Bangalore: Former Pakistan captain (and ex-chief executive of the Board) Rameez Raja was in South Africa during the just-ended World Twenty20. Another TV assignment has drawn him to India and, on Saturday, he chose his Dream Twenty20 XI.

The following are excerpts from Rameez's interaction with The Telegraph:

On whether, after the success of the World Twenty20, Test cricket and ODIs are under threat

The ICC must ensure a balance and needs to control the impact of Twenty20... It's a good form to attract a new audience... It's a good vehicle for globalisation... It's a good form to get youngsters involved... There's space for all three, but the Twenty20 shouldn't be overdone. As there's so much entertainment and the stroke-filled game is so fast, people are bound to get attracted.

On whether Twenty20 can actually improve the quality of cricket

Indeed, yes... The batsmen are going to use their feet a lot more and will hit more cleanly... The bowlers have a challenge ahead of them and we've already seen the improvement in fielding (during the World Twenty20). The impact is definitely going to be positive.

On his Dream Twenty20 XI (in batting order)

Gautam Gambhir: Was consistent throughout the tournament and showed good temperament... Can deliver in the big matches and has a big heart.

Matthew Hayden: Was the tournament's highest scorer and has such an imposing presence at the top... He has the ability to fire on any wicket and do so consistently.

Kevin Pietersen: Is so talented that he can take the game away from the opposition at any stage.

Misbah-ul Haq: He's probably the best in situations where the team is chasing... He has the ability to perform under pressure and, as we've seen, Twenty20 games can get very tight.

Yuvraj Singh: Well, he can change the course of a match inside six balls... Today, he's the cleanest hitter... In fact, he's so classy and a joy to watch.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni: He's efficient behind the stumps and is a good batsman... So, he'd be my wicketkeeper-batsman.

Shahid Afridi: Because of his style, he's best suited for Twenty20... Down the order, he's tremendous with the bat and can be counted upon with the ball as well. Plus, he's a good fielder.

Irfan Pathan: It’s to strengthen the batting that I've chosen him and not a specialist bowler... He’s learnt things the hard way and, in the World Twenty20, made a nice comeback... Technically and mentally, he has come back stronger.

Daniel Vettori: Was the best spinner on view in the World Twenty20... Actually, he was brilliant and is quite handy with the bat too.

Umar Gul: Probably the best new ball-bowler in the tournament... He was quick and fired lethal yorkers... As important, he didn't crack under pressure.

Rudra Pratap Singh: He has the ability to take wickets upfront and, clearly, is a much more intelligent bowler now than when I saw him on the 2005-06 tour of Pakistan... He swings the ball well and is pacy.

On his Dream XI captain

Dhoni... For his calmness... He never allowed pressure to get to him and was outstanding in the World Twenty20...

Finally, on the World Twenty20 moments he won't forget

(Grins) Yuvraj's six sixes in an over (off Stuart Broad)... Just watching it in person was awesome... Then, I won't forget the two India versus Pakistan matches (group league stage and the final)... Both had so much excitement and brought out the essence of Twenty20.