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Best batsman to partner Bradman

Engle

State Vice-Captain
Not necessarily the 2nd best batsman, but who IYO would be the ideal batsman of all time to complement The Don in batting partnerships so as to produce the best results.

And the reasons for your selection.

( did not want to prompt with a poll - so make your selection count ) :)
 

neville cardus

International Debutant
Not necessarily the 2nd best batsman, but who IYO would be the ideal batsman of all time to complement The Don in batting partnerships so as to produce the best results.
And the reasons for your selection.
The Leviathan. Saith Braddles, "One day I hope to meet W.G. in Elysian Fields and as I reach up and touch his shaggy beard recount that I proudly walked through the Grace Gates at Lord's many times and tried to live up to his image."
 

jeevan

International 12th Man
Someone who could counter bodyline bowling. Would need to be naturally strong on the on-side and be able to quickly spot a short leg side delivery and hook it or pull every single one, and thus ridicule the whole leg theory thing. Left hand would be a plus, but not as much as the above.

For some reason Inzamam comes to mind for this, not a particular Inzi fan. Cant run much between wickets, but between him and the Don, perhaps they wouldnt need to.

Alternatively Jardine himself could probably show him best how to take a blow and not flinch. Ironic combination.
 

Athlai

Not Terrible
Someone who could counter bodyline bowling. Would need to be naturally strong on the on-side and be able to quickly spot a short leg side delivery and hook it or pull every single one, and thus ridicule the whole leg theory thing. Left hand would be a plus, but not as much as the above.

For some reason Inzamam comes to mind for this, not a particular Inzi fan. Cant run much between wickets, but between him and the Don, perhaps they wouldnt need to.

Alternatively Jardine himself could probably show him best how to take a blow and not flinch. Ironic combination.
Hayden would charge bodyline.
 

Jono

Virat Kohli (c)
Jason Gillespie would be hilarious. You'd have Bradman scoring 270 out of a score of 285 or something.
 

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