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Greatest ODI Team - A Draft [Rules #19]

if we go by strike rates, then even javed miandad is 67 aswell
 
Just wondering if the OP could mention the order of picks for the next rounds so one can plan accordingly. Thanks

I will post it once mr haris takes his pick

He will probably update it after the final turn of this round.

yep

Spot on but we are dealing with three different eras of Odi cricket. The 1975-1990, 1990-2005 and 2005 to present. So not easy to balance the squad

Very good point. Sometimes we have to wonder how certain players would cope in different eras. My team is quite "modern" but I might have to stretch back in time for an opener.

Sure but I mean to say all the rounds

I will post them round by round. If we do it in advantage, it takes away from the fun and risk. And just so you know, even I don't know the order until I use the random number generator to post the list.
 
[MENTION=142013]ahmadharis1[/MENTION]

you're up

And guys I will post up a list of all the picks so far when I get home. Thanks for the patience!
 
Man the tension is palpable. The next round is going to be huge. Two power packed ODI teams with tons of names to choose from! The draft order is going to be very crucial. Just hoping it goes in my way:stokes
 
[MENTION=142013]ahmadharis1[/MENTION]

you're up

And guys I will post up a list of all the picks so far when I get home. Thanks for the patience!

Why not just start the next round as this is last pick so he could pick whoever he wants
 
[MENTION=3224]ahmed[/MENTION]harris1

No problem at all. No one is going to pick any Aussie or SLan after you. :)

So here it goes.
You already have the greatest new ball bowler. With Crowe at #3 or #4. You need an Opener.

If you can imagine a more impact player than Shewag, Jayasuriya, Sayeed Anwar, Srikkanth, Guptil - and a legend; it is Haydous. Matty Hayden would not only put fear in opponent bowlers heart, he would tear apart any confidence opponent Captain has to contain him. He cannot be stopped nor denied. With 10 ODI centuries and God knows how many World Cups.... he is an enforcer.

Second Aussie choice is David Warner. 13 centuries and counting. The name should be enough. If any one wants to argue with you on this pick just tell them SR. If they still want to argue, ask them, Would you like to have AB Dev type player to open for your team?

Choose any of them and you will not regret any.

SLan Pick: You need a captain or a VC. Not very many captains can match wits the Ranatunga. WC champion as well. Winners have that extra will to put you on the top at crucial times. 13/14 centuries. In modern times = 20+.
or
Lasith Malinga. I don't think I need to introduce him to the world. Toe crushing yorkers is just a similar replacement with the other half of the Ws with two new balls. Brtter SR than Vaas. Obviously faster.

Maxwell is the only other player I would consider because he can bowl few overs for you.

I have given you the tools to succeed. P.S. Warner and Malinga. New generation will garner you more votes at the end.

Nice choices, you made some solid picks.

I'd like to make my picks accordingly. Do I also have the next two picks after these ones? As in I can make my four picks consecutively?
 
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Just make your aus and sl picks ... round 3 order will be random. It is yet to be confirmed
 
Im intreasted .. bit of fun

too late to sign up BUT you can dissect other picks etc, just refrain from telling people who to pick

Nice choices, you made some solid picks.

I'd like to make my picks accordingly. Do I also have the next two picks after these ones? As in I can make my four picks consecutively?

just make your pick for this round and you will not be having the first pick next round, as any one who has alreday been in the top 2 or bottom 2 will not be in those positions again.
 
too late to sign up BUT you can dissect other picks etc, just refrain from telling people who to pick



just make your pick for this round and you will not be having the first pick next round, as any one who has alreday been in the top 2 or bottom 2 will not be in those positions again.

Got it
 
[MENTION=142013]ahmadharis1[/MENTION] - Akram, Crowe, - -
[MENTION=135038]Major[/MENTION] - Misbah, Cairns, Martyn, Attapattu
[MENTION=140154]Arsalan Pro[/MENTION] - Khan, Hadlee, Dilshan, Lee
[MENTION=132969]Da_Future_Knick[/MENTION] - Saqlain, B. McCullum, M. Hussey, Jayawardene
[MENTION=132270]SL_Fan[/MENTION] - Waqar, Bond, Starc, Matthews
[MENTION=2884]shafkath[/MENTION] - Akhtar, Vettori, Vaas, Bevan
[MENTION=133745]silent ischemia[/MENTION] - Anwar, Williamson, Warne, De Silva
[MENTION=143419]captain crook[/MENTION] - Inzamam, Astle, Sanga, McGrath
[MENTION=143316]shady[/MENTION] - Miandad, Guptill, Gilchrist, Murali
me - Afridi, Taylor, Ponting, Jayasuriya
 
[MENTION=142013]ahmadharis1[/MENTION] - Akram, Crowe, Warner, Malinga
[MENTION=135038]Major[/MENTION] - Misbah, Cairns, Martyn, Attapattu
[MENTION=140154]Arsalan Pro[/MENTION] - Khan, Hadlee, Dilshan, Lee
[MENTION=132969]Da_Future_Knick[/MENTION] - Saqlain, B. McCullum, M. Hussey, Jayawardene
[MENTION=132270]SL_Fan[/MENTION] - Waqar, Bond, Starc, Matthews
[MENTION=2884]shafkath[/MENTION] - Akhtar, Vettori, Vaas, Bevan
[MENTION=133745]silent ischemia[/MENTION] - Anwar, Williamson, Warne, De Silva
[MENTION=143419]captain crook[/MENTION] - Inzamam, Astle, Sanga, McGrath
[MENTION=143316]shady[/MENTION] - Miandad, Guptill, Gilchrist, Murali
me - Afridi, Taylor, Ponting, Jayasuriya

Updated
 
Just to let everyone know, you can trade any players you wish. Just make sure to let me know.

Now, onto round 3 (Ind and SA):

1. [MENTION=133745]silent ischemia[/MENTION]
2. [MENTION=132969]Da_Future_Knick[/MENTION]
3. [MENTION=140154]Arsalan Pro[/MENTION]
4. [MENTION=132270]SL_Fan[/MENTION]
5. me
6. [MENTION=142013]ahmadharis1[/MENTION]
7. [MENTION=143316]shady[/MENTION]
8. [MENTION=135038]Major[/MENTION]
9. [MENTION=143419]captain crook[/MENTION]
10. [MENTION=2884]shafkath[/MENTION]
 
You are lacking bowling firepower. No quality pacer. You had a good chance to add balance to your team here.

I'm hoping to take a good WI pacer and make a trade towards the end of the draft. Looking to pick up two pacers along with Kallis and another spin all rounder.
 
[MENTION=140154]Arsalan Pro[/MENTION] is up I believe.

You have the opportunity to steal the show here. You have fast bowling and allrounders covered. You can strengthen your batting by picking two batsmen or you can pick one spinner.
 
Just to let everyone know, you can trade any players you wish. Just make sure to let me know.

Now, onto round 3 (Ind and SA):

1. [MENTION=133745]silent ischemia[/MENTION]
2. [MENTION=132969]Da_Future_Knick[/MENTION]
3. [MENTION=140154]Arsalan Pro[/MENTION]
4. [MENTION=132270]SL_Fan[/MENTION]
5. me
6. [MENTION=142013]ahmadharis1[/MENTION]
7. [MENTION=143316]shady[/MENTION]
8. [MENTION=135038]Major[/MENTION]
9. [MENTION=143419]captain crook[/MENTION]
10. [MENTION=2884]shafkath[/MENTION]

I get 9th pick again.. for such an important round :(
[MENTION=143163]dildildalwalla[/MENTION]. please ensure I get better draft for the next twp rounds..
 
Just to let everyone know, you can trade any players you wish. Just make sure to let me know.

Now, onto round 3 (Ind and SA):

1. [MENTION=133745]silent ischemia[/MENTION]
2. [MENTION=132969]Da_Future_Knick[/MENTION]
3. [MENTION=140154]Arsalan Pro[/MENTION]
4. [MENTION=132270]SL_Fan[/MENTION]
5. me
6. [MENTION=142013]ahmadharis1[/MENTION]
7. [MENTION=143316]shady[/MENTION]
8. [MENTION=135038]Major[/MENTION]
9. [MENTION=143419]captain crook[/MENTION]
10. [MENTION=2884]shafkath[/MENTION]

I can work with that. Cheers mate :kp
 
[MENTION=140154]Arsalan Pro[/MENTION] your turn buddy.
 
Just to let everyone know, you can trade any players you wish. Just make sure to let me know.

Now, onto round 3 (Ind and SA):

1. [MENTION=133745]silent ischemia[/MENTION]
2. [MENTION=132969]Da_Future_Knick[/MENTION]
3. [MENTION=140154]Arsalan Pro[/MENTION]
4. [MENTION=132270]SL_Fan[/MENTION]
5. me
6. [MENTION=142013]ahmadharis1[/MENTION]
7. [MENTION=143316]shady[/MENTION]
8. [MENTION=135038]Major[/MENTION]
9. [MENTION=143419]captain crook[/MENTION]
10. [MENTION=2884]shafkath[/MENTION]

Trade is Country vs Country or Player vs Player ?
 
player for player of course

This means that hypothetically one team may end up having as many as 5 players from 1 country.

These are all ATG players and one will have to think hard to trade one, Even then trade should be coupled with a rule that no team end up having more than 2 players from 1 country.
 
See that's what I was worried about. Someone had to miss the new ball.

Not to worry champ Waqar has done better first/second change actually 118 wkts @ under 19 sr 24 yikes! :broad

Just thought it would be a win win trade that’s all. He could do with a world class strike bowler and I could do with a world class spinner :baelish
 
[MENTION=140154]Arsalan Pro[/MENTION] where you at bud.
 
[MENTION=140154]Arsalan Pro[/MENTION] is up I believe.

You have the opportunity to steal the show here. You have fast bowling and allrounders covered. You can strengthen your batting by picking two batsmen or you can pick one spinner.

Thanks for the advice.
 
Congrats. Game, set, and match. :(

I don't think so. I assume a lot of you are very young but I don't think Kohli is anywhere near the best ODI player India have produced and I don't think AB would be a top 3 picks...but I won't mention any other names as I'm still waiting for my turn lol
 
Will go for Yuvraj Singh and Quinton de Kock.
 
De kock as the 4th pick for the south africans. Interesting choice, i wasnt expecting him to be selected so early. Tactical choice? Did u need an opening bat and a keeper
 
De kock as the 4th pick for the south africans. Interesting choice, i wasnt expecting him to be selected so early. Tactical choice? Did u need an opening bat and a keeper

Yeah wanted a solid wicki didn't want to leave it till the end. With Arsalan nicking AB thought de Kock was a decent choice :))
 
Arsalan is the team to beat atm I reckon. Top picks thus far well played :ashwin
 
Btw your turn champ [MENTION=143163]dildildalwalla[/MENTION]
 
Assuming im first pick next round i have my wk chosen haha but de kock is a good choice. The difficulty with voting on who has the best team at the end of this is going to be comparing players from different eras. Statistically de kock must be pretty good
 
My team up till now:

T Dilshan
?
V Kohli
A De Villiers
?
?
I Khan(C)
R Hadlee
?
B Lee
?
 
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