All-time Australia XIs - A re-run

[MartinB]

Gilchrist
Miller
O’Reilly

 

[Line and Length]

Gilchrist

Lindwall

Miller

 

[Patience and Accuracy+Gut]

Gilchrist

O'Reilly if Miller picked; else (Davidson)

Miller

This but Lindwall instead of Davo.

 

[Qlder]

So it looks like Gilchrist, O'Reilly and Miller.

Not sure why people need a 2nd spinner for normal conditions when Warne is your main spinner. Simpson also to throw down a few leggies

 

[kyear2]

So it looks like Gilchrist, O'Reilly and Miller.

Not sure why people need a 2nd spinner for normal conditions when Warne is your main spinner. Simpson also to throw down a few leggies

I just don't get it.

 

[ataraxia]

3/2 (pacers/spinners) is a more typical balance in cricket history since WW1 than 4/1.

 

[Coronis]

Well looking at teams atm it seems to be split between subcontinental and non-subcontinental teams. Sub continental teams will usually have two spinners and those outside it will usually have one (plus part timers). Seems to be condition dependant, touring sides will often play 2 spinners in India but yeah if you’re picking an all time country XI you’re gonna play more games at home.

 

[trundler]

So it looks like Gilchrist, O'Reilly and Miller.

Not sure why people need a 2nd spinner for normal conditions when Warne is your main spinner. Simpson also to throw down a few leggies

Which conditions are "normal"? 2 spinners + Miller as the third seamer is the ideal balance in Asia, the SCG (for most of its history), Durban, and the slower West Indian pitches.

I just don't get it.

Probably because you're very myopic.

 

[ataraxia]

Well looking at teams atm it seems to be split between subcontinental and non-subcontinental teams. Sub continental teams will usually have two spinners and those outside it will usually have one (plus part timers). Seems to be condition dependant, touring sides will often play 2 spinners in India but yeah if you’re picking an all time country XI you’re gonna play more games at home.

At the moment is an era that is significantly more pace-biased than most eras through history. And at the risk of putting to words the obvious, basing all-time XIs on modern standards sucks.

Anyway there is a separate discussion thread for this...

 

[CricAddict]

Gilchrist was a no-brainer. The other two spots had a heavy competition between quality players. Miller and O'Reilly get through.

	Total votes	51
	Total voters	17
WK	Gilchrist	17
4th bowler	Lindwall	5
4th bowler	O'Reilly	8
4th bowler	Cummins	2
4th bowler	Davidson	3
11th player	Ponting	1
11th player	Miller	10
11th player	Border	5

 

[CricAddict]

Final Australia XI selected is as below. So, the first Australia team will have two spinners in the team as O'Reilly gets over Lindwall. A team for all conditions. 3 players have got promoted to the first team compared to the 2018 poll which is a significant number.

Australia XI:

1. RB Simpson

2. ML Hayden

3. DG Bradman *

4. SPD Smith

5. GS Chappell

6. KR Miller

7. AC Gilchrist +

8. SK Warne

9. WJ Reilly

10. DK Lillee

11. GD McGrath

 

[CricAddict]

Now,
1. Name your two Australian A opening batsman
2. Select your Australian A keeper

 

[ataraxia]

Trumper
Lawry

Healy

 

[trundler]

Trumper
Lawry

Healy

 

[Qlder]

Lawry
Morris
Healy

 

[Patience and Accuracy+Gut]

Trumper
Ponsford

Tallon

 

[kyear2]

Which conditions are "normal"? 2 spinners + Miller as the third seamer is the ideal balance in Asia, the SCG (for most of its history), Durban, and the slower West Indian pitches.

Probably because you're very myopic.

Or because in this hypothetical contest the only other contenders would be WI, SA and possibly England or Pakistan and that line up vs especially the first 3, isn't conducive to playing multiple spinners.

But yes, throw insults as you're prone to.

 

[Bitmap]

Trumper - Morris
Healy

 

[Red_Ink_Squid]

Trumper
Lawry

Healy

^This please.

 

[capt_Luffy]

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Lawry
Healy