3. Ricky Ponting (C)
Probably the greatest batsman from down under after the legendary Sir Don, Ricky averages over 42 for his 13704 runs. A strike over 80 coupled with immaculate defence ensured the bowlers seldom had any answers to his shots. One of the finest batsmen produced by the highly rated Australian domestic circuit, Ponting has also been regarded as one of the best thinkers in the game. A resume which consists of two World Cup triumphs as skipper and the honour of being captain of the longest reigning number one Test team, ‘Punter’ finds himself in the pantheon of Aussie greats. He is the undisputed leader of our ODI XI.