# 5 for 1946-2006 World Test XI

[aussie tragic]

The # 5 for the 1946-2006 World Test XI is now up for selection from the following:

Greg Chappell (Aus): 87 tests, 7110 runs @ 53.86, HS 247*, (24/31), 122 catches --- 47 wkts @ 40.70
Brian Lara (WI): 131 tests, 11,953 runs @ 52.88, HS 400*, (34/48), 164 catches
Ricky Ponting (Aus): 108 tests, 9316 runs @ 59.71, HS 257, (33/36), 121 catches
Gary Sobers (WI): 93 tests, 8032 runs @ 57.78, HS 365*, (26/30), 109 catches --- 235 wkts @ 34.03
Everton Weekes (WI): 48 tests, 4455 runs @ 58.61, HS 207, (15/19), 49 catches
Frank Worrell (WI): 51 tests, 3860 runs @ 49.48, HS 261, (9/22), 43 catches --- 69 wkts @ 38.72

** 3 Runner-ups will go into # 6 Poll with the Allrounders**

The 1946-2006 World Test XI so far:

1. Sunil Gavaskar (51.12)
2. Len Hutton (54.62)
3. Viv Richards (50.23)
4. Sachin Tendulkar (55.11)
5.
6.
7. Adam Gilchrist (48.98)


NOTE: The Spinner position has not been decided due to a draw between Murali and Warne

 

[aussie tragic]

I think Sobers is just better than Chappell, however I'll vote for him at # 6, so Chappell it is

 

[PhoenixFire]

Brian Lara for me.

 

[silentstriker]

Sobers!

Imran Khan at six. We have two spinners already, so we need Imran Khan or Keith Miller as the bowling all rounders, or we'll be lacking in pace department.

You cannot leave out Sobers, so vote for him here IMO.

 

[Anil]

bcl for me...

 

[PhoenixFire]

Why not have Sobers at 6, Miller/Khan at 7, Warne at 8 and so on?

 

[silentstriker]

Why not have Sobers at 6, Miller/Khan at 7, Warne at 8 and so on?

Because we already voted for our #7, which is the wicketkeeper (Gilchrist).

 

[Perm]

Because Gilchrist is at #7, I'll vote for Lara.

 

[PhoenixFire]

If we have Sobers as an all-rounder, then why do we need to have Miller/Khan?

 

[silentstriker]

If Lara wins here, then we will have only TWO full time pace bowlers.

 

[PhoenixFire]

Wouldn't Warne and Murali make up for that.

 

[silentstriker]

If we have Sobers as an all-rounder, then why do we need to have Miller/Khan?

Because while Sobers adds utility with his bowling, he isn't going to be a full time bowler..he'd get belted in an all time side. Basically he'd be the 5th pace bowler, or the 5th spin bowler as needed.

Whereas, Miller and Imran can more than hold their own with bowling.

 

[silentstriker]

Wouldn't Warne and Murali make up for that.

Well thats up to the voters. I'm just pointing that eventuality out. I personally don't think it would make up, but if others disagree...well thats that then.

 

[Choc]

Definately Lara for me he's just brilliant. I think the day he retire I might have to shed a tear or two

 

[PhoenixFire]

I get what you're saying, but wouldn't an attack of McGrath, Trueman, Muralitharan and Warne be good enough. I'm just assuming that those are going to the the two opening bowlers, obviously it could be anyone.

 

[silentstriker]

I get what you're saying, but wouldn't an attack of McGrath, Trueman, Muralitharan and Warne be good enough. I'm just assuming that those are going to the the two opening bowlers, obviously it could be anyone.

Against normal sides, I would say for sure. Against all time sides (which this one would face), I am not sure of that at all. IMO, you need three pace bowlers. Ideally, I'd have only one spinner but if we want to be adamant and keep both Murali & Warne in, it has to be at the expense of a batsman, not a bowler.

 

[PhoenixFire]

What would the batting line-up for the pre war XI look like?

 

[silentstriker]

What would the batting line-up for the pre war XI look like?

Well, at the very least it would have Hobbs, Hammond, and Bradman. You feel safe going in with only two full time pace bowlers against that?

 

[Choc]

I see your point silentstriker but what's a team without Brian Lara?

 

[PhoenixFire]

I agree, but they have good bowling attacks, Lara and Sobers are pretty much the same with the bat IMO.