AI all-time XI

[Prince EWS]

As I asked in the past.

Why is it that Wasim makes every one of these major teams. Wisden, Cricinfo, even Crowe's effort and others that escapes me at the moment.

Peer rating, percentage of wickets with ***y looking deliveries, left-arm, and being a better bat than all the others other than Imran and Hadlee.

 

[Coronis]

Well he’d be making the AI lists due to a vast majority of lists online including him for the reasons listed above. “blah blah left arm, blah blah reverse swing, blah blah most difficult”

 

[Immenso]

Obviously everyone's going to quibble with a few of the picks (and some of the alternatives mentioned), but I was most surprised that Imran didn't get a mention.

Big Tech erasing Imran Khan from history ....

 

[Bolo.]

Creating an all-time New Zealand Test XI is quite subjective, but here's a lineup based on the most iconic players in New Zealand's cricket history:

### 1. **Sir Richard Hadlee (Captain)**
- One of the greatest fast bowlers in history, Hadlee is New Zealand's highest wicket-taker in Tests and arguably their best cricketer. His leadership, ability with the ball, and contributions with the bat make him an automatic pick.

### 2. **Martin Crowe**
- Crowe was one of New Zealand's finest batsmen and played many memorable knocks in the 1980s and '90s. His elegant stroke play and ability to build innings make him a key part of the batting lineup.

### 3. **John Wright**
- New Zealand's first-ever Test centurion and a solid, reliable opener. Wright was known for his ability to anchor innings and provide stability at the top of the order.

### 4. **Kane Williamson**
- One of the best modern-day batsmen, Williamson combines technique with a calm temperament. His ability to play long innings and lead the team from the front cements his place in the XI.

### 5. **Brendon McCullum (Wicketkeeper)**
- Known for his aggressive batting and record-breaking feats, McCullum revolutionized New Zealand's approach to Test cricket. His wicketkeeping skills were also of high standard, and his leadership in the 2010s was crucial.

### 6. **Ross Taylor**
- One of New Zealand's most successful batsmen in Test cricket, Taylor has been a rock in the middle order for years. His ability to play under pressure and his knack for scoring big hundreds makes him a key selection.

### 7. **Sir Richard Hadlee (All-rounder)**
- A deadly fast bowler and capable lower-order batsman, Hadlee could also play an all-rounder's role if needed in the team.

### 8. **Neil Wagner**
- One of the hardest-working fast bowlers New Zealand has ever produced, Wagner's aggressive and relentless style of bowling makes him a great fit. He has been a key figure in New Zealand's rise in the Test rankings in recent years.

### 9. **Daniel Vettori (Spin Bowler)**
- Vettori is one of the best spinners New Zealand has ever had, with a remarkable ability to control the game with his left-arm spin. His economy and ability to take wickets on all kinds of pitches have been invaluable.

### 10. **Andre Adams**
- Known for his pace and aggression, Adams was a crucial part of New Zealand's bowling attack in the early 2000s. His all-round contributions make him a strong selection.

### 11. **Chris Cairns**
- A true all-rounder, Cairns was one of New Zealand's most valuable players. With his ability to bat and bowl effectively, he was often the difference-maker in matches.

### Bench:
- **Shane Bond** (Fast Bowler) – If fully fit, Bond could have been one of the most devastating bowlers of his time.
- **Mark Greatbatch** (Batsman) – A solid middle-order batsman, particularly in the 1990s.

This team combines grit, skill, and balance across batting, bowling, and all-round contributions. The selection might vary based on personal preferences, but these players undoubtedly represent the best of New Zealand cricket history.

From ChatGPT

Hadlee gets 2/11 slots in the team, one of which seems to be as a specialist captain. Which he is an 'automatic pick' for, despite never actually having captained.

Still might be a better call than Symonds being 'universally acknowledged as a good choice for the fifth bowler in an ODI team'.

 

[Coronis]

Big Tech erasing Imran Khan from history ....

Ask Gemini how it rates Imran Khan as a cricketer I dare ya

 

[Coronis]

The All-Time Test XI of Mediocre Players


The Team

1. Mitchell Marsh (Australia) - Opening batsman - Test average 25.20, selected and dropped countless times
2. Imrul Kayes (Bangladesh) - Opening batsman - Average of 25.56 despite being given numerous chances
3. James Vince (England) - #3 batsman - The king of pretty 30s who averaged 24.90 despite looking like a world-beater
4. Vinod Kambli (India) - Middle-order batsman - Started with two double centuries, ended with a 32.85 average
5. Carl Hooper (West Indies) - Middle-order batsman - Captain with immense talent who averaged just 36.46 over 102 Tests
6. JP Duminy (South Africa) - Middle-order batsman - Promised so much but delivered a 32.85 average over 46 Tests
7. Kamran Akmal (Pakistan) - Wicketkeeper - Dropped more catches than any keeper in memory while averaging 30.79
8. Stuart Broad (England) - All-rounder - Selected for his batting, which promised much but delivered just 18.29
9. Ashley Giles (England) - Spinner - The "King of Spain" who averaged 40.60 with his left-arm spin
10. Tino Best (West Indies) - Fast bowler - Exciting but erratic with a bowling average of 44.02
11. Ishant Sharma (India) - Fast bowler - Longevity defying performance, 311 wickets at 32.40 with memorable spells mixed with frustrating inconsistency

Team Features

• Moments of Brilliance: Every player has produced at least one magical performance that kept selectors returning to them
• Endless Potential: Collectively blessed with talent that was never consistently realized
• Specialist at Flattering to Deceive: Each player mastered the art of looking better than their statistics suggest
• Frustration Generators: Could drive fans to despair with their inconsistency
• Longevity Despite Mediocrity: Most enjoyed surprisingly long careers despite modest returns

More from Claude.

Bit of an error there on Kambli. imo put Marsh down the order and add Crawley

 

[trundler]

The All-Time Test XI of Mediocre Players


The Team

1. Mitchell Marsh (Australia) - Opening batsman - Test average 25.20, selected and dropped countless times
2. Imrul Kayes (Bangladesh) - Opening batsman - Average of 25.56 despite being given numerous chances
3. James Vince (England) - #3 batsman - The king of pretty 30s who averaged 24.90 despite looking like a world-beater
4. Vinod Kambli (India) - Middle-order batsman - Started with two double centuries, ended with a 32.85 average
5. Carl Hooper (West Indies) - Middle-order batsman - Captain with immense talent who averaged just 36.46 over 102 Tests
6. JP Duminy (South Africa) - Middle-order batsman - Promised so much but delivered a 32.85 average over 46 Tests
7. Kamran Akmal (Pakistan) - Wicketkeeper - Dropped more catches than any keeper in memory while averaging 30.79
8. Stuart Broad (England) - All-rounder - Selected for his batting, which promised much but delivered just 18.29
9. Ashley Giles (England) - Spinner - The "King of Spain" who averaged 40.60 with his left-arm spin
10. Tino Best (West Indies) - Fast bowler - Exciting but erratic with a bowling average of 44.02
11. Ishant Sharma (India) - Fast bowler - Longevity defying performance, 311 wickets at 32.40 with memorable spells mixed with frustrating inconsistency

Team Features

• Moments of Brilliance: Every player has produced at least one magical performance that kept selectors returning to them
• Endless Potential: Collectively blessed with talent that was never consistently realized
• Specialist at Flattering to Deceive: Each player mastered the art of looking better than their statistics suggest
• Frustration Generators: Could drive fans to despair with their inconsistency
• Longevity Despite Mediocrity: Most enjoyed surprisingly long careers despite modest returns

More from Claude.

Bit of an error there on Kambli. imo put Marsh down the order and add Crawley

Where's Faisal ****ing Iqbal

 

[capt_Luffy]

The All-Time Test XI of Mediocre Players


The Team

1. Mitchell Marsh (Australia) - Opening batsman - Test average 25.20, selected and dropped countless times
2. Imrul Kayes (Bangladesh) - Opening batsman - Average of 25.56 despite being given numerous chances
3. James Vince (England) - #3 batsman - The king of pretty 30s who averaged 24.90 despite looking like a world-beater
4. Vinod Kambli (India) - Middle-order batsman - Started with two double centuries, ended with a 32.85 average
5. Carl Hooper (West Indies) - Middle-order batsman - Captain with immense talent who averaged just 36.46 over 102 Tests
6. JP Duminy (South Africa) - Middle-order batsman - Promised so much but delivered a 32.85 average over 46 Tests
7. Kamran Akmal (Pakistan) - Wicketkeeper - Dropped more catches than any keeper in memory while averaging 30.79
8. Stuart Broad (England) - All-rounder - Selected for his batting, which promised much but delivered just 18.29
9. Ashley Giles (England) - Spinner - The "King of Spain" who averaged 40.60 with his left-arm spin
10. Tino Best (West Indies) - Fast bowler - Exciting but erratic with a bowling average of 44.02
11. Ishant Sharma (India) - Fast bowler - Longevity defying performance, 311 wickets at 32.40 with memorable spells mixed with frustrating inconsistency

Team Features

• Moments of Brilliance: Every player has produced at least one magical performance that kept selectors returning to them
• Endless Potential: Collectively blessed with talent that was never consistently realized
• Specialist at Flattering to Deceive: Each player mastered the art of looking better than their statistics suggest
• Frustration Generators: Could drive fans to despair with their inconsistency
• Longevity Despite Mediocrity: Most enjoyed surprisingly long careers despite modest returns

More from Claude.

Bit of an error there on Kambli. imo put Marsh down the order and add Crawley

Broad kinda doesn't works and Ishant is way too harsh

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Greatest Fielders

1. Jonty Rhodes (South Africa) - Revolutionized fielding with his diving stops and direct hits.
2. Paul Collingwood (England) - Incredible catcher with remarkable reflexes.
3. Ricky Ponting (Australia) - Electric in any position with a rocket arm.
4. Roger Harper (West Indies) - Tall, athletic fielder with phenomenal throwing accuracy.
5. Mark Waugh (Australia) - Made difficult slip catches look effortless.
6. Ravindra Jadeja (India) - Modern fielding marvel with incredible arm and anticipation.
7. Colin Bland (South Africa) - The original fielding genius of the 1960s.
8. Andrew Symonds (Australia) - Powerful, athletic fielder who could change games.
9. Suresh Raina (India) - Transformed India's fielding standards.
10. AB de Villiers (South Africa) - Natural athlete who excelled anywhere on the field.

You make a fair point about the fielders list being somewhat modern-biased. Cricket's visual documentation and memory tends to favor more recent players, which can lead to overlooking exceptional fielders from earlier eras.


Some pre-1990s fielders who deserve more recognition would include:

1. Eknath Solkar (India) - Legendary close-in fielder who routinely took impossible catches at short leg for India's spin quartet
2. Clive Lloyd (West Indies) - Before his back issues, was an exceptional fielder with remarkable athleticism for his size
3. Viv Richards (West Indies) - Not just a batting legend but had a rocket arm and exceptional ground fielding
4. Neil Harvey (Australia) - Widely regarded as one of the finest cover fielders of the 1950s
5. Garfield Sobers (West Indies) - Excelled in any position as part of his all-round genius
6. Derek Randall (England) - Electric in the field with incredible energy and reflexes

The difficulty in evaluating historical fielders is the lack of statistical metrics and comprehensive footage. We rely more on anecdotes and contemporary accounts, which don't have the same impact as watching someone like Rhodes or Ponting make spectacular saves. That said, fielding excellence has existed throughout cricket history, even if it wasn't captured on camera or in detailed statistics the way it is today.

Claude is aight

AI doesn't know about GP

 

[reyrey]

There is a jailbroken Grok version. I asked it for an a55h0le Xl



Biggest A**holes in Test Cricket XI

1. Douglas Jardine (c)
   • Role: Opening Batsman / Captain
   • Reason: Architect of the infamous "Bodyline" strategy in 1932-33, ruthlessly targeting Australian batsmen, especially Don Bradman, with dangerous tactics. Widely reviled for his cold arrogance and disregard for sportsmanship.
2. Greg Chappell
   • Role: Opening Batsman
   • Reason: Ordered his brother Trevor to bowl underarm in an ODI (1981), but his Test career was marked by abrasive leadership and the Sydney Test 2008 controversy where he was accused of influencing umpires against India.
3. Ricky Ponting
   • Role: Batsman (No. 3)
   • Reason: Known for aggressive sledging and petulant behavior, notably during the 2008 Sydney Test where his confrontations with umpires and opponents fueled "Monkeygate" tensions with Harbhajan Singh.
4. Marlon Samuels
   • Role: Batsman (No. 4)
   • Reason: Infamous for off-field antics and on-field spats, including a bitter feud with Shane Warne and derogatory remarks about Ben Stokes’ wife, showcasing a lack of class in Test cricket.
5. Sourav Ganguly
   • Role: Batsman (No. 5)
   • Reason: Notorious for gamesmanship, like making Steve Waugh wait at the toss and his shirt-waving antics, plus frequent verbal jousts that rubbed opponents the wrong way.
6. Andrew Symonds
   • Role: All-Rounder (No. 6)
   • Reason: Central to the "Monkeygate" scandal, his confrontational style and refusal to back down escalated tensions in Tests, particularly against India.
7. Matt Prior (wk)
   • Role: Wicketkeeper / Batsman
   • Reason: Known for relentless sledging behind the stumps and the "Big Cheese" persona, grating on opponents during England’s dominant years.
8. Shane Warne
   • Role: Leg-Spinner
   • Reason: A genius with the ball but a serial sledger and provocateur, with doping bans and personal scandals adding to his polarizing Test legacy.
9. James Anderson
   • Role: Fast Bowler
   • Reason: Reportedly unleashed vile verbal tirades, like his clash with Ravindra Jadeja in 2014, where he allegedly threatened physical violence, cementing his abrasive reputation.
10. S Sreesanth
    • Role: Fast Bowler
    • Reason: Arrogant and theatrical, involved in match-fixing scandals (IPL, not Test), and his on-field tantrums, like taunting batsmen, made him a pariah.
11. Trevor Chappell
    • Role: Medium Pacer
    • Reason: The underarm bowling incident (ODI) stains his name, but his Test career reflected a willingness to bend rules under brother Greg’s command, earning him infamy.

 

[Coronis]

There is a jailbroken Grok version. I asked it for an a55h0le Xl



Biggest A**holes in Test Cricket XI

1. Douglas Jardine (c)
   • Role: Opening Batsman / Captain
   • Reason: Architect of the infamous "Bodyline" strategy in 1932-33, ruthlessly targeting Australian batsmen, especially Don Bradman, with dangerous tactics. Widely reviled for his cold arrogance and disregard for sportsmanship.
2. Greg Chappell
   • Role: Opening Batsman
   • Reason: Ordered his brother Trevor to bowl underarm in an ODI (1981), but his Test career was marked by abrasive leadership and the Sydney Test 2008 controversy where he was accused of influencing umpires against India.
3. Ricky Ponting
   • Role: Batsman (No. 3)
   • Reason: Known for aggressive sledging and petulant behavior, notably during the 2008 Sydney Test where his confrontations with umpires and opponents fueled "Monkeygate" tensions with Harbhajan Singh.
4. Marlon Samuels
   • Role: Batsman (No. 4)
   • Reason: Infamous for off-field antics and on-field spats, including a bitter feud with Shane Warne and derogatory remarks about Ben Stokes’ wife, showcasing a lack of class in Test cricket.
5. Sourav Ganguly
   • Role: Batsman (No. 5)
   • Reason: Notorious for gamesmanship, like making Steve Waugh wait at the toss and his shirt-waving antics, plus frequent verbal jousts that rubbed opponents the wrong way.
6. Andrew Symonds
   • Role: All-Rounder (No. 6)
   • Reason: Central to the "Monkeygate" scandal, his confrontational style and refusal to back down escalated tensions in Tests, particularly against India.
7. Matt Prior (wk)
   • Role: Wicketkeeper / Batsman
   • Reason: Known for relentless sledging behind the stumps and the "Big Cheese" persona, grating on opponents during England’s dominant years.
8. Shane Warne
   • Role: Leg-Spinner
   • Reason: A genius with the ball but a serial sledger and provocateur, with doping bans and personal scandals adding to his polarizing Test legacy.
9. James Anderson
   • Role: Fast Bowler
   • Reason: Reportedly unleashed vile verbal tirades, like his clash with Ravindra Jadeja in 2014, where he allegedly threatened physical violence, cementing his abrasive reputation.
10. S Sreesanth
    • Role: Fast Bowler
    • Reason: Arrogant and theatrical, involved in match-fixing scandals (IPL, not Test), and his on-field tantrums, like taunting batsmen, made him a pariah.
11. Trevor Chappell
    • Role: Medium Pacer
    • Reason: The underarm bowling incident (ODI) stains his name, but his Test career reflected a willingness to bend rules under brother Greg’s command, earning him infamy.

Wow. Easy to see whose side Grok is on in Monkeygate.

 

[kyear2]

Well he’d be making the AI lists due to a vast majority of lists online including him for the reasons listed above. “blah blah left arm, blah blah reverse swing, blah blah most difficult”

Yeah, I get the AI lists, they just basically copy and amalgamate what's already there.

 

[kyear2]

Big Tech erasing Imran Khan from history ....

Yeah, I did note that he didn't make a single team.

 

[capt_Luffy]

Yeah, I get the AI lists, they just basically copy and amalgamate what's already there.

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[Coronis]

Ask Gemini how it rates Imran Khan as a cricketer I dare ya

Yeah, I did note that he didn't make a single team.

Fun fact, Gemini won’t answer any prompt if you mention Imran Khan or Shakib al Hasan

 

[honestbharani]

Fun fact, Gemini won’t answer any prompt if you mention Imran Khan or Shakib al Hasan

Maybe they were Capricorns.

 

[kyear2]

Peer rating, percentage of wickets with ***y looking deliveries, left-arm, and being a better bat than all the others other than Imran and Hadlee.

Well, to be fair there are about 4 contenders for the spot.

Wasim / Hadlee / Steyn / Imran

Ranking them as bowlers

Hadlee - Steyn - Imran - Wasim

Old ball / reverse bowlers

Wasim - Steyn - Imran - Hadlee

Batsmen

Imran - Hadlee - Wasim - Steyn


Really depends on what you're looking for, and don think the lh variety really factors in.

 

[shortpitched713]

but I was most surprised that Imran didn't get a mention.

I think something fishy is happening to the AI with politics categorization vs cricketer. If I was more conspiratorial minded, I would also surmise censorship (Pakistan government media or otherwise).

 

[shortpitched713]

Fun fact, Gemini won’t answer any prompt if you mention Imran Khan or Shakib al Hasan

Kind of confirms my suspicion, AI won't rate current politicians. At least not ones with any level of controversy, anyway.

 

[kyear2]

Fun fact, Gemini won’t answer any prompt if you mention Imran Khan or Shakib al Hasan

Good to know, never tried.

It does seem to abaiud certain subjects