# 5 for 1986-2006 World Test XI

aussie tragic · 17-09-2006, 11:34 AM

This is now a 5-day "Selection" Poll to pick the # 5 Batsman for the 1986-2006 World Test XI (the 3 runner-ups will be in the Poll for the # 6 position with the allrounders).

First, the 3 runner-ups from the # 4 Poll

Allan Border (LHB): 79 tests, 5340 runs @ 49.44 (11/33)
Rahul Dravid (RHB): 104 tests, 9048 runs @ 58.75 (23/46)
Brian Lara (LHB): 128 tests, 11505 runs @ 52.05 (32/47)

Plus the following # 5 nominees:

Mohammad Azharuddin (RHB): 91 tests, 5610 runs @ 44.52 (19/22)
Shivnarine Chanderpaul (LHB): 98 tests, 6531 runs @ 44.73 (14/34)
Surav Ganguly (LHB): 88 tests, 5221 runs @ 40.78 (12/25)
David Gower (LHB): 41 tests, 2846 runs @ 41.85 (18/39)
Andy Flower (LHB): 63 tests, 4794 runs @ 51.54 (12/24)
Saleem Malik (RHB): 76 tests, 4500 runs @ 44.11 (10/23)
Viv Richards (RHB): 44 tests, 2651 runs @ 43.45 (5/20)
Graham Thorpe (LHB): 100 tests, 6744 runs @ 44.66 (16/39)
Inzamam Ul-Haq (RHB): 113 tests, 8498 runs @ 50.88 (25/44)
Steve Waugh (RHB): 167 tests, 10909 runs @ 51.45 (32/50)

Btw, the 1986-2006 World XI so far:

1. Matthew Hayden (LHB): 84 tests, 7326 runs @ 53.08, 26 centuries, 26 fifties
2. Saeed Anwar (LHB): 55 tests, 4052 runs @ 45.52, 11 centuries, 25 fifties
3. Ricky Ponting (RHB): 105 tests, 8792 runs @ 58.22, 31 centuries, 34 fifties
4. Sachin Tendulkar (RHB): 132 tests, 10469 runs @ 55.39, 35 centuries, 41 fifties
5. …………………….
6. …………………….
7. Adam Gilchrist (currently leading Flower in the WK Poll)
8. …………………….
9. Shane Warne (currently leading Murali in the spinner Poll)

silentstriker · 17-09-2006, 12:01 PM

Sir Viv...its hard to vote against him.

Beleg · 17-09-2006, 12:02 PM

As far as I am concerned, the true competition is between Inzy, Waugh, Flower and Lara. (as much as I love Dravid, I don't think he should play at five) Personally it's hard for me to choose between Flower and Inzy and Steve Waugh's record speaks for itself. Waugh will probably be a deserved selection here.

steds · 17-09-2006, 12:11 PM

Can't go past Graham Thorpe.

silentstriker · 17-09-2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beleg

As far as I am concerned, the true competition is between Inzy, Waugh, Flower and Lara. (as much as I love Dravid, I don't think he should play at five) Personally it's hard for me to choose between Flower and Inzy and Steve Waugh's record speaks for itself. Waugh will probably be a deserved selection here.

No Viv in there?

Armadillo · 17-09-2006, 01:18 PM

Viv's record at no. 5 doesn't do justice to his talent. Gotta be Isaac.

open365 · 17-09-2006, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steds

Can't go past Graham Thorpe.

Graham Thorpe has no votes, vote for him now!

BoyBrumby · 17-09-2006, 01:39 PM

As tempting as it is to jump onboard the patriotic bandwagon & vote for Thorpey, I'll have to go for BCL as it just seems counter-intuitive to me to have a best XI from 86-06 & him not to be there!

adharcric · 17-09-2006, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silentstriker

Sir Viv...its hard to vote against him.

Viv Richards doesn't even stand a chance. This is not an all-time XI nor is it a 1980s XI. Take a look at the statistics and you'll see that Richards didn't accomplish much in the defined period for this poll. Lara or Waugh are the clear frontrunners with Inzy in 3rd. Lara for me, you can't possibly leave out one of the two best batsmen of the past two decades out of this team just because we've got too many Punter-loving Aussies on here

(Oh wait, I think I voted for him too)

luffy · 17-09-2006, 06:49 PM

The Ice Man(Waugh)

Mister Wright · 17-09-2006, 06:57 PM

Can't go past Steve Waugh. If he misses out on this team it would be a catastrophe. But, so would Lara missing the team.

R_D · 17-09-2006, 07:20 PM

We can't have Brian Lara missing from this team.

Slats4ever · 17-09-2006, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R_D

We can't have Brian Lara missing from this team.

word. he gets my vote

Jono · 17-09-2006, 09:07 PM

Lara for me too.

pug · 17-09-2006, 09:59 PM

Yea, Lara gets my vote too.

Does anyone fancy a 2nd 1986-2006 World Test XI? Would be interesting to see who these guys play against.

View Poll Results: # 5 Position for 1986-2006 World Test XI
Mohammad Azharuddin	0	0%
Allan Border	1	1.39%
Shivnarine Chanderpaul	1	1.39%
Rahul Dravid	4	5.56%
Surav Ganguly	0	0%
David Gower	0	0%
Andy Flower	2	2.78%
Brian Lara	30	41.67%
Saleem Malik	1	1.39%
Viv Richards	8	11.11%
Graham Thorpe	1	1.39%
Inzamam Ul-Haq	3	4.17%
Steve Waugh	21	29.17%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

17-09-2006, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
aussie tragic International Debutant Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 2,255	# 5 for 1986-2006 World Test XI This is now a 5-day "Selection" Poll to pick the # 5 Batsman for the 1986-2006 World Test XI (the 3 runner-ups will be in the Poll for the # 6 position with the allrounders). First, the 3 runner-ups from the # 4 Poll Allan Border (LHB): 79 tests, 5340 runs @ 49.44 (11/33) Rahul Dravid (RHB): 104 tests, 9048 runs @ 58.75 (23/46) Brian Lara (LHB): 128 tests, 11505 runs @ 52.05 (32/47) Plus the following # 5 nominees: Mohammad Azharuddin (RHB): 91 tests, 5610 runs @ 44.52 (19/22) Shivnarine Chanderpaul (LHB): 98 tests, 6531 runs @ 44.73 (14/34) Surav Ganguly (LHB): 88 tests, 5221 runs @ 40.78 (12/25) David Gower (LHB): 41 tests, 2846 runs @ 41.85 (18/39) Andy Flower (LHB): 63 tests, 4794 runs @ 51.54 (12/24) Saleem Malik (RHB): 76 tests, 4500 runs @ 44.11 (10/23) Viv Richards (RHB): 44 tests, 2651 runs @ 43.45 (5/20) Graham Thorpe (LHB): 100 tests, 6744 runs @ 44.66 (16/39) Inzamam Ul-Haq (RHB): 113 tests, 8498 runs @ 50.88 (25/44) Steve Waugh (RHB): 167 tests, 10909 runs @ 51.45 (32/50) Btw, the 1986-2006 World XI so far: 1. Matthew Hayden (LHB): 84 tests, 7326 runs @ 53.08, 26 centuries, 26 fifties 2. Saeed Anwar (LHB): 55 tests, 4052 runs @ 45.52, 11 centuries, 25 fifties 3. Ricky Ponting (RHB): 105 tests, 8792 runs @ 58.22, 31 centuries, 34 fifties 4. Sachin Tendulkar (RHB): 132 tests, 10469 runs @ 55.39, 35 centuries, 41 fifties 5. ……………………. 6. ……………………. 7. Adam Gilchrist (currently leading Flower in the WK Poll) 8. ……………………. 9. Shane Warne (currently leading Murali in the spinner Poll) Last edited by aussie tragic; 17-09-2006 at 11:48 AM.

17-09-2006, 01:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Armadillo State Vice-Captain Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Literate Essex- yes, it does exist! Posts: 1,092	Viv's record at no. 5 doesn't do justice to his talent. Gotta be Isaac. __________________ Member of LSU (bowl part time pies) RIP Fardin

17-09-2006, 01:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,641	As tempting as it is to jump onboard the patriotic bandwagon & vote for Thorpey, I'll have to go for BCL as it just seems counter-intuitive to me to have a best XI from 86-06 & him not to be there! __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

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17-09-2006, 12:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Beleg International Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 3,400	As far as I am concerned, the true competition is between Inzy, Waugh, Flower and Lara. (as much as I love Dravid, I don't think he should play at five) Personally it's hard for me to choose between Flower and Inzy and Steve Waugh's record speaks for itself. Waugh will probably be a deserved selection here.

17-09-2006, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
steds Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Riding public transport back and forth Posts: 16,914	Can't go past Graham Thorpe.

17-09-2006, 06:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
luffy International Captain Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: **** Posts: 5,353	The Ice Man(Waugh)

17-09-2006, 07:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
R_D International Debutant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,938	We can't have Brian Lara missing from this team.

17-09-2006, 09:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,514	Lara for me too.

17-09-2006, 09:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
pug U19 Vice-Captain Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 544	Yea, Lara gets my vote too. Does anyone fancy a 2nd 1986-2006 World Test XI? Would be interesting to see who these guys play against.

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