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4 Indian Players who have won all 3 Major Titles
The Men in Blue are gearing up to win the upcoming Asia Cup and ODI World Cup under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Notably, Team India has managed to get a terrific win during the major tournaments since 2013. Meanwhile, speaking on the same subject, check out here the four India players who have won all three major trophies, namely the Champions Trophy, the T20 World Cup, and the ODI World Cup.
Harbhajan Singh
Former India cricketer turned analyst Harbhajan Singh has won all three major tournaments for India. Notably, the cricket commentator was part of the winning squads of the T20 World Cup 2007 and the ODI World Cup 2011 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. In addition, the off-spinner was also part of the Champion’s Trophy in 2002 under the captaincy of Sourav Ganguly. Moreover, the 43-year-old cricketer has played 236 ODIs and 28 T20Is while picking up 269 and 25 wickets, respectively.
Virender Sehwag
Legendary cricketer Virender Sehwag is unarguably one of the biggest match winners. Notably, the top-order batter was part of the Champions Trophy in 2002. In addition, the opening batter was the highest run scorer, as he had amassed 271 runs from just five matches that guided India to victory. Moreover, the right-handed batter was also part of the 2007 T20 World Cup held in South Africa. Furthermore, the 44-year-old was one of the key batters during the 2011 World Cup, as he managed to form a great partnership with Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar to set the foundation for the MS Dhoni-led side.
Yuvraj Singh
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh was part of the Champions Trophy in 2002. Notably, the great all-rounder only got to play two matches out of five. Moreover, the 41-year-old cricketer was one of the key players during the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. In addition, the southpaw had smashed six sixes in an over against England’s pacer Stuart Broad to guide his team towards victory in the must-win encounter during 2007 T20 World Cup.
MS Dhoni
Former India cricketer MS Dhoni has won all three major trophies, which makes him one of the most successful captains in the history of cricket. Notably, the Men in Blue won the inaugural edition of the shortest format of the game. In addition, Team India lifted the 2011 World Cup as the legendary cricketer finished with a tremendous six to guide his side towards the victory. Moreover, MS Dhoni’s young side won the Champions Trophy in 2013.