All Formats Draft

[Camo999]

Wasim Akram

 

[watson]

I know that Bradman is up for grabs, and Camo999 rightly or wrongly didn't pick him, but I think that most people would assume him to be completely brilliant in any format you care to mention. Basically, whoever gets Bradman will probably win reasonably easily. Rethink??

 

[ankitj]

Wasim Akram is a gun pick. In a t20 would an outrageously high average matter as much as an amazing strike rate? I am not sure.

 

[Pothas]

Well I thought Camo would make this decision for me because in this draft it is actually worth thinking about but if he is allowed then it has to be Don Bradman.

 

[kyear2]

Wasim is actually a brilliant pick, and deserving of No. 1 in this draft.

 

[Red]

I know that Bradman is up for grabs, and Camo999 rightly or wrongly didn't pick him, but I think that most people would assume him to be completely brilliant in any format you care to mention. Basically, whoever gets Bradman will probably win reasonably easily. Rethink??

In a test, Bradman gives you a massive advantage. To be honest, I'm not sure the advantage he'd give you in a T20 would be more than a few other players I can think of. I think there are plenty of other players thru history that will give you more than Bradman in a T20 team. In a limited (50) overs game I'd imagine Bradman would be valuable, but not significantly better than plenty of others.

Basically limited overs formats negate what made Bradman great (the ability to bat for ages and concentrate and make monster scores).

 

[Camo999]

Given all formats am more than happy with Wasim. Reckon he'd be much more valuable in T20 when the match is often decided by the guy who can come in and hit 20 off an over or snare 2 or 3 quick wickets when it's in the balance. With 10 wickets to burn in 20 overs I don't reckon Bradman would be any more valuable than any other top bat. Wasim, on the other hand is probably the best limited overs bowler ever and a brutal striker of the ball - I see he even played a few T20s at the end of his career with some success.

 

[watson]

Given all formats am more than happy with Wasim. Reckon he'd be much more valuable in T20 when the match is often decided by the guy who can come in and hit 20 off an over or snare 2 or 3 quick wickets when it's in the balance. With 10 wickets to burn in 20 overs I don't reckon Bradman would be any more valuable than any other top bat. Wasim, on the other hand is probably the best limited overs bowler ever and a brutal striker of the ball - I see he even played a few T20s at the end of his career with some success.

Yeah fair call Camo.

And good one Howe for creating a complex draft as it will tricky balancing the team. Seemed easy at first, now I'm not so sure.

 

[Blakus]

I don't often get to pick Sobers in a draft, so I think I'll take this opportunity.
Sir Garfield Sobers for me.

 

[AldoRaine18]

I'd like to play if there's space.

 

[G.I.Joe]

Adam Gilchrist

 

[Saint Kopite]

I would like to play as well if there is space.

 

[harsh.ag]

Looking at the options, I think I will go for Sir Viv Richards

 

[AldoRaine18]

Damn I see it's started already. Oh well will be following it at least.

 

[Howe_zat]

Round 1

Camo999 - Wasim Akram
Pothas - Don Bradman
Blakus - Garry Sobers
GI Joe - Adam Gilchrist
harsh.ag
ohnoitsyou
Dan
Watson
morgieb
Monk
kyear2
Howe_zat
AldoRaine
Saint Kopite

 

[ohnoitsyou]

Sachin Tendulkar

 

[harsh.ag]

Sachin Tendulkaur

Got a vision of Tendulkar as a Punjabi girl. Frightening to say the least.

 

[ohnoitsyou]

Got a vision of Tendulkar as a Punjabi girl. Frightening to say the least.

**** how do I keep spelling his name wrong

 

[Dan]

Good pick imo. Gets the #4 Test position sorted, plus a Limited overs opener. Wanted him tbh.

Murali

 

[watson]

Joel Garner

The highest ranked ODI bowler of all time.