kingkallis
International Coach
You all will leave my team to play on SSC or what?
Dont blame me if Sehwag and Bradman breaks Lara's record then
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Scorecard Draft
- Thread starter G.I.Joe
- Start date
You all will leave my team to play on SSC or what?
Dont blame me if Sehwag and Bradman breaks Lara's record then
Blakus
State Vice-Captain
Wait a bit mate. Me first
Anyway I'll take the MCG. If I can, I'll try to re-enact the infamous sticky wickets of yesteryear and let my bowlers run rampant
weldone
Hall of Fame Member
Ranking of my 12 players according to the value added to the team:
Rank 1: Adam Gilchrist (Round 1)
Rank 2: George Headley (Round 2)
Rank 3: George Lohmann (Round 3)
Rank 4: Richie Benaud (Round 5)
Rank 5: Geoff Boycott (Round 6)
Rank 6: Duleep (Round 10)
Rank 7: Ian Chappell (Round 8)
Rank 8: Shane Bond (Round 7)
Rank 9: George Ulyett (Round 4)
Rank 10: Roy Gilchrist (Round 12)
Rank 11: Gautam Gambhir (Round 9)
Rank 12: Manny Martindale (Round 11)
Though for the sim, I'll have Martindale in the team over Roy Gilchrist. Wii have Gilchrist for the poll, though.
Rank 1-5: Star players
Rank 6-8: Great players
Rank 9-12: Good players capable of producing great results at times
Rank 1: Adam Gilchrist (Round 1)
Rank 2: George Headley (Round 2)
Rank 3: George Lohmann (Round 3)
Rank 4: Richie Benaud (Round 5)
Rank 5: Geoff Boycott (Round 6)
Rank 6: Duleep (Round 10)
Rank 7: Ian Chappell (Round 8)
Rank 8: Shane Bond (Round 7)
Rank 9: George Ulyett (Round 4)
Rank 10: Roy Gilchrist (Round 12)
Rank 11: Gautam Gambhir (Round 9)
Rank 12: Manny Martindale (Round 11)
Though for the sim, I'll have Martindale in the team over Roy Gilchrist. Wii have Gilchrist for the poll, though.
Rank 1-5: Star players
Rank 6-8: Great players
Rank 9-12: Good players capable of producing great results at times
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kingkallis
International Coach
Come on people...pick your home turfs!
Himannv
Hall of Fame Member
Noble One can pick now as well..
Home Ground draft order -
Jamee999 - Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Blakus - MCG
Himannv - Lords
Somerset - Perth
marc71178
Noble One
Marcuss
pskov
Michaelf7777777
weldone
NUFAN
Riggins / JTRCXXX94
honestbharani
Cevno
Shri
GI Joe
kingkallis
HeathDavisSpeed
Home Ground draft order -
Jamee999 - Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Blakus - MCG
Himannv - Lords
Somerset - Perth
marc71178
Noble One
Marcuss
pskov
Michaelf7777777
weldone
NUFAN
Riggins / JTRCXXX94
honestbharani
Cevno
Shri
GI Joe
kingkallis
HeathDavisSpeed
G.I.Joe
International Coach
Marc71178, Marcuss and pskov can all pick.
Jamee999 - Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Blakus - MCG
Himannv - Lords
Somerset - Perth
marc71178
Noble One - Bellerive Oval
Marcuss
pskov
Michaelf7777777
weldone
NUFAN
Riggins / JTRCXXX94
honestbharani
Cevno
Shri
GI Joe
kingkallis
HeathDavisSpeed
Jamee999 - Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Blakus - MCG
Himannv - Lords
Somerset - Perth
marc71178
Noble One - Bellerive Oval
Marcuss
pskov
Michaelf7777777
weldone
NUFAN
Riggins / JTRCXXX94
honestbharani
Cevno
Shri
GI Joe
kingkallis
HeathDavisSpeed
Himannv
Hall of Fame Member
I somewhat agree. Maybe a voting thread should be put up when everyone puts up their final teams and writeups. What say you Joe?
Noble One
International Vice-Captain
Noble One Invitational XI
Home ground: Bellerive Oval
1. Arthur Shrewsbury (23 Tests, 1277 Runs @ 35.47)
2. Victor Trumper (48 Tests, 3163 Runs @ 39.04, 8 Wickets @ 39.62)
3. Martin Crowe (C)(77 Tests, 5445 Runs @ 45.36, 14 Wickets @ 48.28)
4. Mark Waugh (128 Tests, 8029 Runs @ 41.81, 59 Wickets @ 41.16)
5. David Gower (117 Tests, 8231 Runs @ 44.25)
6. Patsy Hendren (51 Tests, 3525 Runs @ 47.63)
7. Andrew Flintoff (79 Tests, 3845 Runs @ 31.77, 226 Wickets @ 32.78)
8. Jim Parks (WK) (46 Tests, 1962 Runs @ 32.16, 103 Catches, 11 Stumpings)
9. Clarrie Grimmett (37 Tests, 557 Runs @ 13.92, 216 Wickets @ 24.21)
10. Brian Statham (70 Tests: 675 Runs @ 11.44, 252 Wickets @ 24.84)
11. Glenn McGrath (124 Tests: 641 Runs @ 7.36, 563 Wickets @ 21.64)
12. Sir Gubby Allen (25 Tests, 750 Runs @ 24.19, 81 Wickets @ 29.37)
Batting
Two historical figures in Shrewsbury and Trumper to open the batting. Shrewsbury one of the finest batsmen of the 1890's and Trumper one of the finest over the following decade in the 1900's. Very hard to compare my opening partnership with some of the other combinations. If this was a draft of cricketers from pre WW1 then my combination would surely win. The rest of the middle order in Crowe, Waugh, Gower and Hendren is not one of the strongest in this draft. It is full of classy and well serving cricketers, but they all belong in the tier below all time great status. The lower order of Flintoff and Parks I would consider a strong point of my side, and makes up for the lack of batting skills displayed by my tail.
Overall not a huge run scoring lineup, but probably the lineup most likely to get people through the gates to come watch. Trumper, Waugh, Gower, Crowe and Flintoff is a pretty exciting bunch of cricketers to have batting together.
Bowling
Without a doubt the strength of my side. The top four bowlers (McGrath, Statham, Grimmett and Flintoff) combine for 1,257 Test wickets. I'm not concerned regarding the lack of a true 5th bowler. Grimmett would surely bowl the majority of overs, and the supporting quicks are all capable of marathon bowling efforts. I will be interested in how Flintoff is rated as a bowler the further from retirement his legacy extends. A bowler who I am sure anyone who watched him play would admit he possessed an average not reflective of his overall quality in bowling. From the part-timers, Mark Waugh provides a good option.
Fielding and Keeping
Jim Parks is a weak link behind the stumps when compared to some of the other names selected in the draft. The rest of the fielding outfit is top class, some of the greatest slip fielders of all time are included in my side.
Captaincy
I have selected Martin Crowe as captain. I always held his leadership in really high regard, and enjoyed some of the innovations he tried as captain (Deepak Patel opening the bowling in 1991/1992 World Cup).
Overall view
I admit my team is not one of the strongest. Weaknesses exist in that I lack a true run accumulator, my opening partnership is hard to compare with others, my wicketkeeper is unmemorable and I might lack the likes of a Waqar Younis or Michael Holding to really tear through a top-order. I still hold a team full of very entertaining and stylish batsmen complimented by some of the greatest bowlers of all time. I have somehow managed to select a team that retains some balance between the right number of batsmen, a pace attack supported by a spinner and not drafting any below average cricketers. Overall I would give my side a par rating in this draft.
Home ground: Bellerive Oval
1. Arthur Shrewsbury (23 Tests, 1277 Runs @ 35.47)
2. Victor Trumper (48 Tests, 3163 Runs @ 39.04, 8 Wickets @ 39.62)
3. Martin Crowe (C)(77 Tests, 5445 Runs @ 45.36, 14 Wickets @ 48.28)
4. Mark Waugh (128 Tests, 8029 Runs @ 41.81, 59 Wickets @ 41.16)
5. David Gower (117 Tests, 8231 Runs @ 44.25)
6. Patsy Hendren (51 Tests, 3525 Runs @ 47.63)
7. Andrew Flintoff (79 Tests, 3845 Runs @ 31.77, 226 Wickets @ 32.78)
8. Jim Parks (WK) (46 Tests, 1962 Runs @ 32.16, 103 Catches, 11 Stumpings)
9. Clarrie Grimmett (37 Tests, 557 Runs @ 13.92, 216 Wickets @ 24.21)
10. Brian Statham (70 Tests: 675 Runs @ 11.44, 252 Wickets @ 24.84)
11. Glenn McGrath (124 Tests: 641 Runs @ 7.36, 563 Wickets @ 21.64)
12. Sir Gubby Allen (25 Tests, 750 Runs @ 24.19, 81 Wickets @ 29.37)
Batting
Two historical figures in Shrewsbury and Trumper to open the batting. Shrewsbury one of the finest batsmen of the 1890's and Trumper one of the finest over the following decade in the 1900's. Very hard to compare my opening partnership with some of the other combinations. If this was a draft of cricketers from pre WW1 then my combination would surely win. The rest of the middle order in Crowe, Waugh, Gower and Hendren is not one of the strongest in this draft. It is full of classy and well serving cricketers, but they all belong in the tier below all time great status. The lower order of Flintoff and Parks I would consider a strong point of my side, and makes up for the lack of batting skills displayed by my tail.
Overall not a huge run scoring lineup, but probably the lineup most likely to get people through the gates to come watch. Trumper, Waugh, Gower, Crowe and Flintoff is a pretty exciting bunch of cricketers to have batting together.
Bowling
Without a doubt the strength of my side. The top four bowlers (McGrath, Statham, Grimmett and Flintoff) combine for 1,257 Test wickets. I'm not concerned regarding the lack of a true 5th bowler. Grimmett would surely bowl the majority of overs, and the supporting quicks are all capable of marathon bowling efforts. I will be interested in how Flintoff is rated as a bowler the further from retirement his legacy extends. A bowler who I am sure anyone who watched him play would admit he possessed an average not reflective of his overall quality in bowling. From the part-timers, Mark Waugh provides a good option.
Fielding and Keeping
Jim Parks is a weak link behind the stumps when compared to some of the other names selected in the draft. The rest of the fielding outfit is top class, some of the greatest slip fielders of all time are included in my side.
Captaincy
I have selected Martin Crowe as captain. I always held his leadership in really high regard, and enjoyed some of the innovations he tried as captain (Deepak Patel opening the bowling in 1991/1992 World Cup).
Overall view
I admit my team is not one of the strongest. Weaknesses exist in that I lack a true run accumulator, my opening partnership is hard to compare with others, my wicketkeeper is unmemorable and I might lack the likes of a Waqar Younis or Michael Holding to really tear through a top-order. I still hold a team full of very entertaining and stylish batsmen complimented by some of the greatest bowlers of all time. I have somehow managed to select a team that retains some balance between the right number of batsmen, a pace attack supported by a spinner and not drafting any below average cricketers. Overall I would give my side a par rating in this draft.
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Himannv
Hall of Fame Member
Ok, here we go, long writeup:
Team Name: Apocalypse Now
Grounds: Lords, London
Image of Grounds: http://static.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/92100/92191.2.jpg
1. Jack Hobbs - 5410 runs @ 56.94
The original "Master", and arguably the greatest batsman of the pre-Bradman era. Scored 199 first-class centuries in a three-decade career. Jack Hobbs was cricket's most prolific batsman. He finished with 61,237 first-class runs and 197 centuries*, most of them stylishly made from the top of the Surrey or England batting orders. None has, since Grace, had such a creative influence. Like WG, he gave a new direction to the game. One of the best batsmen of all time and an automatic choice to open the innings in any all time team that he qualifies for.
2. Gordon Greenidge - 7558 runs @ 44.72
Powerful, desctructive and dismissive. He formed one of the best opening pairings of all time along with Desmond Haynes. He was the more attacking player of the two and an immense strokeplayer. He was solid defensively and brutal with attacking strokes. Greenidge hooked at the drop of a hat, drove the ball sweetly between cover and midwicket, and favoured the square cut. Together with Hobbs he forms an exceptionally formidable opening pairing at the top of the batting order.
3. Rohan Kanhai - 6227 runs @ 47.53
One of the most gifted batsmen to come out of the West Indies, Kanhai is considered by some to being as near to being a genius as any player can be. An exciting stroke-player with a technically good defence, he had every stroke in the game and a sweep which lifted him off the ground and left him full length in the crease, on the seat of his pants, as the ball landed beyond the boundary behind square leg. His tally of 6227 runs with 15 centuries from 79 Test matches and an average of 47.53 does not do justice to a batsman so gifted. Gavaskar even named his son after him.
4. Stan McCabe - 2748 runs @ 48.21
Image of player: http://static.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/DB/092004/054476.jpg
One of Australia's greatest and most enterprising batsmen, McCabe was short and stockily-built, with strong arms, flexible wrists and excellent footwork, he was at his best when facing bowlers of pace. Though he scored most of his runs by strokes in front of the wicket, with the drive his speciality, he also hooked splendidly. He was one of the best performers in the Bodyline series and faced short bowling exceptionally well. In addition, he was a useful change bowler above medium pace, with the ability to send down the occasional ball which came back from the off at disconcerting speed, and an energetic and accurate fielder.Played three of the most ferocious innings ever and was remembered in awe by his team-mates.
5. Stanley Jackson - 1415 runs @ 48.79 | 24 wkts @ 33.29
Colonel The Honourable Sir Francis Stanley Jackson was one of the finest cricketers ever seen in England. He was a fantastic batsmen and performed well on the extremely difficult wickets during his era. A right-handed rather fast-medium bowler with a nice easy action he kept a good length and often got on a sharp off-break. On a difficult wicket he was a bowler who might dispose of any side. If the Ashes is the zenith for any England cricketer, then who better to lead than Jackson, whose deeds in 1905 secured a 2-0 win. In all five Tests he won the toss, and with 492 runs at 70, and 13 wickets at 15.46, he led from the front as well. He's my vice captain for Imran Khan and a worthy candidate to step up and lead should the need arise. Will also be a useful backup bowler
6. Imran Khan - 3807 runs @ 37.69 | 362 wkts @ 22.81
Imran was widely considered by many to be the most accomplished from cricket's golden quartet of allrounders in the 80s; that he was the most successful captain strengthens the case for favourable comparison alongside Sir Garry Sobers as simply the greatest allrounder ever. A devastating fast bowler for 12 years through the 70s and 80s - among the quickest at one stage - and a technically accomplished middle-order batsman, for the last 10 years of his career Imran averaged over 50 with the bat and under 20 with the ball, almost incomparable anywhere. He's going to be the glue that holds all these brilliant players together and give the side balance. As the captain and natural leader he's a key player in this team and will lead the bowling line with the new ball.
7. Jackie Hendriks - 447 runs @ 18.62 | 42 catches, 5 stumpings
One of the best West Indian keepers of all time. Fairly successful with the bat at first class level but as a keeper was among the best at the highest level. Like all West Indies keepers, Hendriks was great against pace. Unlike most of them, however, he was also great with spin. Catches win matches and this guy isn't going to drop any.
8. Jason Gillespie - 1218 runs @18.73 | 259 wkts @ 26.13
Jason Gillespie's bouncing mullet, hook nose and Spofforth-like glare were a pleasing constant in Australian pace attacks during the first half of the 2000s. The man at the other end to McGrath was rougher, quicker and sweatier, refusing to bow to a string of serious injuries and finishing as the country's sixth-most successful bowler. Must be remembered for his fierce spells over a decade, not England 2005. Also fairly useful with the bat as he notched up a double century to his name. Is the 4th seamer who completes a ruthless pace attack in the team.
9. Harold Larwood - 485 runs @ 19.40 | 78 wkts @ 28.35
A name synonymous with the Bodyline furore of 1932-33, but a bowler who deserved better than a curtailed 21-Test career. Possessed the extreme pace and unwavering accuracy to carry out Douglas Jardine's masterplan. One of the rare fast bowlers in the game's long history to spread terror in opposition ranks by the mere mention of his name. He'll be Imran Khan's enforcer, never hesitant to use the short ball, with pace and accuracy to boot. Will partner Imran with the new ball.
10. Abdul Qadir - 1029 runs @ 15.59 | 236 wkts @ 32.80
The true father of modern legspin, Qadir had more tricks than a truckload of monkeys. There were two kinds of googlies (from the wrist and fingers), a killer flipper, leggies of various breaks and speeds, and an over regularly threw up six different deliveries, all from a wonderfully wheelin', dealin' action. Qadir was a slave to his moods but when the mood took him - usually at the coaxing of Imran Khan (what luck) - he was unplayable. Graham Gooch reckoned him to be more difficult to negotiate than Shane Warne.
11. Dale Steyn - 540 runs @ 13.50 | 211 wkts @ 23.13
Easily the best fast bowler of the modern times. He's accurate, rapid and dangerous and will be the first change bowler. A proper strike bowler who isn't bothered about hurting batsmen and he has that raw aggression and quality express pace to take bucketloads of wickets which he continues to do to an extraordinary level.
12. Dick Barlow - 591 runs @ 22.73 | 34 wkts @ 22.55
Image of player: http://static.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/DB/072004/053294.player.jpg
Dick Barlow was a dour and resolute opening batsman who was the first to really use forward play defensively. He also developed into a very good slow-medium left-armer with immaculate length, clever variation, and a good eye for batsmen's weaknesses. He took a wicket with his first ball in first-class cricket and took four first-class hat-tricks. Barlow played several valuable defensive innings in difficult circumstances. Will step in if the conditions favour him or if there is an injury to another player.
Strengths:
1. Top quality opening pairing.
2. Deadly 4 man pace attack.
3. Great overall balance to the side.
Weaknesses:
1. Some dependance on Imran to provide that extra batting option at number 6.
2. The middle order doesn't average as highly as they should considering the quality of the players.
3. Qadir has awful stats despite being an exceptionally bowler so probably would fare poorly in a sim.
Obtained most of these descriptions and images straight from cricinfo.
Team Name: Apocalypse Now
Grounds: Lords, London
Image of Grounds: http://static.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/92100/92191.2.jpg
1. Jack Hobbs - 5410 runs @ 56.94
The original "Master", and arguably the greatest batsman of the pre-Bradman era. Scored 199 first-class centuries in a three-decade career. Jack Hobbs was cricket's most prolific batsman. He finished with 61,237 first-class runs and 197 centuries*, most of them stylishly made from the top of the Surrey or England batting orders. None has, since Grace, had such a creative influence. Like WG, he gave a new direction to the game. One of the best batsmen of all time and an automatic choice to open the innings in any all time team that he qualifies for.
2. Gordon Greenidge - 7558 runs @ 44.72
Powerful, desctructive and dismissive. He formed one of the best opening pairings of all time along with Desmond Haynes. He was the more attacking player of the two and an immense strokeplayer. He was solid defensively and brutal with attacking strokes. Greenidge hooked at the drop of a hat, drove the ball sweetly between cover and midwicket, and favoured the square cut. Together with Hobbs he forms an exceptionally formidable opening pairing at the top of the batting order.
3. Rohan Kanhai - 6227 runs @ 47.53
One of the most gifted batsmen to come out of the West Indies, Kanhai is considered by some to being as near to being a genius as any player can be. An exciting stroke-player with a technically good defence, he had every stroke in the game and a sweep which lifted him off the ground and left him full length in the crease, on the seat of his pants, as the ball landed beyond the boundary behind square leg. His tally of 6227 runs with 15 centuries from 79 Test matches and an average of 47.53 does not do justice to a batsman so gifted. Gavaskar even named his son after him.
4. Stan McCabe - 2748 runs @ 48.21
Image of player: http://static.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/DB/092004/054476.jpg
One of Australia's greatest and most enterprising batsmen, McCabe was short and stockily-built, with strong arms, flexible wrists and excellent footwork, he was at his best when facing bowlers of pace. Though he scored most of his runs by strokes in front of the wicket, with the drive his speciality, he also hooked splendidly. He was one of the best performers in the Bodyline series and faced short bowling exceptionally well. In addition, he was a useful change bowler above medium pace, with the ability to send down the occasional ball which came back from the off at disconcerting speed, and an energetic and accurate fielder.Played three of the most ferocious innings ever and was remembered in awe by his team-mates.
5. Stanley Jackson - 1415 runs @ 48.79 | 24 wkts @ 33.29
Colonel The Honourable Sir Francis Stanley Jackson was one of the finest cricketers ever seen in England. He was a fantastic batsmen and performed well on the extremely difficult wickets during his era. A right-handed rather fast-medium bowler with a nice easy action he kept a good length and often got on a sharp off-break. On a difficult wicket he was a bowler who might dispose of any side. If the Ashes is the zenith for any England cricketer, then who better to lead than Jackson, whose deeds in 1905 secured a 2-0 win. In all five Tests he won the toss, and with 492 runs at 70, and 13 wickets at 15.46, he led from the front as well. He's my vice captain for Imran Khan and a worthy candidate to step up and lead should the need arise. Will also be a useful backup bowler
6. Imran Khan - 3807 runs @ 37.69 | 362 wkts @ 22.81
Imran was widely considered by many to be the most accomplished from cricket's golden quartet of allrounders in the 80s; that he was the most successful captain strengthens the case for favourable comparison alongside Sir Garry Sobers as simply the greatest allrounder ever. A devastating fast bowler for 12 years through the 70s and 80s - among the quickest at one stage - and a technically accomplished middle-order batsman, for the last 10 years of his career Imran averaged over 50 with the bat and under 20 with the ball, almost incomparable anywhere. He's going to be the glue that holds all these brilliant players together and give the side balance. As the captain and natural leader he's a key player in this team and will lead the bowling line with the new ball.
7. Jackie Hendriks - 447 runs @ 18.62 | 42 catches, 5 stumpings
One of the best West Indian keepers of all time. Fairly successful with the bat at first class level but as a keeper was among the best at the highest level. Like all West Indies keepers, Hendriks was great against pace. Unlike most of them, however, he was also great with spin. Catches win matches and this guy isn't going to drop any.
8. Jason Gillespie - 1218 runs @18.73 | 259 wkts @ 26.13
Jason Gillespie's bouncing mullet, hook nose and Spofforth-like glare were a pleasing constant in Australian pace attacks during the first half of the 2000s. The man at the other end to McGrath was rougher, quicker and sweatier, refusing to bow to a string of serious injuries and finishing as the country's sixth-most successful bowler. Must be remembered for his fierce spells over a decade, not England 2005. Also fairly useful with the bat as he notched up a double century to his name. Is the 4th seamer who completes a ruthless pace attack in the team.
9. Harold Larwood - 485 runs @ 19.40 | 78 wkts @ 28.35
A name synonymous with the Bodyline furore of 1932-33, but a bowler who deserved better than a curtailed 21-Test career. Possessed the extreme pace and unwavering accuracy to carry out Douglas Jardine's masterplan. One of the rare fast bowlers in the game's long history to spread terror in opposition ranks by the mere mention of his name. He'll be Imran Khan's enforcer, never hesitant to use the short ball, with pace and accuracy to boot. Will partner Imran with the new ball.
10. Abdul Qadir - 1029 runs @ 15.59 | 236 wkts @ 32.80
The true father of modern legspin, Qadir had more tricks than a truckload of monkeys. There were two kinds of googlies (from the wrist and fingers), a killer flipper, leggies of various breaks and speeds, and an over regularly threw up six different deliveries, all from a wonderfully wheelin', dealin' action. Qadir was a slave to his moods but when the mood took him - usually at the coaxing of Imran Khan (what luck) - he was unplayable. Graham Gooch reckoned him to be more difficult to negotiate than Shane Warne.
11. Dale Steyn - 540 runs @ 13.50 | 211 wkts @ 23.13
Easily the best fast bowler of the modern times. He's accurate, rapid and dangerous and will be the first change bowler. A proper strike bowler who isn't bothered about hurting batsmen and he has that raw aggression and quality express pace to take bucketloads of wickets which he continues to do to an extraordinary level.
12. Dick Barlow - 591 runs @ 22.73 | 34 wkts @ 22.55
Image of player: http://static.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/DB/072004/053294.player.jpg
Dick Barlow was a dour and resolute opening batsman who was the first to really use forward play defensively. He also developed into a very good slow-medium left-armer with immaculate length, clever variation, and a good eye for batsmen's weaknesses. He took a wicket with his first ball in first-class cricket and took four first-class hat-tricks. Barlow played several valuable defensive innings in difficult circumstances. Will step in if the conditions favour him or if there is an injury to another player.
Strengths:
1. Top quality opening pairing.
2. Deadly 4 man pace attack.
3. Great overall balance to the side.
Weaknesses:
1. Some dependance on Imran to provide that extra batting option at number 6.
2. The middle order doesn't average as highly as they should considering the quality of the players.
3. Qadir has awful stats despite being an exceptionally bowler so probably would fare poorly in a sim.
Obtained most of these descriptions and images straight from cricinfo.
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marc71178
Eyes not spreadsheets
Jackie McGlew
So having picked 5 opening batsmen I've left 1 out of my 11:
Hanif Mohammad (c)
Jackie McGlew
Bobby Abel
Aravinda de Silva
Chris Gayle
Ian Botham
Alan Knott (wk)
Wasim Akram
Hedley Verity
Harbhajan Singh
Bill Bowes
Not sure what the ground really means - so Headingley because of 1981.
So having picked 5 opening batsmen I've left 1 out of my 11:
Hanif Mohammad (c)
Jackie McGlew
Bobby Abel
Aravinda de Silva
Chris Gayle
Ian Botham
Alan Knott (wk)
Wasim Akram
Hedley Verity
Harbhajan Singh
Bill Bowes
Not sure what the ground really means - so Headingley because of 1981.
kingkallis
International Coach
You should go for the home ground on the strength of your bowlers... Akram surely would be lethal on Headingley!