Dream ODI XI: Vote for the SPINNER

[Uppercut]

Murali. Can understand voting Warne over Murali in Tests, but no debate in ODIs IMO.

Same. I'd actually pick Warne every time in tests, but in ODIs I don't think it's close.

 

[Himannv]

Voted for Murali.

 

[stephen]

Same. I'd actually pick Warne every time in tests, but in ODIs I don't think it's close.

This.

 

[Fusion]

Murali. Can understand voting Warne over Murali in Tests, but no debate in ODIs IMO.

Yup, my thinking as well. I'll take Warne in Tests and Murali in ODI's.

 

[Anil]

murali rather easily...

 

[age_master]

Went for Warne. Saqlain tempting though.

 

[Sir Alex]

Murali easily.

 

[Sir Alex]

Warne. Statistically as good or close enough to the others. Was absolute champion at WCs and has an amazing record there. His performances in 99 will be amongst the greatest in the history of cricket. He also was a decent bat and excellent slip fielder.

It's astonishing how their world cup figures are similar, although murali stands out for having taken more wickets.

Murali has taken 53 wickets @ 19.69 with eco rate of 3.83

Warne has 32 wickets@ 19.5 with economy rate of 3.83 as well!

Both featured in 2 finals and won 1.

 

[vic_orthdox]

It's astonishing how their world cup figures are similar, although murali stands out for having taken more wickets.

Murali has taken 53 wickets @ 19.69 with eco rate of 3.83

Warne has 32 wickets@ 19.5 with economy rate of 3.83 as well!

Both featured in 2 finals and won 1.

Haha, crazy.

Murali played at four now, yeah?

 

[bagapath]

murali's 7 fer against a strong indian batting lineup in a usually batsman friendly sharjah ground is one of the greatest spin bowling performances in limited overs internationals

 

[Sir Alex]

Haha, crazy.

Murali played at four now, yeah?

Yes. Progressively got better with each one. He was a contender for man of series last time with 23 wickets @ 15 and eco rate of just over 4.

 

[bagapath]

murali winning this poll without breaking sweat

 

[Pothas]

Just amazed that Saqlain is only 33.

 

[Sir Alex]

Just amazed that Saqlain is only 33.

Ages of pakistani players should almost always be taken with a pinch of salt.

 

[Migara]

Actually looks 33 as well. Saqlain I think is from a well educated family.

 

[GraemeSmith]

Actually looks 33 as well.

Looks 33? I saw an interview of him a few days ago on youtube and maybe it's the beard but the man looks like he's in his late 40s.

 

[Migara]

Looks 33? I saw an interview of him a few days ago on youtube and maybe it's the beard but the man looks like he's in his late 40s.

That's probaly you have not see much muslims with the huge beard on. We get to see many, and I would think you don't see many Asians as well. I am familiar with both of them. Saqlain looks in middle 30s for sure.

 

[Ikki]

A crying shame!

YouTube - Shane Warne awesome spell, 10-4-29-4 vs South Africa - 1999 World Cup Semi Final

 

[Sir Alex]

A crying shame!

YouTube - Shane Warne awesome spell, 10-4-29-4 vs South Africa - 1999 World Cup Semi Final

Awesome spell indeed that was, although saffers of then weren't exactly the greatest players of spin.

 

[Uppercut]

A crying shame!

YouTube - Shane Warne awesome spell, 10-4-29-4 vs South Africa - 1999 World Cup Semi Final