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# 6 for the All Time Test XI

# 6 for the All Time Test XI


  • Total voters
    43
  • Poll closed .

oz_fan

International Regular
This is a poll to decide the # 6 for the All Time Test XI. The list of contenders is made of allrounders and runners up of the batsman polls. The contenders are:

Allrounders
All Rounder Mat Runs HS BatAv 100 50 W BB BowlAv 5w
Aubrey Faulkner - 24 2180 204 40.74 4 8 82 7/84 26.58 4
Gary Sobers - 93 8032 365* 57.78 26 30 235 6/73 34.03 6

Batsmen
George Headley - 22 40 4 2190 270* 223 176 60.83 10 5
Sachin Tendulkar - 137 220 23 10922 248* 241* 217 55.44 37 43
Brian Lara - 131 232 6 11953 400* 375 277 52.88 34 48
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oz_fan

International Regular
Sobers but I would have liked Lara to make the side and I think Faulkner is worthy of consideration if people want three specialist fast bowlers in the side as he provides a very good 2nd spin option.
 

neville cardus

International Debutant
I believe that I've already given my vote to Sobers elsewhere, so, grudgingly, it goes Faulkner this time around.
 

Matt79

Global Moderator
Sobers - probably the best batsman on that list, so his bowling and fielding is just a not-inconsiderable bonus.
 

bagapath

International Captain
went for sobers since i may choose barnes in place of the second spinner. sobers can provide spin support to murali or warne. of course, his batting alone could have clinched him a spot.

wait a minute... why am i even explaining his selection?

what is an all time xi without him?
 
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steve132

U19 Debutant
Sobers for me. Bradman and Sobers are the only two players that I would consider to be automatic choices for any team for which they are eligible.
 

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