Poll: Spinner for the World Cup Dream XI

[bagapath]

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]

Warnie imo.

 

[bagapath]

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

 

[Matt79]

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*]

Murali.

 

[oitoitoi]

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

 

[_Ed_]

Dwayne Leverock IMO.

But in his absence, Warne.

 

[Ikki]

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]

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

Dire.

 

[Ikki]

Dire.

Don't mix yourself with elders, son.

 

[Jono]

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

 

[PhoenixFire]

Why change a habit of a lifetime?

 

[Sanz]

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]

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?

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.

Why change a habit of a lifetime?

 

[Jono]

It's 3am. I catch up most of my work late. What're you doing up at 5am?

Da Vinci sleep.

 

[PhoenixFire]

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

It's always funny when people revert to the condescending 'You are a child, therefore you have no credibility' crap...

Anyway, it's not my place to question you, so lets get this thread back on track.

 

[silentstriker]

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

What if I don't want a spinner in my WC team? Should be a 'No Spinner' option.

 

[Ikki]

It's always funny when people revert to the condescending 'You are a child, therefore you have no credibility' crap...

Anyway, it's not my place to question you, so lets get this thread back on track.

Has nothing to do with credibility. I was having a joke with Pasag and you jumped in as if it is any of your business or it was more. Then you get upset that I reply. It's a simply childish thing to do. It's not the first time you've done it either.

I agree, let's move on because it has nothing to do with the thread.

 

[Sanz]

What if I don't want a spinner in my WC team? Should be a 'No Spinner' option.

Anil Kumble Option is there for a reason. .

 

[silentstriker]

Anil Kumble Option is there for a reason. .

Haha, I don't want a spinner who doesn't spin either.