India-New Zealand combined T20 XI

India start off their ICC World T20 campaign against New Zealand on Tuesday. The hosts are in great form going into the tournament and are being considered to be firm favourites. New Zealand, on the other hand, though perhaps lacking in experience, are a very strong side because of the sheer number of big-hitters in their ranks.The match, therefore, sets up the prospect of a mouth-watering clash and whichever team emerges victorious, it will be a huge confidence boost for them. With great players on either side, let us see what the India-New Zealand combined T20 XI might look like.

#1 Rohit Sharma

Over the last few years, Rohit Sharma has turned into one of the finest and most consistent openers in limited overs cricket. The man who can play the anchor role as well as provide fast starts if need be has proved to be a big game player for India.

He can unleash a wide range of strokes on the opposition and can bat with devastating prowess when on song. One of the four Indians to have scored over 1000 runs in T20Is, Sharma's consistency and high strike-rate makes him an important player for India. He might be one of the players of the tournament in the World T20 this year.