Battle Fifteen
PLEASE NOTE: I am away from 8 hours time (7am NZST) until 10pm Monday NZT. The deadline for this battle will run until I return
Rameez Raja vs Darryl Cullinan vs Bill Lawry
Rameez Raja
Playing Career: Known as a subdued right-hand batsman who favoured the leg side, he scored nearly 3,000 in a test career spanning 57 tests.
Commentating Pedigree: Since his retirement from cricket in 1997, he has taken up residence in commentary boxes around the world and has become known as the voice of Pakistan cricket. He has recently been a fixture in English commentary boxes for the BBC and Sky Sports during Pakistan tours to England
Other: * First batsman to be dismissed Obstructing the Field in an ODI.
* Served as CEO for the Pakistan Cricket Board
Darryl Cullinan
Playing Career: Middle order batsman for South Africa during the 1990s whose mental frailties were ruthlessly exposed by Shane Warne.
Commentating Pedigree: Moved into the commentary box since retirement from First Class cricket. Has also become a pundit on anything related to South African cricket.
Other: * Youngest South African to score a century at the age of 16
* Once hit Roger Telemachus for a six that landed in a frying pan.
Bill Lawry
Playing Career: Successful and resolute top order Australian batsman up until the early 1970s scoring over 5000 test runs in 67 tests. He captained Australia in their first ODI.
Commentating Pedigree: After retiring from playing, Lawry worked as a commentator on radio and on Channel 9 television, beginning in the days of World Series Cricket. Lawry's long-running, argumentative partnership with former English captain Tony Greig is one of the mainstays of the Nine Network's commentary offering
Other: * His distinctive and excitable style has often been parodied, especially in the The Twelfth Man series, particularly the phrase "Got him, yes!" and "It's all happening!" and "bang"
I only get to vote in a situation where the poll is tied after the usual 24 hour period. In this event, I have the casting vote - but should not have a vote in the poll itself until this stage is reached.
