND-PAK dream team; snubs Inzamam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam

Former Pakistan pace legend Waqar Younis sparked debate by selecting an overwhelmingly Indian-heavy lineup for a combined all-time XI. During a recent podcast appearance, he favored Sachin Tendulkar over Inzamam-ul-Haq, Virat Kohli over Babar Azam, and MS Dhoni over Javed Miandad, while also preferring Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Shami over their respective Pakistani counterparts.

Saeed Anwar was the only Pakistani player to make his cut, earning the nod over Virender Sehwag.

Beyond his dream team, the former captain offered a nuanced take on Jasprit Bumrah, labeling him the premier white-ball bowler globally while suggesting the Indian star still has more to prove in the Test arena. Despite Bumrah's impressive statistics, including 234 Test wickets and recent ICC accolades, Younis maintained that the pacer's limited-overs impact remains his most significant contribution to the sport.

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