kyear2
International Coach
Who gets in ahead of him?I don't think Kallis gets in that team tbh
Who gets in ahead of him?I don't think Kallis gets in that team tbh
Already told ya. Hammond is a logical choice.Who gets in ahead of him?
A more aggressive specialist bat. Lara, Ponting, Root or probably a bunch of other guys pre 1990 that I don't have the energy to pretend I know about right nowWho gets in ahead of him?
Only pick one of Hammond or Kallis.A more aggressive specialist bat. Lara, Ponting, Root or probably a bunch of other guys pre 1990 that I don't have the energy to pretend I know about right now
I think the point is that for a middle order of an ATG XI, we can even concede on a 5th bowling option if we have the best possible bats there.A more aggressive specialist bat. Lara, Ponting, Root or probably a bunch of other guys pre 1990 that I don't have the energy to pretend I know about right now
Also agree re HuttonOnly pick one of Hammond or Kallis.
For the other spot, get a lefthander: Lara, Sanga, or GPollock
That team has a 5th and 6th option though. Like Fuller Pilch said, only need 1 of Kallis or Hammond. They're going to be doing a holding role with the ball at best anywayI think the point is that for a middle order of an ATG XI, we can even concede on a 5th bowling option if we have the best possible bats there.
Kallis is by no means a lock if Sobers isn't there.
Lol you're also a big Kallis fan.I’d rather take out Hammond than Kallis, as a big Hammond fan here. Would put in Lara or Smith.
I agree. In that case, it should be Hammond as a clearly better bat.That team has a 5th and 6th option though. Like Fuller Pilch said, only need 1 of Kallis or Hammond. They're going to be doing a holding role with the ball at best anyway
Why would you want a more aggressive bat specifically? The lineup is stacked with aggression and lacking in players that can grind the opposition out.A more aggressive specialist bat. Lara, Ponting, Root or probably a bunch of other guys pre 1990 that I don't have the energy to pretend I know about right now
I’m not sure where the line for an aggressive bat is. Is Gambhir considered aggressive?Why would you want a more aggressive bat specifically? The lineup is stacked with aggression and lacking in players that can grind the opposition out.
Actually a valid point. With no Sobers the only leftie is in at 7.Agree re Lara. Better to have a lefthander in the top 6 and he can push the rate along
Don't know if I will have Viv opening tbh......Actually a valid point. With no Sobers the only leftie is in at 7.
Richards
Hutton
Bradman
Tendulkar
Lara (only in this scenario)
Kallis
Gilchrist
Wasim
Marshall
Warne
McGrath
But Kallis is a no brainier and critically fills that 2nd slip slot as Sobers does as well.
Do you recall how you railed against this argument with regards to Imran?Kallis sticks out like a sore thumb and isn't needed if Hammond is there.
Ummmmmmm, so I assume Hadlee is definitely in your team over Imran then. Just using this same logicI agree. In that case, it should be Hammond as a clearly better bat.
A holding role with the ball shouldn't be a reason to have a lesser bat in the ATG middle order.
Kudos bud, that was actually funny.Don't know if I will have Viv opening tbh......
Sachin in my mind fills that role, along with Hutton. That's somewhat good enoughWhy would you want a more aggressive bat specifically? The lineup is stacked with aggression and lacking in players that can grind the opposition out.