bagapath
International Captain
thanksSid Barnes was the opener; Syd Barnes the bowler.
All the XI players are supposed to be match winners/ entertainers.
From all accounts on them, I can assume they would make a terrific T20 team too.
thanksSid Barnes was the opener; Syd Barnes the bowler.
This but AshwinSachin Tendulkar maybe.
I mean I did see him in his prime. Just wish I saw him all over again.
Using the qualifier "won them a series" is a bit pedantic, innit? If you use thst qualifier you have to rate smith's peak, which included big series against India in 2016 with ashwin and jadeja, and the 2021 ashes, lower because his team won neither of those series despite no real fault of his own.I think of Viv Richards and Dale Steyn, in similar terms, with respect to them being clutch champion match winners. Both are unparalleled in their ability to turn a match on its head in the matter of a session(batting and bowling SR), and both were such key components of their teams winning key tests and series away from home. Steyn in Ind, Aus(2008) and Eng(2012), and Viv in 76 Eng, 80 Pak, 79 Aus(another reason why I think it is the greatest peak bar Bradman).
If it's Bradperson shouldn't it be Thomchild? Keeping this place a safe space, I don't think we're should refer to the 45th president of the USA by name, so *****er would be preferred. Ranjitsinjhi is also ableist (not everyone can run) and offensive to non-theists who don't believe in sin.Bradperson and Thomson to see how fast he really was up close. Also I always wanted to see what Bill O'Reilly"s bowling looked like after reading descriptions. Barnes as well for similar reasons.
And Grace obviously. Trumper to see how cavalier he really was and what he looked like compared to today's white ball bats.
And finally, Ranjitsinhji. He was all supple wrists and whips and flicks they say. And that's just in the bedroom!
You’re right. I should have said given important performances in overseas tours. That’s more clearUsing the qualifier "won them a series" is a bit pedantic, innit? If you use thst qualifier you have to rate smith's peak, which included big series against India in 2016 with ashwin and jadeja, and the 2021 ashes, lower because his team won neither of those series despite no real fault of his own.
Btw I said match winners cause Viv was unparalleled in his ability to turn over the tide of a match within a session due to quick run scoring, and Steyn could run through sides regardless of the pitch.Using the qualifier "won them a series" is a bit pedantic, innit? If you use thst qualifier you have to rate smith's peak, which included big series against India in 2016 with ashwin and jadeja, and the 2021 ashes, lower because his team won neither of those series despite no real fault of his own.
Only four Aussies there tbf.Bit Aussie heavy for a Kiwi but probably due to the books I've read. Also a bit bowler heavy too.
Tiger O'Reilly
Don Bradman
Clarrie Grimmett
Jack Cowie
Eddie Gilbert
Stan McCabe
Bert Sutcliffe
Harold Larwood
Viv Richards
Jack Hobbs
5. Eddie Gilbert is Aussie.Only four Aussies there tbf.
Gilbert wasn't the one I was referring to.5. Eddie Gilbert is Aussie.
Ohhhhhh.... You were referring to Grum..... Forgot he was a kiwiGilbert wasn't the one I was referring to.
Theres an idea for a comparison. 2nd best NZ cricketer - Grum or Big Daddy.Ohhhhhh.... You were referring to Grum..... Forgot he was a kiwi
You know what to do @PlayerComparisonsTheres an idea for a comparison. 2nd best NZ cricketer - Grum or Big Daddy.
Grimmett v Ashwin!!You know what to do @PlayerComparisons
Noticed a trend hereIn no order
Viv
Hadlee
Lillee
G Pollock
Marshall
Holding
B Richards
Glenn Turner
Crowe
Mike Proctor
They're all good at cricket?Noticed a trend here
What is the trend, may I ask?Noticed a trend here