Poll: Spinner for the World Cup Dream XI

bagapath · 03-06-2008, 03:43 AM

Here are the spinners who have taken 20 wickets or more in World Cup matches against big teams. Choose one. Akram and McGrath are taking the new ball.

SK Warne (Aus) 1996-1999 14 14 132.5 14 542 27 4/29 20.07 4.08 29.5 4 0
GB Hogg (Aus) 2003-2007 15 15 125.3 6 551 27 4/29 20.40 4.39 27.8 1 0
Abdul Qadir (Pak) 1983-1987 13 13 135.4 8 506 24 5/44 21.08 3.72 33.9 2 1
Mushtaq Ahmed (Pak) 1992-1996 13 12 118.0 3 506 23 3/41 22.00 4.28 30.7 0 0
M Muralitharan (SL) 1996-2007 23 23 216.1 8 875 36 4/31 24.30 4.04 36.0 1 0
A Kumble (India) 1996-2003 15 15 144.0 4 610 21 3/35 29.04 4.23 41.1 0 0
ST Jayasuriya (SL) 1992-2007 30 27 191.2 2 955 25 3/12 38.20 4.99 45.9 0 0

Spinksy · 03-06-2008, 03:44 AM

Warnie imo.

bagapath · 03-06-2008, 03:46 AM

I've gone for Warnie. His performances in the 1999 world cup are among some of the best cricketing moments in my memory.

Matt79 · 03-06-2008, 03:47 AM

Hogg would actually be a deserved winner here strangely enough - the guy was a champion at WCs.

I'll go for Warne, ahead of Hogg and Murali. Shan't get into the whole Warne vs. Murali debate again in order to justify why, besides noting that in considering WC matches only, as we are here, the statistics are even or technically slightly in Warne's favour, rather than the reverse. Plus Warne is a better batsman, so given they're pretty close in bowling terms, that might tip it. (of course, taking that rationale further, i should therefore select Hogg)...

99* · 03-06-2008, 03:52 AM

Murali.

oitoitoi · 03-06-2008, 04:51 AM

I reckon Saqlain would have been in with a shout too. I've gone for Murali.

_Ed_ · 03-06-2008, 05:16 AM

Dwayne Leverock IMO.

But in his absence, Warne.

Ikki · 03-06-2008, 11:39 AM

Warne by a mile. Best overall record and best finals record. Most unbelievable performances in 1996 and 1999. Warne is God.

BTW Pasag, how much did Sanz give you to close that thread?

PhoenixFire · 03-06-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KaZoH0lic

BTW Pasag, how much did Sanz give you to close that thread?

Dire.

Ikki · 03-06-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixFire

Dire.

Don't mix yourself with elders, son.

Jono · 03-06-2008, 01:00 PM

Why are you acting like a dickhead at 4:17am?

PhoenixFire · 03-06-2008, 01:09 PM

Why change a habit of a lifetime?

Sanz · 03-06-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaZoH0lic

Warne by a mile. Best overall record and best finals record. Most unbelievable performances in 1996 and 1999. Warne is God.

BTW Pasag, how much did Sanz give you to close that thread?

You are really worse than anyone can possibly imagine.

I just hope that James is watching and gives you a well deserved Ban.

Ikki · 03-06-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

Why are you acting like a dickhead at 4:17am?

It's 3am. I catch up most of my work late.

What're you doing up at 5am?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanz

You are really worse than anyone can possibly imagine.

I just hope that James is watching and gives you a well deserved Ban.

You are an absolute disgrace. The hypocrisies you put forth then take back...and you have the nerve to comment about me.

I was having a poke at Pasag, it didn't need to descend into this.

Unfortunately, we have kids running around and mixing themselves up instead of deleting/merging and clearing threads.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhoenixFire

Why change a habit of a lifetime?

Jono · 03-06-2008, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaZoH0lic

It's 3am. I catch up most of my work late.

What're you doing up at 5am?

Da Vinci sleep.

View Poll Results: Who will be the first choice spinner in your World Cup Dream XI?
Shane Warne	23	76.67%
Brad Hogg	2	6.67%
Muralitharan	5	16.67%
Anil Kumble	0	0%
Sanath Jayasuriya	0	0%
Abdul Qadir	0	0%
Mushtaq Ahmed	0	0%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

03-06-2008, 03:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
bagapath International Vice-Captain Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,620	Poll: Spinner for the World Cup Dream XI Here are the spinners who have taken 20 wickets or more in World Cup matches against big teams. Choose one. Akram and McGrath are taking the new ball. SK Warne (Aus) 1996-1999 14 14 132.5 14 542 27 4/29 20.07 4.08 29.5 4 0 GB Hogg (Aus) 2003-2007 15 15 125.3 6 551 27 4/29 20.40 4.39 27.8 1 0 Abdul Qadir (Pak) 1983-1987 13 13 135.4 8 506 24 5/44 21.08 3.72 33.9 2 1 Mushtaq Ahmed (Pak) 1992-1996 13 12 118.0 3 506 23 3/41 22.00 4.28 30.7 0 0 M Muralitharan (SL) 1996-2007 23 23 216.1 8 875 36 4/31 24.30 4.04 36.0 1 0 A Kumble (India) 1996-2003 15 15 144.0 4 610 21 3/35 29.04 4.23 41.1 0 0 ST Jayasuriya (SL) 1992-2007 30 27 191.2 2 955 25 3/12 38.20 4.99 45.9 0 0

03-06-2008, 11:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ikki International Coach Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Death Queen Island Posts: 12,042	Warne by a mile. Best overall record and best finals record. Most unbelievable performances in 1996 and 1999. Warne is God. BTW Pasag, how much did Sanz give you to close that thread? __________________ I think there'll sooner be another Bradman than another Warne. - Gidgeon Haigh [Warne is] the greatest bowler ever produced in this entire world - Muttiah Muralidaran [Warne is] the greatest bowler of all time - Glenn McGrath In my opinion Shane Warne is the greatest cricketer who's ever lived - Ian Botham Warne is the greatest cricketer to pick up a ball ever. And is the greatest bowler I have ever laid eyes on. - Brian Lara Last edited by Ikki; 03-06-2008 at 11:42 AM.

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Spinksy Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On the street tbh Posts: 652	Warnie imo.

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bagapath International Vice-Captain Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,620	I've gone for Warnie. His performances in the 1999 world cup are among some of the best cricketing moments in my memory.

03-06-2008, 03:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
99* International Debutant Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auckland Posts: 2,593	Murali.

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oitoitoi State Vice-Captain Join Date: May 2008 Location: England (support India) Posts: 1,404	I reckon Saqlain would have been in with a shout too. I've gone for Murali.

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_Ed_ Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Auckland, Aotearoa Posts: 19,103	Dwayne Leverock IMO. But in his absence, Warne.

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