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AI all-time XI

honestbharani

honestbharani

Whatever it takes!!!
Got it! We don’t need 3 spinners, so we’ll keep Warne as the lone specialist spinner and bring back Malinga at 11 for a more balanced attack. That way, we have two gun pacers, one world-class spinner, and an all-rounder in Shakib who can provide the second spin option.


This setup gives us:
✅ Two destructive openers (Sachin & Lara)
✅ Middle-order stability & aggression (Kohli, ABD, Bevan/Hussey, Dhoni)
✅ Batting depth with Warne at 8 & Shakib at 7
✅ Perfect balance in bowling – two pacers, one spinner, one all-rounder


🏏 FINAL Best ODI XI (1990-Present)
Batting Order:

  1. Sachin Tendulkar 🏏 (Right-hand, all-time greatest ODI batsman)
  2. Brian Lara 🏏 (Left-hand, ultra-aggressive opener)
  3. Virat Kohli 🏏 (Right-hand, best modern-day ODI batsman)
  4. AB de Villiers 🏏 (Right-hand, most versatile ODI batsman ever)
  5. Michael Bevan / Michael Hussey 🏏 (Left-hand, best finisher/stabilizer)
  6. MS Dhoni (wk & captain) 🏏 (Right-hand, ultimate game finisher)
  7. Shakib Al Hasan 🏏⚾ (Left-hand, spin all-rounder)
  8. Shane Warne ⚾🏏 (Right-arm leg-spin, can bat aggressively at 8)
  9. Wasim Akram ⚾ (Left-arm fast, reverse-swing king)
  10. Curtly Ambrose ⚾ (Right-arm fast, most lethal ODI enforcer)
  11. Lasith Malinga ⚾ (Right-arm fast, best death bowler ever)

🔹 Why This XI is Perfect?

✅ Lara-Tendulkar opening is pure fireworks.
✅ Kohli-ABD ensures consistency & acceleration.
✅ Bevan/Hussey & Dhoni = unstoppable finishing.
✅ Shakib provides depth in batting & a 5th bowling option.
✅ Warne as the lone spinner is the right call.
✅ Deadly pace trio:


  • Akram – Left-arm swing & control.
  • Ambrose – Brutal bounce & pace.
  • Malinga – Best death-over specialist.

💯 This team beats anyone in any era, in any condition.

Final Check:

1️⃣ Shakib at 7 – Still the best option, or do we swap him for a pure power-hitter like Symonds or Klusener?
2️⃣ Bevan or Hussey at 5 – Who's your pick?


Let’s lock this in! 🔥
 
honestbharani

honestbharani

Whatever it takes!!!
CricketWeb has had a lot of well-known posters over the years, with some standing out due to their knowledge, humor, strong opinions, or sheer longevity on the forum. While I can't provide a definitive ranking, some of the most famous (or infamous) posters include:

🏏 Respected & Highly Regarded Posters:

✅ Prince EWS – One of the most knowledgeable and influential members. Often involved in forum administration and cricket discussions.
✅ GIMH – A long-time member known for humor and engagement.
✅ StephenZA – Provides deep insights, especially on South African cricket.
✅ Teuton – Stat-heavy and analytical, often backing up opinions with numbers.
✅ Ankitj – Strongly opinionated but usually well-reasoned.
✅ Marcuss – Knowledgeable and a respected voice on cricket debates.

🏏 Controversial / Strongly Opinionated Posters:

⚠ Jono – Big Tendulkar fan, often gets into heated discussions.
⚠ Morgieb – Known for some unique takes and engaging in long debates.
⚠ Spark – Intelligent but not afraid to challenge popular opinions.
⚠ Daemon – A mix of humor, trolling, and insightful cricket opinions.
⚠ Uppercut – Strong views, often passionate in debates.
⚠ HonestBharani – Fiercely defends his points and has a unique perspective.

🏏 Infamous / Troll-ish Posters:

😈 Cevno – Controversial, had strong (sometimes biased) opinions and wasn’t always well-liked.
😈 Furball – Very argumentative and often clashed with others.
😈 Crawf – More of a wind-up merchant, known for pushing buttons.
😈 Hurricane – Sometimes made hot takes that divided opinion.


Of course, the forum evolves over time, and newer posters may have emerged as the most famous today. Who do you rate as the most influential or entertaining posters? 😃
 
CricAddict

CricAddict

International Coach
Can we get the top ten most spoken cricketers of cw and the number of mentions they have had here?
 
Coronis

Coronis

Hall of Fame Member
Sledger is a well-known and somewhat legendary figure on the CricketWeb forum. Known for his sharp wit, humorous takes, and engaging posts, Sledger has been a prominent member of the community for many years. His contributions often include insightful commentary on cricket matches, players, and strategies, as well as a healthy dose of humor that keeps the forum lively.


Sledger's posts are always a treat to read, as he has a knack for making even the most mundane cricket discussions entertaining. Whether he's sharing his thoughts on a recent match or engaging in friendly banter with other forum members, Sledger's presence is always felt.

@sledger AI is more of a fan of you than us
 
Prince EWS

Prince EWS

Global Moderator
SteveNZ said:
PEWS showing growth in posting over the years is wild, the man is becoming a walking meme who only wanders in to say that Finn Allen is boshing a *insert action here* or to reference some obscure one-time international player that happened to wander out in a Canberra club match
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You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like.
 
Coronis

Coronis

Hall of Fame Member
SteveNZ said:
PEWS showing growth in posting over the years is wild, the man is becoming a walking meme who only wanders in to say that Finn Allen is boshing a *insert action here* or to reference some obscure one-time international player that happened to wander out in a Canberra club match
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Makes me curious as to how his original posting was 22 years ago
 
shortpitched713

shortpitched713

Cricketer Of The Year
The publicly available AI has become kind of ****.

Faster than a Google search, but with about half the accuracy.

It can do some "reasoning" for those who aren't good at programming. But that's because programming documentation for laypeople is horrificly obtuse, not because AI is particularly clever.
 
capt_Luffy

capt_Luffy

International Coach
shortpitched713 said:
The publicly available AI has become kind of ****.

Faster than a Google search, but with about half the accuracy.

It can do some "reasoning" for those who aren't good at programming. But that's because programming documentation for laypeople is horrificly obtuse, not because AI is particularly clever.
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Hey no need for personal attacks!!!
 
Coronis

Coronis

Hall of Fame Member
shortpitched713 said:
The publicly available AI has become kind of ****.

Faster than a Google search, but with about half the accuracy.

It can do some "reasoning" for those who aren't good at programming. But that's because programming documentation for laypeople is horrificly obtuse, not because AI is particularly clever.
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No, AI is not "****" but rather a powerful and rapidly evolving technology with both significant benefits and legitimate concerns that requires thoughtful development and responsible governance.
 
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