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The ATG Teams General arguing/discussing thread

Bolo.

International Captain
I’m not sure where the line for an aggressive bat is. Is Gambhir considered aggressive?
Sachin in my mind fills that role, along with Hutton. That's somewhat good enough
IDK where the line sits, but Sachin definitely falls on the aggressive side of it.

And an slow number 1 doesn't change how aggressive the next 6 will be. I'm not fielding a grinder at the expense of a better player just for variety, but it wouldn't hurt.
 

capt_Luffy

International Captain
Honestly, if Sobers didn't exist (and ignoring Grace), I have 2 combinations:

Comb 1:

Hobbs
Gavaskar
Bradman*
Tendulkar
Lara
Kallis/Hammond (leaning slightly Kallis here)
Gilchrist+
Imran
Hadlee
Marshall
Murali


Comb 2:

Hobbs
Gavaskar
Bradman*
Tendulkar
Richards
Sangakkara+
Imran
Hadlee
Marshall
Warne
Murali
 

kyear2

International Coach
IDK where the line sits, but Sachin definitely falls on the aggressive side of it.

And an slow number 1 doesn't change how aggressive the next 6 will be. I'm not fielding a grinder at the expense of a better player just for variety, but it wouldn't hurt.
Who slots in though? And who even are the candidates?

I think Sachin, though capable of being explosive, can effectively play the grinder role, especially in this line up.
 

subshakerz

International Coach
Do you recall how you railed against this argument with regards to Imran?

Just saying. Which is it? And I never even used that terminology.
For me it's like someone arguing Shaun Pollock over Hadlee because Pollock can bat better. That's how you sound with Kallis over Hammond.
 

kyear2

International Coach
Except I have explained the differences in Imran's and Kallis' roles and selection.
Imran isn't as good as Marshall, McGrath or Hadlee.

Don't think even you would argue that.

It's the same premise that you are strenuously using to argue against Kallis.

Not watering down the bowling right?
 

subshakerz

International Coach
Actually agrees with Subs, the other 3 are all new ball bowlers, Imran is the best here with reverse and as a first change.
Yes. The way I have broke it down for a complete attack is:

All-round swing, seamer, reverser, spinner.

First XI: Marshall, McGrath, Imran, Warne

Second XI: Lillee, Hadlee, Steyn, Murali

Third XI: Trueman/Donald, Ambrose, Wasim, O'Reilly
 

capt_Luffy

International Captain
Yes. The way I have broke it down for a complete attack is:

All-round swing, seamer, reverser, spinner.

First XI: Marshall, McGrath, Imran, Warne

Second XI: Lillee, Hadlee, Steyn, Murali

Third XI: Trueman/Donald, Ambrose, Wasim, O'Reilly
I will attack you with this later when you downgrade Ashwin away. Thanks.
 

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