All time world test XI selection

[Line and Length]

Botham

Border

Hammond

 

[The Sean]

Also, for everyone picking Smith as skipper here, this guy would like a word with you.

 

[Lillian Thomson]

Also, for everyone picking Smith as skipper here, this guy would like a word with you.

He shouldn’t even be in the team though.

 

[Nikhil99.99]

Counting the votes Hammond is gonna be captain for the 2nd team.Just imagine the 2nd team vs 1st team.Hammond vs Bradman?.

 

[ankitj]

Counting the votes Hammond is gonna be captain for the 2nd team.Just imagine the 2nd team vs 1st team.Hammond vs Bradman?.

Sounds quite dull tbh. Prefer Rahane vs Paine.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

If Botham wins the vote, I'd prefer him at 7 and Watling at 6. Thoughts?

 

[The Sean]

If Botham wins the vote, I'd prefer him at 7 and Watling at 6. Thoughts?

Yeah, fair shout.

 

[Lillian Thomson]

If Botham wins the vote, I'd prefer him at 7 and Watling at 6. Thoughts?

No. The only actual keeper who I would bat above Botham would be Gilchrist. That would change if keepers from the sewer like Flower or Prior start getting selected just for their runs.

 

[subshakerz]

Botham

Border

Hammond

 

[kyear2]

No 6 batsman should be a batsman first and foremost, as he will be at best the 5th bowler.

With that being said

Sir Frank Worrell

Allan Border

Hammond (really no great options there)

 

[Days of Grace]

Botham

Border

Hammond

 

[steve132]

Hammond was a terrible captain despite his greatness as a cricketer. I'm astonished that so many people would select him. Steve Smith, whatever his flaws, is far, far preferable in that role.

 

[The Sean]

Hammond was a terrible captain despite his greatness as a cricketer. I'm astonished that so many people would select him. Steve Smith, whatever his flaws, was far, far preferable in that role.

Yeah, I picked him and I agree with you. There are a lot of things to love about that 2nd XI but the leadership group isn't one of them.

Especially when looked at alongside the 1st XI where we have Bradman, Imran, Hutton, Sobers, Richards and Warne.

 

[kyear2]

Hammond was a terrible captain despite his greatness as a cricketer. I'm astonished that so many people would select him. Steve Smith, whatever his flaws, is far, far preferable in that role.

As I said above, really no great choices there.

Isn't Smith kinda disqualified though .. don't think Australia would appoint him again,.could be wrong

 

[HookShot]

Tony Greig at 6

Allan Border

Walter Hammond

 

[HookShot]

Agree with Fuller Pilch. Watling ahead of Botham in the order as peak Botham was more of a bowling all rounder.

 

[kyear2]

Agree with Fuller Pilch. Watling ahead of Botham in the order as peak Botham was more of a bowling all rounder.

Which weaken the batting compared to some of the other teams tbh

 

[HookShot]

Botham was at his best when he had less responsibility, didn’t have to build an innings and had license to throw the bat.

That’s why he averages 40 at 7, but only 29 at 6.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Hammond was a terrible captain despite his greatness as a cricketer. I'm astonished that so many people would select him. Steve Smith, whatever his flaws, is far, far preferable in that role.

haha Steve Smith

pretty sure Graeme Smith is the one up for captaincy here

Steve Smith smh

 

[Fuller Pilch]

haha Steve Smith

pretty sure Graeme Smith is the one up for captaincy here

Steve Smith smh

Steve Smith is in the 2nd XI which doesn't have a captain. Graeme is in the 4th XI. Both are contenders for the captaincy of their respective sides.