subshakerz
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I will go with Akram.
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CricketWeb selects the ATG ODI XI
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_00_deathscar
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Like, for example, picking Kapil instead of Imran.
Red_Ink_Squid
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Akram
subshakerz
Hall of Fame Member
I think Kapil as no.7 over Imran is a fair decision though Imran to me is the better ODI cricketer.
_00_deathscar
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Why is my vote ignored? Not only is it anti-Indian cos you’re ignoring a player voted for who is Indian, but my virtue of myself being Indian, and you ignoring my vote, you’re being doubly anti-Indian.
subshakerz
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Give it a rest.
Patience and Accuracy+Gut
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Akram
subshakerz
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Yeah I am glad we went with an atypical option this time that still makes sense. Watching Lara of the mid 90s against the 2Ws was awesome.
ankitj
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The 2nd opener is where an ODI ATG XI has to accommodate a batsman weaker than rest of the batting line-up
ankitj
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For this reason, Gilchrist is not a bad choice. If we have to accommodate a relative weak link, may as well pick someone who has a secondary role in the team. And Gilchrist is not the one who would waste balls if he is not clicking on a given day.
CricAddict
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Why is that?
ankitj
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Other than Tendulkar, all other openers are a tier below Richards, Kohli, De Villiers and even Dhoni, Bevan.
subshakerz
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Gilchrist or Jaya based on this logic. But the majority felt that a more solid opener was more important.
Red_Ink_Squid
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Same argument works for Jayasuriya (or Watson) to partner Sachin.
Lara is pretty top tier though.
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
I know I did not vote for 2 of them, but that top 6 is a lineup to die for. ?
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In terms of complementing Tendulkar, I think Warner would be a great choice. Doesn't get bogged down like Rohit at the start and keeps rotating the strike. Great in WCs too so he shouldn't suck against quality bowlers. If Amla had at least been passable in WCs, this spot would've definitely been his in my eyes. QdK disqualified for sucking in WCs also, Greenidge too slow, Jayasuriya, Anwar, M Waugh and Gilchrist meh against great attacks (SA/Aus/Pak) IMO, Tendulkar seems like the most suited to going ham against great bowlers. I would rather have two guys who keep things ticking in this scenario than one guy who is expected to bat long and one guy who is expected to go hard from ball one since all the bashers really underwhelm against quality bowlers. Bit left field but I'd have Dilshan after Lara and Warner.