In an all-time ODI XI, at least three and as many as five players would be Indians

[Ab Fan]

I would swap Garner for Lee. Other than that, good squad.

Lee is right up there and Pollock as well. Pollock's ER is simply phenomenal.

I went with Garner because while his ODI record is phenomenal, he also has one of the best bowling spells in a WC final. His 5-29 in 1979 WC final vs England was a legendary performance.

He was your typical tall, fast, fearsome, toe-crushing yorker style of bowler. It will work very well with McGrath and Wasim from the other end. Lee is up there as well but I think will be unfair leaving out Garner because of the legacy that great Windies team carried in 70s and 80s. Viv and Garner, two locks from that great team looks a fair inclusion.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Longevity matters. It's one of the more important factors in determining greatness. Much more than small details like SR and 5fers over a career spanning almost 20 years.

Sir, if that's the case why do fans put Sir Donald Bradman above Sachin Tendulkar? I mean Bradman has almost 7k runs whereas Sachin has close to 16k runs?

 

[austerlitz]

Murali was a very good bowler even before the doosra, let his figures against Indian lallu/fixer/raw batting line up of the 90s not fool us..

His average in the 90s against all the teams was : 27 this was spoiled by Indian batting line up.. against all the other teams he averaged less than 30..

That Indian battling line up of the 90s was the litmus test of spin bowling.

Batting line up against spin in 2000s was even better.Laxman was an artist.Dravid was at his peak.Sehwag was a total butcher.Only tendu was no longer the same due to injuries.Gambhir was another excellent player of spin bowling.

90s batting line up against spin is only great if you count sidhu and kambli,neither of whom faced saqlain.Otherwise its tendu,azhar and ganguly.Dravid was bad against spin early on.

Muralis 90s average was spoiled by 94-95 tour to india when he was very young,just in the team.The indian batsmen crushed him that tour.I remember sidhu hitting him for 7 sixes in a single innings.Murali was a totally different threat once he developed the doosra.His stats skyrocket from then on.

 

[axis]

Batting line up against spin in 2000s was even better.Laxman was an artist.Dravid was at his peak.Sehwag was a total butcher.Only tendu was no longer the same due to injuries.Gambhir was another excellent player of spin bowling.

90s batting line up against spin is only great if you count sidhu and kambli,neither of whom faced saqlain.Otherwise its tendu,azhar and ganguly.Dravid was bad against spin early on.

Muralis 90s average was spoiled by 94-95 tour to india when he was very young,just in the team.The indian batsmen crushed him that tour.I remember sidhu hitting him for 7 sixes in a single innings.Murali was a totally different threat once he developed the doosra.His stats skyrocket from then on.

I mentioned Murali's stats against India from 96-99 .. the same period Saqlain played against them..

 

[the_outsider]

Sir, if that's the case why do fans put Sir Donald Bradman above Sachin Tendulkar? I mean Bradman has almost 7k runs whereas Sachin has close to 16k runs?

I personally don't put Bradman ahead of Sachin.

Partly because I don't mix players between pre-70s and post-70s eras. Because to me that makes no sense.

Having said that, it's hard to argue against a batsman who averages a 100 while the next best is in the 60s.

Is that the case with Saqlain? I don't think so. The difference between Murali and Saqlain's avg is about 2 runs.

So idk what prompted you to draw a parallel between Sachin/Bradman and Murali/Saqlain.

 

[Pakhs]

Absolutely no way. There are 10 other batsman who can replace Gilchrist at the top.

There is absolutely no one above Dhoni when it comes to batting at number 6.

It's not for nothing that he is the only batsmen ever to have scored 10k runs by mostly batting outside of the top 4.

No Gilchrist is the best ever WK in history of cricket and therefore should be the only WC in tests and Odis. He didnt play T20 much but I am sure he would be the best in that too. Just his Wicket keeping alone was better than Dhoni's who himself is great.

 

[the_outsider]

No Gilchrist is the best ever WK in history of cricket and therefore should be the only WC in tests and Odis. He didnt play T20 much but I am sure he would be the best in that too. Just his Wicket keeping alone was better than Dhoni's who himself is great.

I don't think you can say that Gilly is the better keeper between the two.

True, when MS started out he wasn't a very good keeper.

But he has grown to become the best keeper against spin, especially in LOIs.

So while Gilly was always the better keeper to pace bowling, I don't think he comes close to Dhoni when it comes to keeping to spinners.

 

[Pakhs]

I don't think you can say that Gilly is the better keeper between the two.

True, when MS started out he wasn't a very good keeper.

But he has grown to become the best keeper against spin, especially in LOIs.

So while Gilly was always the better keeper to pace bowling, I don't think he comes close to Dhoni when it comes to keeping to spinners.

Gilchrist kept to warne quit a lot and never dropped many catches where MSD has dropped a few specially to fast bowlers. I would say his keeping was never that good against pace where Gilly was more than able against spin. I am not taking anything against Dhoni who is a great player himself but Gilly is just the best ever so nobody can take his place not even Dhoni or Sanga.

 

[Pakhs]

Dhoni in his pomp was a great finisher and great lower order hitter. He also had the ability to play longer innings up the order but he chose to play the finisher role more often. Sanga was also great WK and done many things for SL. Its just that Gilly was such a legend and he didnt leave anyone and just blasted every bowler out of the park at will.

 

[axis]

Dhoni in his pomp was a great finisher and great lower order hitter. He also had the ability to play longer innings up the order but he chose to play the finisher role more often. Sanga was also great WK and done many things for SL. Its just that Gilly was such a legend and he didnt leave anyone and just blasted every bowler out of the park at will.

Gilly was clueless against Wasim, Waqar and Shoaib.

 

[Pakhs]

Gilly was clueless against Wasim, Waqar and Shoaib.

No He wasn't both shoaib and wasim themselves admitted he was one of the hardest batsman they ever bowled too. Just from memory that WACCA partnership along with Langer comes to mind where he blasted Wasim to all parts.

 

[axis]

No He wasn't both shoaib and wasim themselves admitted he was one of the hardest batsman they ever bowled too. Just from memory that WACCA partnership along with Langer comes to mind where he blasted Wasim to all parts.

OK.. then probably Tendulkar was clueless against these 3.

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

SRT and VK make the all time XI.

But MSD will have to compete with Gilly and Sanga. It depends on personal choice tbh. I'd go with Gilly or even a young Sanga.

 

[Pakhs]

OK.. then probably Tendulkar was clueless against these 3.

I would say clueless but yes he had few problems and didnt dominate them as much

 

[axis]

I would say clueless but yes he had few problems and didnt dominate them as much

These 3 troubled Tendulkar very much even though Ws were not their fastest as India-Pak didn't play when they were.

Shoaib was very dangerous and troubled Tendulkar with his pace and deadly yorkers.

 

[Pakhs]

These 3 troubled Tendulkar very much even though Ws were not their fastest as India-Pak didn't play when they were.

Shoaib was very dangerous and troubled Tendulkar with his pace and deadly yorkers.

You are going off topic

 

[ManFan]

Longevity matters. It's one of the more important factors in determining greatness. Much more than small details like SR and 5fers over a career spanning almost 20 years.

Not really.

Longevity may be a factor but it’s not the ultimate notion of comparison.

Otherwise, Anderson would be rated far ahead of Ambrose.

 

[the_outsider]

I would say clueless but yes he had few problems and didnt dominate them as much

Nah man. Wasim, Waqar and Shoaib have all got Sachin out but even Sachin dominated them on several occasions.

The first one in his debut series itself. As an 18-year old he scored test 50s against Wasim, Waqar and IK.

Then there is that Carlton & United series in Australia where Sachin got 93 in Pak. Wasim, Waqar and Shoaib combined got Sachin only once in 5 matches.

Then there is that Sharjah Cup match in '96 where Sachin scored 118 against Pak (Waqar finally got his wicket there). And then there is the famous 2003 WC match. After that, the two hundreds, including a 194* in India's tour to Pak in 2003. Shoaib went for 100+ runs without picking a wicket in that match.

So I don't think any of them "dominated" Sachin any more than Sachin dominated them.

 

[Pakhs]

Nah man. Wasim, Waqar and Shoaib have all got Sachin out but even Sachin dominated them on several occasions.

The first one in his debut series itself. As an 18-year old he scored test 50s against Wasim, Waqar and IK.

Then there is that Carlton & United series in Australia where Sachin got 93 in Pak. Wasim, Waqar and Shoaib combined got Sachin only once in 5 matches.

Then there is that Sharjah Cup match in '96 where Sachin scored 118 against Pak (Waqar finally got his wicket there). And then there is the famous 2003 WC match. After that, the two hundreds, including a 194* in India's tour to Pak in 2003. Shoaib went for 100+ runs without picking a wicket in that match.

So I don't think any of them "dominated" Sachin any more than Sachin dominated them.

Well all this is off topic but Sachin did play a few good knocks against those 3 as someone with his ability should have but these 3 combined got him out quit a lot aswell. Now more to the topic Gilchrist I would say dominated those 3 more than Sachin did. But Obviously just as a batman alone Sachin was better its just that when it comes to dominating those 3 bowlers mentioned above Gilchrist did it better.

 

[the_outsider]

Not really.

Longevity may be a factor but it’s not the ultimate notion of comparison.

Otherwise, Anderson would be rated far ahead of Ambrose.

Not a fail comparison at all.

Ambrose had a 12 year long career and ended with 84% of Jimmy's current wicket tally.

Saqlain ended his career with only 54% of Murali's wicket tally.

Longevity is a big factor. Not the biggest. But a pretty big one. It's shows for how long a player managed to be at the top of his game. Murali's career lasted twice as long as Saqlain's. That's a huge difference!

 

[the_outsider]

Well all this is off topic but Sachin did play a few good knocks against those 3 as someone with his ability should have but these 3 combined got him out quit a lot aswell. Now more to the topic Gilchrist I would say dominated those 3 more than Sachin did. But Obviously just as a batman alone Sachin was better its just that when it comes to dominating those 3 bowlers mentioned above Gilchrist did it better.

See Gilly being Australian would obviously be more comfortable against pace. If we look at spinners, I'm pretty certain it'll be the other way round. So I don't know what [MENTION=147950]axis[/MENTION] is trying to extrapolate from this micro analysis.

Anyway you're right. All this is off-topic. No point in us derailing the thread.

 

[Pakhs]

Not a fail comparison at all.

Ambrose had a 12 year long career and ended with 84% of Jimmy's current wicket tally.

Saqlain ended his career with only 54% of Murali's wicket tally.

Longevity is a big factor. Not the biggest. But a pretty big one. It's shows for how long a player managed to be at the top of his game. Murali's career lasted twice as long as Saqlain's. That's a huge difference!

Well thats a difficult topic, Longevity should count but some players just don't have the will power or the body to have long careers it doesn't mean they were any less talented. I would say at his absolute pomp Saqlain as an off spinner was special he had an amazing strike rate for someone who was an off spinner better than most fast bowlers. Anybody who has played cricket at decent level would know being an off spin bowler you have to bowl long spells and build pressure to get some wickets its not a special art you are just turning the bowl from fingers and batsmen can just get forward. But Saqlain just took wicket whenever he came on as if he was an extreme fast bowler.

Obviously he didnt last anyway near as long as Murali which was a real shame for cricket lovers.

 

[axis]

Nah man. Wasim, Waqar and Shoaib have all got Sachin out but even Sachin dominated them on several occasions.

The first one in his debut series itself. As an 18-year old he scored test 50s against Wasim, Waqar and IK.
.

How many Test 50s he scored against them as an 18 year old on his first tour which was played on batsmen's paradise ?

 

[anoop]

Sanjay Manjrekar dominated Wasim , Waqar like nobody else.

 

[axis]

Sanjay Manjrekar dominated Wasim , Waqar like nobody else.

LOL.. on pattas of 1989..

 

[anoop]

In 1989 Sachin was 16 and was a rookie. Then they didn't play for 10 years against each other in tests. They faced each other in 1999 when Sachin scored that 136 while having severe back problem.

 

[anoop]

LOL.. on pattas of 1989..

Still it will be called domination and nothing will change it.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I personally don't put Bradman ahead of Sachin.

Partly because I don't mix players between pre-70s and post-70s eras. Because to me that makes no sense.

Having said that, it's hard to argue against a batsman who averages a 100 while the next best is in the 60s.

Is that the case with Saqlain? I don't think so. The difference between Murali and Saqlain's avg is about 2 runs.

So idk what prompted you to draw a parallel between Sachin/Bradman and Murali/Saqlain.

Sir, there is a difference of 9000 runs scored in different conditions against different teams and bowlers but still most of the fans put Bradman over Sachin. Using the same logic Saqlain can be put above Murali too even if he had 250 less wkts than Murali.

You are just using stats to suit your agenda here. On one hand you are talking about more wickets and longevity but giving less weightage to 5fers and avg. Where as on the other hand you are using avg of Bradman to keep him above Sachin. You are completely ignoring Sachin's longevity and runs. Lol. Make up your mind please.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Not really.

Longevity may be a factor but it’s not the ultimate notion of comparison.

Otherwise, Anderson would be rated far ahead of Ambrose.

[MENTION=147270]the_outsider[/MENTION] says longevity matters and small things like SR and 5fers don't matter much but he still goes on to put Bradman above Sachin using a small thing like average.

 

[the_outsider]

[MENTION=147270]the_outsider[/MENTION] says longevity matters and small things like SR and 5fers don't matter much but he still goes on to put Bradman above Sachin using a small thing like average.

You find me a bowler who averages a good 50% less than Murali and I will gladly ignore everything to put that guy over Murali.

And btw, if you paid a little more attention while reading my post instead of thinking about a comeback you would see the very first sentence of my post that reads "Personally I don't put Bradman ahead of Sachin."

 

[the_outsider]

Well thats a difficult topic, Longevity should count but some players just don't have the will power or the body to have long careers it doesn't mean they were any less talented. I would say at his absolute pomp Saqlain as an off spinner was special he had an amazing strike rate for someone who was an off spinner better than most fast bowlers. Anybody who has played cricket at decent level would know being an off spin bowler you have to bowl long spells and build pressure to get some wickets its not a special art you are just turning the bowl from fingers and batsmen can just get forward. But Saqlain just took wicket whenever he came on as if he was an extreme fast bowler.

Obviously he didnt last anyway near as long as Murali which was a real shame for cricket lovers.

I am not saying that Saqlain was any less talented or skillful than a Murali or a Warne. He was a top-tier spinner.

But when you're talking about an ATG XI you are talking about the best of the best. Where every single factor matters.

Murali and Saqlain have pretty similar numbers in terms of avg, 5fers, SR, etc. But there is a huge difference in career length and aggregate wickets taken. 288 wickets vs 534 wickets, I believe.

Coming second-best to someone like Murali doesn't make anyone a lesser bowler. Saqlain is one of the best the game has ever seen. I would not hesitate to put him in the top 3 best ODI spinners. But Murali was better. That's all.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

You find me a bowler who averages a good 50% less than Murali and I will gladly ignore everything to put that guy over Murali.

And btw, if you paid a little more attention while reading my post instead of thinking about a comeback you would see the very first sentence of my post that reads "Personally I don't put Bradman ahead of Sachin."

Yeah but then you said this

Having said that, it's hard to argue against a batsman who averages a 100 while the next best is in the 60s.

which shows clearly that you are putting an average of almost 100 way above the other factors like longevity, facing different bowling attacks and amount of runs.

 

[jani_nasir]

This!

Tendu
Universe Boss over Warner
Kallis
Richards (C)
Virat
Ponting
AB De V
Sanga over Gilchrist
Wasim
Murali
Waqar
McGrath

So only two should be in.

Same but with Warny instead of Murali, leggies are always more versatile, and can't beat Shane Warne

 

[the_outsider]

Yeah but then you said this



which shows clearly that you are putting an average of almost 100 way above the other factors like longevity, facing different bowling attacks and amount of runs.

I said it's hard to argue against others about it, especially considering I'm an Indian myself so people will always think I'm biased about it.

But please, do find me a bowler who has 40% of Murali's wickets at half his average. Only then will this comparison make sense.

 

[Pakhs]

I am not saying that Saqlain was any less talented or skillful than a Murali or a Warne. He was a top-tier spinner.

But when you're talking about an ATG XI you are talking about the best of the best. Where every single factor matters.

Murali and Saqlain have pretty similar numbers in terms of avg, 5fers, SR, etc. But there is a huge difference in career length and aggregate wickets taken. 288 wickets vs 534 wickets, I believe.

Coming second-best to someone like Murali doesn't make anyone a lesser bowler. Saqlain is one of the best the game has ever seen. I would not hesitate to put him in the top 3 best ODI spinners. But Murali was better. That's all.

Yes I agree with you!

 

[axis]

Still it will be called domination and nothing will change it.

Only if he could sustain it.. he didn't play Test matches against Pakistan after that.

 

[sunny85]

Neutral View

1. Sachin
2. Warner / Jayasurya
3. Viv Richards
4. Sanga - Wk + Bat
5. Kallis
5. Bevan
6. Klusner / Imran
8. Wasim
9. Denis Lilee
10.Murali/ Warne
11.Mcgrath / Donald

12th Man - Jhonty Rhodes
Paul Collingwood

 

[sunny85]

But for my above post ; to see PP fans happy

Anwar
Gayle
Ponting
Lara
Miandad
Imran
Afridi
Razzak
Wasim
Waqar
Akhtar
Saqlain

 

[gazza619]

Disagree on Rohit, Kapil and Dhoni. They will make an all time India XI not World XI
So it means you have Kohli and SRT who will make the cut.

 

[gazza619]

But for my above post ; to see PP fans happy

Anwar
Gayle ///// nah pick Amir Sohail
Ponting //// nah pick Ijaz Ahmed
Lara ////// nah pick Inzi
Miandad
Imran
Afridi
Razzak
Wasim
Waqar
Akhtar
Saqlain

Well now the PP fans are truly happy

 

[sunny85]

Neutral View

1. Sachin
2. Warner / Jayasurya
3. Viv Richards
4. Sanga - Wk + Bat
5. Kallis
5. Bevan
6. Klusner / Imran
8. Wasim
9. Denis Lilee
10.Murali/ Warne
11.Mcgrath / Donald

12th Man - Jhonty Rhodes
Paul Collingwood

Any better suggestion for this - Was thinking about Lara for Kallis .
Otherwise heck of a team it would be

 

[shokz1408]

From the players I've watched myself, I'd make up the following ODI team;

Shikhar Dhawan
Sanath Jayasuriya
Rohit Sharma
Sachin Tendulkar
Virat Kohli
Jacques Kallis
MS Dhoni
Wasim Akram
Shane Warne
Waqar Younis
Glenn McGrath

 

[FreePalestine]

ODI All Time XI

1. Gilchrist
2. Tendulkar
3. Richards
4. Kohli
5. AB De Villiers
6. Bevan
7. Imran Khan (c)
8. Pollock
9. Warne
10. Akram
11. McGrath

12. Gayle
13. Donald

 

[Messiah]

1. Rohit
2. Dhawan
3. Kohli
4. Tendulkar
5. Ganguly
6. Dhoni
7. Kapil
8. Kuldeep
9. Kumble
10. Zaheer
11. Bumrah

 

[Justcrazy]

1. GilChrist
2. Tendulkar
3. Kohli
4. Richards
5. Dean Jones
6. Javed Miandad
7. Imran Khan
8. Saqlain Mustaq
9. Wasim Akram
10.Joel garner
11. Waqar Younis

 

[Hitman]

Hayden
Sachin
Viv
Kohli
ABD
Dhoni (c/wk)
Klusener
Warne
Akram
Garner
McGrath

 

[big_gamer007]

People confuse tests with ODI it seems. IK will never get anywhere near ODI XI..

I guess Sachin, Kohli and MSD from India are a sureshot in most unbiased XI's.

From Pakistan Wasim will be a sure shot. Waqar and Saqlain have good chances too.

 

[Hitman]

People confuse tests with ODI it seems. IK will never get anywhere near ODI XI..

I guess Sachin, Kohli and MSD from India are a sureshot in most unbiased XI's.

From Pakistan Wasim will be a sure shot. Waqar and Saqlain have good chances too.

The same thing came to my mind when I saw the compilation of the OP.

 

[Hitman]

People confuse tests with ODI it seems. IK will never get anywhere near ODI XI..

I guess Sachin, Kohli and MSD from India are a sureshot in most unbiased XI's.

From Pakistan Wasim will be a sure shot. Waqar and Saqlain have good chances too.

The same thing came to my mind when I saw the compilation of the OP. Some fans would probably pick him as the captain for their ATG T20 team as well.

 

[warcry]

Oh please. I can make an AllTime World X1 without a single Indian no Problem

Lara
Gilchrist (wK)
Richards
Kallis
ABD
Hussey
Imran Khan (C)
Akram
Waqar
Murali
McGrath

Easy Peasy

 

[Bilal7]

People confuse tests with ODI it seems. IK will never get anywhere near ODI XI..

I guess Sachin, Kohli and MSD from India are a sureshot in most unbiased XI's.

From Pakistan Wasim will be a sure shot. Waqar and Saqlain have good chances too.

Have you seen Imran Khan's record in World Cups? Or even his overall ODI record? He's the best bet for the #7 all-rounder's spot, especially given that he's also one of the greatest captains of all-time.

Kohli will have a hard time displacing Ponting, Richards or de Villiers and he can't open or take the keeper's spot either. Therefore, only a great performance at the upcoming World Cup will make him a surefire pick for an all-time XI.

As for Waqar, he has a good claim to get a spot but he's overshadowed by Wasim and McGrath and given that you would want two spinners in the team (since Imran is a great third pacer), for optimal balance, he'll find it tough to get in.

I agree on the other four though, Sachin, MSD, Wasim and Saqlain are the best at their respective roles.

 

[Junaid_ahmed]

Only 1 Indian i-e Tendulkar can make in all time odi 11.

 

[ManFan]

Tendulkar
Gilchrist (wk)
Kohli
Sangakarra
Richards (c)
De Villers
Klusner
Akram
Saqlain
Bond
McGrath

12th Man: Joel Garner

 

[Ab Fan]

Tendulkar
Gilchrist (wkt)
Kohli
Viv Richards
ABDV
Dhoni(C)
Flintoff/Kapil/Imran
Wasim
Warne
Murali
McGrath

For all-rounder spot, either of Flintoff, Kapil or Imran can get in. Klusenar has strong case as well but I was looking for someone who can bowl 10 overs as fifth bowling option.

For batting, we have fear factor of Viv, 360° destructive batting of ABD, chasing ability of Kohli and finishing skills of Dhoni.

Some names that missed: - Garner, Jayasuriya, Bevan, Ponting.

 

[big_gamer007]

Have you seen Imran Khan's record in World Cups? Or even his overall ODI record? He's the best bet for the #7 all-rounder's spot, especially given that he's also one of the greatest captains of all-time.

Kohli will have a hard time displacing Ponting, Richards or de Villiers and he can't open or take the keeper's spot either. Therefore, only a great performance at the upcoming World Cup will make him a surefire pick for an all-time XI.

As for Waqar, he has a good claim to get a spot but he's overshadowed by Wasim and McGrath and given that you would want two spinners in the team (since Imran is a great third pacer), for optimal balance, he'll find it tough to get in.

I agree on the other four though, Sachin, MSD, Wasim and Saqlain are the best at their respective roles.

I have watched IK and he had a stellar career no doubt however ODI cricket beloved with time and anyone barring Viv will have a difficult time getting in any ODI XI. The standard of ODI cricket in 70s and 80s was no way near 90s 2000s etc.

IK was an amazing test cricket but in ODI he was never the best all rounder maybe he didn't take it as seriously as many others of his period and only started taking it seriously later on in his career. Kapil was ranked 1 as an all rounder for like 10 years or something and even he wouldnt get in my ATG ODI XI. And in ODI a case can easily be made for Kapil being better than IK.

Kohli can slot in at number 4 while Viv can be at 3. By end of Kohlis career he has a good chance of over taking Viv and Sachin as the best ever. He is already better than ABD and ponting. Only someone as biased as you would still believe he is not.

ODI XI can be either best XI ODI players or team balance. So you can pick and choose from a pool of 20 players, these 20 will be in almost 99% ODI XI.

 

[bujhee kom]

What is your AT ODI XI?

Your XI. No justification needed for a personal XI, just the best combination you feel can be fielded.

Tendulkar
Gilly (w)
Viv Richards *
Ponting
Kohli
Kallis
Flintoff
S. Al Hasan
Warne
Akram
Garner

5 batsmen, 3 AR (1 spin A/R), 3 great bowlers. Pretty awesome side in fairness.

 

[Ab Fan]

Kallis at 6 and Shakib at 8 is a waste. Both should bat at 3 or not be in XI.

Tendulkar
Gilchrist (wkt)
Kohli
Viv
Bevan
ABD
Kapil(c)
Wasim
Warne
Garner
McGrath

 

[bujhee kom]

Forgot about ABDV. He'd slot in at 6 over Kallis. Shakib stays for my Bangladeshi representation but he can hold his own.

 

[Ozymandiasza]

Forgot about ABDV. He'd slot in at 6 over Kallis. Shakib stays for my Bangladeshi representation but he can hold his own.

You can make a strong argument for Kallis. He was crucial in the 1998 ICC Knockout trophy win in the semi-final and final. In the final he took 5/30, and scored 113* in the semi-final.

 

[bujhee kom]

Ah, threads merged. JK is a legend but SAH offers a AR spin option and in my XI he is the only reasonable BD pick. Lots of options for AR slots - I thought in that position Freddie offered the most power.

 

[Zaz]

Tendulkar
R Sharma
Viv Richards
Kohli
Ab Dev
Kapil Dev
Dhoni (w)
Akram
Brett Lee
Saqlain
Garner

 

[bujhee kom]

Tendulkar
R Sharma
Viv Richards
Kohli
Ab Dev
Kapil Dev
Dhoni (w)
Akram
Brett Lee
Saqlain
Garner

Dev at 6? He aves 23! He was a slogger, no more.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Dev at 6? He aves 23! He was a slogger, no more.

An avg of 23 in 1980s is atleast as good as 30 in modern era.
In modern era his stats would be avg 30 str rate 120, that's ridiculously good.

 

[bujhee kom]

An avg of 23 in 1980s is atleast as good as 30 in modern era.
In modern era his stats would be avg 30 str rate 120, that's ridiculously good.

At 8, yes. But at 6?

 

[Extreme Pace]

1. Sachin Tendulkar
2. Hashim Amla
3. Vivian Richards
4. Virat Kohli
5. AB De Villiers
6. MS Dhoni (WK)
7. Wasim Akram
8. Bret Lee
9. Glenn Mcgrath
10. Muttaih Muralitharan
11. Allan Donald

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Tendulkar
Gilchrist
Ponting
Kohli
Hussey
AB
Akram
Starc
Murali
Garner
Mcgrath

 

[Srtfan]

Sachin
Gilly
Kohli
Ponting (c)
Viv
Abd
Klusner
Akram
Lee
McGrath
Warne/ murli

 

[Ab Fan]

At 8, yes. But at 6?

He just need to swap Dhoni and Kapil position. Dhoni at 6 and Kapil at 7.

 

[yadunoe]

tendu
sharma
kohli
viv
ponting
Kallis
dhoni
akram
steyn
murali
donald

 

[Bilal7]

1) Hashim Amla
2) Sachin Tendulker
3) Ricky Ponting
4) Viv Richards
5) AB de Villiers
6) Mahendra Singh Dhoni (wk)
7) Imran Khan (c)
8) Wasim Akram
9) Saqlain Mushtaq
10) Glenn McGrath
11) Joel Garner

12) Muttiah Muralitharan

This team is simply unbeatable, barring the will of God. An iron-clad top order that eliminate any chance of a collapse. A fiery middle-order that is unmatched. A destructive, varied bowling attack that will humiliate any batting lineup. The team being led by a captain that won the world cup with the likes of Ramiz Raja.

Before someone attacks me, I did not pick Kohli over Ponting because these sort of teams should not include players who are currently in the middle of their careers.