[The Sean]

Following SJS's lead, here is an equivalent from the former England batsman Tom Graveney, who picked his teams in 1982 at the end of his book of personal Top Tens. I would love it if he produced an updated edition, as it would be fascinating to see how his top 10s and his all-star teams have changed in the past 30 years.

Australia post-1945 (excluding Bradman, who he placed in the pre-war team):

Bob Simpson
Bill Lawry
Lindsay Hassett
Neil Harvey
Greg Chappell
Keith Miller
Rod Marsh
Richie Benaud (captain)
Alan Davidson
Ray Lindwall
Dennis Lillee

Doug Walters (12th Man)

The depth of batting in this team (Lindwall at 10!), without compromising on the bowling, is a massive strength. Graveney said he had three major decisions:

Hassett or Chapelli at number 3 - eventually swayed by Hassett's career FC average of 58.24.

Grout or Marsh behind the stumps - eventually deciding that Lillee and Marsh go together like bacon and eggs (he rated both men ahead of Tallon).

Davidson or Thommo as the last fast bowler - eventually deciding that he wanted the variety that Davo's left-armers would bring to the attack.

Others to follow...