Which team has the best tailenders?

[morgieb]

Depends on the definition for mine. 9-11 it's clearly Australia, but none of their bowlers are in the Ashwin/Moeen class of batsmen so with 8's in mind.....

 

[morgieb]

India shouldn't be considered for this because:
1. It seems Kohli now wants to play 5 bowlers.
2. Shami and Umesh are bad.

Shami is a half-decent slogger IMO.

 

[weldone]

Ya but compared to Australia's no. 10 (Starc or Haze), he's bad.

 

[Prince EWS]

India shouldn't be considered for this because:
1. It seems Kohli now wants to play 5 bowlers.
2. Shami and Umesh are bad.

I'd consider an Indian tail of Ashwin, Bhuvi, Yadav and Shami as being worth thinking about. If Ashwin's at 7 and Bhuvi's not playing then it becomes a complete shocker though.

 

[Daemon]

I'd consider an Indian tail of Ashwin, Bhuvi, Yadav and Shami as being worth thinking about. If Ashwin's at 7 and Bhuvi's not playing then it becomes a complete shocker though.

If we play someone like Mishra ahead of Yadav/Shami then it becomes pretty OP

 

[mr_mister]

Pollock/Kluesner/Boucher/Boje with the unfortunate Donald at 11 is a pretty sturdy lower order/tail

 

[Contra]

For India: Ashwin, Jadeja/Harby, Bhuvi, Shammi/Ishant/Umesh/Aaron (2 from these in any order).

At present Australia easily has the best tail though. It's just ridiculous.

 

[Shady Slim]

sri lanka have the most entertaining tailenders

rangana herath and his favourite sweep especially noteworthy

 

[paddymadlad]

Analysing the impact of Australia's tail in Test Cricket

 

[CaptainGrumpy]

Analysing the impact of Australia's tail in Test Cricket

Pretty impressive that New Zealand came third despite Chris Martin playing 2010-2013.

 

[weldone]

Chris Martin is like a small hair in the tail.

 

[Bolo]

Chris Martin is like a small hair in the tail.

It was fun while it lasted, but I fear the time to bid adieu to CW has come for me

 

[CaptainGrumpy]

Chris Martin is like a small hair in the tail.

But there are only four hairs. He is 25% of the hair. The tail has a bald spot.