# 5 for the 1877-1940 Test XI

oz_fan · 18-05-2007, 06:09 AM

This is a poll to decide the number 5 batsman for the 1877-1940 Test XI. I've included Trumper in the poll as well as it was pointed out that he played several innings at the position and people were interested in voting for him. The list of contenders are:

Batsman Mat Inn NO Runs HS1 HS2 HS3 Ave 100 50
George Headley - 19 35 3 2135 270* 223 176 66.71 10 5
Stan McCabe - 39 62 5 2748 232 189* 187* 48.21 6 13
Ranji - 15 26 4 989 175 154* 93* 44.95 2 6
Stanley Jackson - 20 33 4 1415 144* 128 118 48.79 5 6
Clem Hill - 49 89 2 3412 191 188 160 39.21 7 19
Victor Trumper - 48 89 8 3163 214* 185* 166 39.04 8 13

oz_fan · 18-05-2007, 06:14 AM

My vote goes to Headley he had a phenomenal record in the time period. The runners up will also be in contention for the number 6 spot where they will compete with the allrounders.

Shaggy Alfresco · 18-05-2007, 07:02 AM

Headley.

Perm · 18-05-2007, 02:22 PM

Has to be the Black Bradman.

nightprowler10 · 18-05-2007, 02:42 PM

What a no contest. Headley.

JBH001 · 18-05-2007, 08:27 PM

Agreed. Another no-contest.

Jeez what a top 5 this line-up will have

1.Hobbs
2.Sutcliffe
3. Bradmam
4. Hammond
5. Headley

adharcric · 18-05-2007, 10:37 PM

Marshall, McGrath, Warne and Murali will dominate each and every one of 'em.

PhoenixFire · 19-05-2007, 09:45 AM

McCabe for mine, losing count of the amount of times I've said this, but many, many people say that he was more talented than Bradman, he just didn't have the application or concentration or desire to be great.

grecian · 19-05-2007, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhoenixFire

McCabe for mine, losing count of the amount of times I've said this, but many, many people say that he was more talented than Bradman, he just didn't have the application or concentration or desire to be great.

Yes but application and concentration are major parts of the batsmen's art.

PhoenixFire · 19-05-2007, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grecian

Yes but application and concentration are major parts of the batsmen's art.

Indeed, which is why he is not considered a great. But with the batting line-up we have, why not have a flair player who isn't neccaserily consistent, but can bring you amazing performances.

Shaggy Alfresco · 19-05-2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adharcric

Marshall, McGrath, Warne and Murali will dominate each and every one of 'em.

Those bunch of lightweights would be dying of polio the moment they stepped back in time to the 30's.

PhoenixFire · 19-05-2007, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaggy Alfresco

Those bunch of lightweights would be dying of polio the moment they stepped back in time to the 30's.

Nah, McGrath, Murali and Marshall would survive in any age, not sure about Warne, I expect he probably would too.

pasag · 19-05-2007, 10:51 AM

All legends, but Headley it is.

stumpski · 19-05-2007, 11:24 AM

He batted at #3 for virtually the whole of his Test career, but if this is the only slot available, he should be the one to take it.

neville cardus · 19-05-2007, 01:29 PM

A sympathy vote for Trumper.

View Poll Results: # 5 for the 1877-1940 Test XI
George Headley	22	84.62%
Stan McCabe	1	3.85%
Ranji	0	0%
Stanley Jackson	0	0%
Clem Hill	0	0%
Victor Trumper	3	11.54%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

18-05-2007, 06:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
oz_fan International Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,977	# 5 for the 1877-1940 Test XI This is a poll to decide the number 5 batsman for the 1877-1940 Test XI. I've included Trumper in the poll as well as it was pointed out that he played several innings at the position and people were interested in voting for him. The list of contenders are: Batsman Mat Inn NO Runs HS1 HS2 HS3 Ave 100 50 George Headley - 19 35 3 2135 270* 223 176 66.71 10 5 Stan McCabe - 39 62 5 2748 232 189* 187* 48.21 6 13 Ranji - 15 26 4 989 175 154* 93* 44.95 2 6 Stanley Jackson - 20 33 4 1415 144* 128 118 48.79 5 6 Clem Hill - 49 89 2 3412 191 188 160 39.21 7 19 Victor Trumper - 48 89 8 3163 214* 185* 166 39.04 8 13 __________________ Member of CW Black Goalkeeper for the Northside Power NZI Manager in WCC

18-05-2007, 07:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shaggy Alfresco International 12th Man Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: location, location Posts: 1,738	Headley. __________________ CW Colts Member, Cricketweb XI Batsman and TIME Man of the Year 2006 "As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler; solitude will not be solitude, poverty will not be poverty, nor weakness weakness. " 4505 Dev League runs @ 57.02 734 Test runs @ 48.93

18-05-2007, 02:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
nightprowler10 Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 13,389	What a no contest. Headley. __________________ Can't decide on a signature? Why not Zoidberg? (\/) (;,,;) (\/) RIP Craigos

19-05-2007, 10:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
pasag RTDAS Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Looking for milksteak Posts: 31,679	All legends, but Headley it is. __________________ Rest In Peace Craigos 2003-2012

18-05-2007, 06:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
oz_fan International Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,977	My vote goes to Headley he had a phenomenal record in the time period. The runners up will also be in contention for the number 6 spot where they will compete with the allrounders.

18-05-2007, 08:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
JBH001 International Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 3,236	Agreed. Another no-contest. Jeez what a top 5 this line-up will have 1.Hobbs 2.Sutcliffe 3. Bradmam 4. Hammond 5. Headley

18-05-2007, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
adharcric International Coach Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 10,898	Marshall, McGrath, Warne and Murali will dominate each and every one of 'em.

19-05-2007, 11:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
stumpski Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Medway valley Posts: 5,266	He batted at #3 for virtually the whole of his Test career, but if this is the only slot available, he should be the one to take it.

19-05-2007, 01:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
neville cardus International 12th Man Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 1,672	A sympathy vote for Trumper.

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