Opening Bowlers for the All Time Test XI

[oz_fan]

This is a poll to decide the opening bowlers for the All Time Test XI. Choose TWO of the following:

Bowler mat wkts bbi bbm ave econ sr 5w 10w Wkt/Test
Glenn McGrath -124 563 8/24 10/27 21.64 2.49 51.95 29 3 4.54
Harold Larwood - 21 78 6/32 10/124 28.35 2.67 63.7 4 1 3.715
Fred Spofforth - 18 94 7/44 14/90 18.41 2.48 44.52 7 4 5.222
Sydney Barnes - 27 189 9/103 17/159 16.43 2.36 41.65 24 7 7
Malcom Marshall - 81 376 7/22 11/89 20.94 2.68 46.76 22 4 4.64

 

[archie mac]

First time I have been the quickest gun

Quick stop the voting

 

[oz_fan]

Marshall was my first choice. The other choice was much tougher. I decided to vote for McGrath just ahead of Barnes.

 

[Perm]

Marshall and Spofforth, although I'm regretting not picking McGrath, especially as the team will likely have two spinners.

 

[pasag]

Haha, these are so hard. Marshall and Barnes I guess.

 

[_Ed_]

That's not an easy choice. Went for Barnes and Marshall in the end, but Spofforth and McGrath would be a fairly menacing opening pair.

 

[Poker Boy]

Marshall and McGrath because its a nice contrast of height and pace - the small quick guy and the tall accurate one. Provides a contrrasting challenge for batsmen.

 

[bagapath]

macko and pigeon for now. will think of barnes later (at the cost of the second spinner).

 

[Fusion]

Marshall and Barnes.

 

[silentstriker]

Marshall and McGrath. Barnes will undoubtedly get in, but not as 'opening'.

 

[adharcric]

Marshall and McGrath to own Bradman, Hobbs and co.

 

[PhoenixFire]

Marshall and Barnes

 

[JBH001]

Oooh, a bit of a toughy.

But I go for Marshall and McGrath with I think Barnes to be the ideal 1st change for this bowling line-up. Probably have to pick one spinner, dependant on who is picked as the all-rounder (Faulker would allow Barnes, Sobers? Hmmmmm....)

 

[neville cardus]

Spoff and Barney.

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