subshakerz
International Coach
No because I already have the best seamer in the attack in McGrath.Ummmmmmm, so I assume Hadlee is definitely in your team over Imran then. Just using this same logic
No because I already have the best seamer in the attack in McGrath.Ummmmmmm, so I assume Hadlee is definitely in your team over Imran then. Just using this same logic
But you do see the double standard.No because I already have the best seamer in the attack in McGrath.
I’m not sure where the line for an aggressive bat is. Is Gambhir considered aggressive?
IDK where the line sits, but Sachin definitely falls on the aggressive side of it.Sachin in my mind fills that role, along with Hutton. That's somewhat good enough
Combo 1 looks better to me although I'd have Mcgrath for ImranHonestly, 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
Except I have explained the differences in Imran's and Kallis' roles and selection.But you do see the double standard.
I think you need a reverse swing option.Combo 1 looks better to me although I'd have Mcgrath for Imran
Who slots in though? And who even are the candidates?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.
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.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.
Actually agrees with Subs, the other 3 are all new ball bowlers, Imran is the best here with reverse and as a first change.Combo 1 looks better to me although I'd have Mcgrath for Imran
Imran isn't as good as Marshall, McGrath or Hadlee.Except I have explained the differences in Imran's and Kallis' roles and selection.
I think Kallis and Hammond are quite close really. 12th and 14th and in the same tier.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.
That's true. Didn't think about that. I just went with the three best bowlers and Hadlee's batting was enough at 8. From an actual match POV, think Imran's inclusion makes senseActually agrees with Subs, the other 3 are all new ball bowlers, Imran is the best here with reverse and as a first change.
But didn't we have an entire thread about who was the best old ball bowler and Wasim won handily, if I recall Imran didn't get a single vote.Actually agrees with Subs, the other 3 are all new ball bowlers, Imran is the best here with reverse and as a first change.
Wasim might be slightly better with the old ball the Imran, but the later brings more to the team.But didn't we have an entire thread about who was the best old ball bowler and Wasim won handily, if I recall Imran didn't get a single vote.
Yes. The way I have broke it down for a complete attack is:Actually agrees with Subs, the other 3 are all new ball bowlers, Imran is the best here with reverse and as a first change.
I consider Wasim more skilled but Imran more destructive. Plus if we are talking a third seamer, I see Imran more suitable.But didn't we have an entire thread about who was the best old ball bowler and Wasim won handily, if I recall Imran didn't get a single vote.
I will attack you with this later when you downgrade Ashwin away. Thanks.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
In our CW list I think Hammond is 7/8 and Kallis 15.I think Kallis and Hammond are quite close really. 12th and 14th and in the same tier.