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I'm sad he's given up on Kapil ahead of Imran.
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The greatest cricketers from the subcontinent - how would you rank them?
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subshakerz
Hall of Fame Member
Genuinely surprised how almost nobody has put Tendulkar as no.1.
Arachnodouche
International Captain
When does Pant start figuring into these SC XIs? His keeping has changed from atrocious to fairly low-profile and unremarkable, and he's turned more games already than any other SC keeper-batsman in history. Has to add serious value to any side.
subshakerz
Hall of Fame Member
I would just put Sanga instead of him. Same level keeping and much better bat. Gilchrist was world-class with both gloves and bat which made him so special.
Coronis
International Coach
Jeez stop the Gavaskar wanking.
_00_deathscar
International Regular
As a cricketer? Not that surprising.
Top 10 bowler, decent bat, excellent captain/leader and all that. Far more valuable to the side than a guy who scored a lot of runs.
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Johan
State Vice-Captain
Sunil Gavaskar was one of the Greatest Batsmen of all time but whats not known is that he was also one of the greatest pacers of all time who was the spearhead of the Great indian attack from 1971 to 1979 , the only reason his statistics do not match up to the all time ATG bowler he was , is because he gave up being the attack leader and gave that role to Kapil Dev , he did this because he felt bad for the Batsmen he used to bully with his bowling.
Migara
International Coach
Ranjit Fernando was also a keeper and he rates PJ as one of the best he had ever seen with the gloves.
subshakerz
Hall of Fame Member
Anwar or Sehwag over Merchant. And I think for a subcontinent XI you need a second spinner so likely Kumble, otherwise would go for a better pacers like Shoaib or Fazal. Kapil is not necessary given the pace options and Imran and Wasim batting all the way until 7 and 8.
BazBall21
International Captain
Yeah I wanted Kapil in but I usually pick a second spinner. Chandra maybe as a slightly left field selection.
Migara
International Coach
Jadeja is a perfectly valid option
h_hurricane
International Vice-Captain
0.Ravindra Jadeja
1.Imran Khan
2.Kapil Dev
3.Sunil Gavaskar
4.Sachin Tendulkar
5.Wasim Akram
1.Imran Khan
2.Kapil Dev
3.Sunil Gavaskar
4.Sachin Tendulkar
5.Wasim Akram
mr_mister
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Gattings innings is quite impressive too
Chrish
International Debutant
Yeah must have been pretty flat wicket looking at the scoreboard. Still, fitting end of a highly illustrious career.
Also, scored 96 in his last test inning against young Wasim. He sure went on a high note.
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Also, scored 96 in his last test inning against young Wasim. He sure went on a high note.
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smash84
The Tiger King
What? Imran above Akram. When did you start committing this sacrilege?
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
Dravid, Younis Khan, Shakib, Ashwin and 3 or 4 keepers unlucky, but I'd go:
Gavaskar
Sehwag
Sangakkara
Tendulkar
Miandad
Imran (c)
Kapil
Wasim Akram
Wasim Bari (wk)
Waqar/Gupte (conditions dependent)
Murali
In a few years I'd expect Bumrah to replace Kapil, then a superior batting keeper (possibly even Pant or Rizwan) will need to replace Bari.
Gavaskar
Sehwag
Sangakkara
Tendulkar
Miandad
Imran (c)
Kapil
Wasim Akram
Wasim Bari (wk)
Waqar/Gupte (conditions dependent)
Murali
In a few years I'd expect Bumrah to replace Kapil, then a superior batting keeper (possibly even Pant or Rizwan) will need to replace Bari.
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JBMAC
State Captain
I rank Farok Engineer in my top 5 Keepers of all time. Enough said?