# 4 for 1920-39 World Test XI

[aussie tragic]

Please select the # 4 for the 1920-39 World Test XI:

Wally Hammond (Eng): 77 tests, 6883 runs @ 61.45, (22/22), HS 336*, 101 catches --- 83 wkts @ 37.77
George Headley (WI): 19 tests, 2135 runs @ 66.71, (10/5), HS 270*, 13 catches
Charles Macartney (Aus): 14 tests, 1252 runs @ 69.55 (6/3), HS 170, 4 catches --- 11 wkts @ 32.36
George (Ernest) Tyldesley (Eng): 14 tests, 990 runs @ 55.00 (3/6), HS 122, 2 catches
Kumar Duleepsinhji (Eng): 12 tests, 995 runs @ 58.53 (3/5), HS 173, 10 catches
Patsy Hendren (Eng): 51 tests, 3525 runs @ 47.63 (7/21), HS 205*, 33 catches
Dudley Nourse (SA): 14 tests, 1097 runs @ 49.86, (3/4), HS 231, 3 catches
Herbie Taylor (SA): 31 tests, 2234 runs @ 42.96, (6/13), HS 176, 16 catches

The 1929-39 World Test XI so far:

1. Jack Hobbs (56.63) --- Poll still running
2. Herb Sutcliffe (60.73) --- Poll still running
3. Don Bradman (97.94)
4. --------------

 

[adharcric]

Hammond. Headley next.

 

[oz_fan]

I'll go with Hammond just ahead of Headley who I'll vote for at 5. Both have incredible records in that era.

 

[The Sean]

Hammond. Headley next.

What he said.

Macartney really did explode after WWI, judged purely on performances in that era he's closer to a spot in this side than might be first thought. Still has to miss out though.

 

[Matt79]

Hammond, ahead of Headley just. Macartney is unlucky to not get a guernsey...

 

[silentstriker]

Headley, though Hammond might be better, its close enough.

 

[aussie tragic]

SS, it looks like only you and I are recognising the talents of the man who instigated Bradman being called the "white Headley"




[after Headley was called the "black Bradman"]

 

[Perm]

Wally Hammond, with Headley in at #5.

 

[PhoenixFire]

Hammond, one of the very greates players of all time.

 

[archie mac]

Some real talent here, the GG might just be the best of the lot, but I can't go past Hammond. I always thought it was Ernest Tyldesley?

 

[aussie tragic]

Some real talent here, the GG might just be the best of the lot, but I can't go past Hammond. I always thought it was Ernest Tyldesley?

His full name is George Ernest Tyldesley, however I should have said Ernest as this is what is was known by (first post amended)

 

[The Sean]

SS, it looks like only you and I are recognising the talents of the man who instigated Bradman being called the "white Headley"




[after Headley was called the "black Bradman"]

I think we all recognise the Black Bradman's greatness, which will become apparent when we walks in the no.5 poll.

 

[bagapath]

hammond at 4. will go for headley at 5.

 

[luffy]

Wally Hammond