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**Official** 'My Current World XI' Thread
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delkap
State Vice-Captain
But look at the amount of balls he takes in getting to those 40. In world XI with that kind of batting, and Dravid to come Vaughan would be better. Especially since he has done well in Australia.Mr. Ponting said:If Richardson could only block his Test average would be 0. Considering his average looks healthy in the mid to late 40s region, MY guess is he can do more then block.
But that's just me.
delkap
State Vice-Captain
To everyone who doubts inclusion of Harmison in the XI
Go and hv a look at current ICC bowling ratings. He is no.2 I think....
And for inclusion of Clarke:
Gimme a better finisher and attacker at the same time, who can take vital wickets at time (never said with good balls), and is a very good fielder.
And why Sehwag instead of Lara in ODI's? I believe Sehwag is getting runs more consistently than Lara right now, Lara has struggled in past few series... Sehwag by his nature will get out, or destroy the opposition. There is no way anyone can drop him in "Current" ODI XI
Why Harbhajan instead of Murali in ODI's ??
Well all Murali does is bowl tightly in ODI's (which is very good to be fair) But he doesnt pick up vital wickets sometimes. Now I believe Harbhajan is a better wicket-taker than Murali in ODI's. Hence I put Murali as second choice.
And I would like to hv Kallis in the XI but I wont be dropping Ponting, Dravid, Clarke, or Sehwag (2 of em I explained above). Kallis plays at no.3 and we already hv Sachin and Ponting for the spot is Sehwag opens. So he misses out. Maybe Kallis could come in at 5, but he takes some time to get set, and u would need to drop Dravid, and I believe Dravid is a big middle-order mainstay.
Hopefully this answers all questions on my selection
Go and hv a look at current ICC bowling ratings. He is no.2 I think....
And for inclusion of Clarke:
Gimme a better finisher and attacker at the same time, who can take vital wickets at time (never said with good balls), and is a very good fielder.
And why Sehwag instead of Lara in ODI's? I believe Sehwag is getting runs more consistently than Lara right now, Lara has struggled in past few series... Sehwag by his nature will get out, or destroy the opposition. There is no way anyone can drop him in "Current" ODI XI
Why Harbhajan instead of Murali in ODI's ??
Well all Murali does is bowl tightly in ODI's (which is very good to be fair) But he doesnt pick up vital wickets sometimes. Now I believe Harbhajan is a better wicket-taker than Murali in ODI's. Hence I put Murali as second choice.
And I would like to hv Kallis in the XI but I wont be dropping Ponting, Dravid, Clarke, or Sehwag (2 of em I explained above). Kallis plays at no.3 and we already hv Sachin and Ponting for the spot is Sehwag opens. So he misses out. Maybe Kallis could come in at 5, but he takes some time to get set, and u would need to drop Dravid, and I believe Dravid is a big middle-order mainstay.
Hopefully this answers all questions on my selection
1/ So you choose Clarke because he makes runs, takes the odd wicket and is a good fielder over Kallis. Riiiiiight. Kallis is a MUCH better batsman, MUCH better bowler, and I think you are forgetting is an exceptional fielder in himself.delkap said:To everyone who doubts inclusion of Harmison in the XI
Go and hv a look at current ICC bowling ratings. He is no.2 I think....
And for inclusion of Clarke:
Gimme a better finisher and attacker at the same time, who can take vital wickets at time (never said with good balls), and is a very good fielder.
And why Sehwag instead of Lara in ODI's? I believe Sehwag is getting runs more consistently than Lara right now, Lara has struggled in past few series... Sehwag by his nature will get out, or destroy the opposition. There is no way anyone can drop him in "Current" ODI XI
Why Harbhajan instead of Murali in ODI's ??
Well all Murali does is bowl tightly in ODI's (which is very good to be fair) But he doesnt pick up vital wickets sometimes. Now I believe Harbhajan is a better wicket-taker than Murali in ODI's. Hence I put Murali as second choice.
And I would like to hv Kallis in the XI but I wont be dropping Ponting, Dravid, Clarke, or Sehwag (2 of em I explained above). Kallis plays at no.3 and we already hv Sachin and Ponting for the spot is Sehwag opens. So he misses out. Maybe Kallis could come in at 5, but he takes some time to get set, and u would need to drop Dravid, and I believe Dravid is a big middle-order mainstay.
Hopefully this answers all questions on my selection
Waughney
International Debutant
He didn't select Clarke for his batting ability relative to Kallis, he chose him because he beleives he is a good finisher and there is no need for another big score batsmen. He might also of chosen him to bring more balance to the side (sloggers-consistent scorers-finishers).Mr. Ponting said:
delkap
State Vice-Captain
On the contrary, Harbhajan was an automatic selection, till he got injured.. which lead to loss of form, and his exit for a while. But since he is coming back now, I believe he will again get the nod in favour of Kumble in ODI's.Mr. Ponting said:
And I hv no problem with Murali either. Its a matter of preference. I prefer a wicket-taker (in ODI's mind you) to a person who will dry out the runs. I could go either way depending on pich and situation.
delkap
State Vice-Captain
Thats exactly my point.. Thanks Waughney..Waughney said:
I agree Kallis is better batsman, but I think Clarke is better at no.6 than Kallis. Its about finishing matches.
For eg: in ICC Champions trophy in Sri Lanka, in the semi-final.. SAF were coasting but yet Kallis couldn't finish it. Clarke on other hand did one hell of a job in last years TVS Cup final in India.
tooextracool
International Coach
how exactly is he being wasted at 5?this is a test XI you know....orangepitch said:
tooextracool
International Coach
umm warne as captain in a side that contains ponting and smith?DJellett said:
and the point of picking vaas ahead of akhtar would be?
tooextracool
International Coach
says who?ponting has played half his career batting at 6....Mr. Ponting said:
tooextracool
International Coach
as can kallis,ponting and lara.....orangepitch said:
tooextracool
International Coach
have you realised that this is supposed to be a current world XI?delkap said:
tooextracool
International Coach
which is represented by the fact that murali has a better average and SR than harbhajan.....delkap said:
Mr Mxyzptlk
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Then he should take Sarwan.Waughney said:
delkap
State Vice-Captain
Sarwan has had 2+ years to prove himself, and I dont see him being mentioned as a great finisher. He actually bats at 4/5 in the order. Which is same as Kallis. Clarke does bat at 6, has already given some terrific performances. And IMO will be better than Sarvan. Or for that matter better than Bevan in future.Mr Mxyzptlk said:
As for Sarvan, I would rather pick Yuvraj over him....