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My Side

superkingdave

Hall of Fame Member
Ive got an awesome side at the moment for Lancs and England and after another landslide victory over Indiai i thought i share it, everyone should post up their current sides as well.

England 2041:

1. Alan Eaton (28, RHB): 80 Tests, 8048 runs @ 78.90
Agressive opener, holds test match record with 411
2. Alan Daly (26, RHB) 9 Tests, 968 runs @ 107.56
New boy, scored 5 centuries in 11 innings
3. Barry Leaburn (26, RHB), 58 Tests, 4286 runs @ 63.97
Mr. Dependable, averages 85 at County level
4. Robert Garside (26. LHB) 87 Tests, 7754 runs @ 75.28
The most gifted batter in the side, averages a century every 3 completed innings
5. Graham McLeod (29, RHB) 105 Tests, 9605 runs @ 73.32
Most Experienced player in the side, seen it all
6. A Fogden(22, WK, RHB) 36 Tests, 1532 runs @ 43.77
Young Keeper, already with 4 centuries to his name
7. A York (31, LHB, SLA) 80 Tests, 3310 runs @ 46.62, 145 Wickets @ 32.68)
The old man of the team, struggling to justify his place in the test side as their are better batters and he's bowled just 38 overs in the last 2 years{/I]
8. P Birchall(20, OS), 8 Tests, 44 wickets @ 12.57
Most promising spinner to emerge in years, handy with the bat aswell
9. A Cleef (28, RHB, RFM) 59 Tests, 1289runs @29.30, 330 wickets @ 16.87
Lethal with the ball and dangerous with the bat, if he were an Aussie he'd be an all rounder
10. Andy Osborne (28, RF) 76 Tests, 257 wickets @ 19.34
Came on to the scene at the same time as Popplewell, unspectacular but explosive, especially in ODI's
11. Morris Popplewell (27, LFM) 83 Tests, 538 wickets @17.15
The Golden boy when he burst on to the scene, has an awesome record, even if people think he could do even better.

Thats my current first XI, the Alan Daly is currently in the side as my other regular opener, (J Whitehead, 8408 runs @ 61.37) is injured but on this form he'll keep his place. S Yates( 1096 runs @ 78.29) sometimes plays in place of York. Birchall made his debut last year and is currently keeping A Clews(336 wickets@18.20) out of the side.

In ODI's my batting isn't that great, 3 batsmen average over 50 (including Leaburn 2803 @ 75.76) and the rest average 40-50. My bowling is phenomenal though, with Osborne(185 @12.05), Popplewell(221@13.93), G Orton (111@14.34), Clews( 117@14.56) and Cleef(158@15.92) my front line attack.

This recent game against India emphasised the quality. What are everyone elses current sides like?
 

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BlackCap_Fan

State Vice-Captain
How do you get such good players? Do you just wait for a few seans for goo players to pop out of the youth team?
 

superkingdave

Hall of Fame Member
Yeah you dont get many good before 2010, after that i tend to get at least one good player a season depending on who retires - i also pay a lot more attention to second team average when selecting batsmen from other sides, i had a guy who was averaging 25 in FC at Durham, but his second team ave was 72, and he ended up averaging 60 for england over 100 tests.
 

Jamee999

Hall of Fame Member
My England Team in 2007 but it's nothing too special bar. The Ashes

Marcus Trescothick(31 LHB) 43 Tests 2497 runs @ 32.86
His stats don't do him justice but he's likely to take the captaincy when the current captain retires. The ODI Keeper
Andrew Strauss (30 LHB) 12 Tests 752 runs @ 44.23
The new opener who replaced Butcher at the end of 2006 and kept his place through the Ashes
Kevin Pietersen (26 RHB) 47 Tests 4000 runs @ 52.63
The best Number 3 in the World Pietersen has made a great 3-4 partnership with Bassano
Chris Bassano (31 RHB) 35 Tests 3168 runs @ 56.57
The golden boy of English Cricket: he batted us to the Ashes
Graham Thorpe (37 LHB) 100 Tests 7359 runs @ 47.17
A great English batsman who is not wanted to retire as he's still making good scores
Mark Ramparkash (37 RHB) 91 Tests 4896 runs @ 34.24
Had 3 good years as captain but goes into this Test knowing it will be his last. Looking for 104 runs in the match for his 5000.
Russell Warren (35 RHB,WK) 13 Tests 579 runs @ 36.00
The new wicketkeeper who's not up to the ODI standard
Vikram Solanki (31 RHB,OS) 8 Tests 389 runs @ 48.62 19 wickets @ 46.21
An unusual player to have at 8, Vikram plays an important part in England's huge totals
James Middlebrook (30 OS) 36 Tests 155 wickets @ 30.29
The regular spinner but isn't getting a certain spot because of Hoggard
Ricaldo Anderson (30 RMF) 8 Tests 30 wickets @ 33.07
A new pacer to the English attack, Anderson has still not managed to convert First Class Form into Test Wickets
Paul Hutchinson (30 LFM) 20 Tests 91 wickets @ 28.01
He's been around for 4 years and has played in 3 Ashes Series but his crown on a still young head was leading the attack in the Ashes Victory

The only other player in the running for a spot is Matthew Hoggard 152 wickets @ 31.42

All Stats accurate to End of the 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka.
 

Kweek

Cricketer Of The Year
you have te same problem as i have...the bowlers..there are no decent bowlers for england..very annoying, will post my squad soon :)
 

Kweek

Cricketer Of The Year
England in 2009
Martin Stafford (27 RHB) 53 tests 4500runs @ 44.15 9x100 23x50
he came pretty early, and impressed from the start till now in Tests, 100 on debut was very cool, he's getting back into form
Bill Shuttleworth (24 RHB) 8 tests 807 @ 50.44 3x100 4x50
Pretty new on the scene, very good opening batsman and is impressing me, kicked Trescothick out of the team.
Kevin Pietersen (28 RHB) 72 tests 4899 runs @ 36.83 8x100 23x50
Captain of the team, not doing as good as i expected, but steady batting
Matthew Wood (28 RHB) 43 tests 3820 runs @ 51.62 5x100 24x50
Has a great form lately and always makes runs with a higscore of 240*
Daniel Biley (26 RHB) 24 tests 1785 runs @ 37.98 4x100 8x50
also a newby, good guy makes some runs good form most of the time.
Christopher Bassano (33 RHB) 54 tests 3154 runs @ 3154 5x100 17x50
Also a batsman were i expected way more from he shouldve made way more runs in my opinion.
we have no steady keeper, im trying all possibilities :) Kenway is keeper ATM but its not going to well with hm atm:)
Matthew Hoggard (32 RFM) 75 tests 267 wickets @ 32.49
best bowler in the team always steady
Michael Smethurst (32 RM) 32 tests 115 wickets @ 35.25
Good bowlers takes his wicket most of the time.
Paul Hutchison (31 LFM) 45 tests 188 wickets @ 32.66
Steady left armer bowls good, but also has off days now and then.
Kevin Dean 17 tests 35 wickets @ 53.47
is awesome in FC but just doesnt get his line and length in Test.

not a to good team, expect the openers and wood who are awesome :) hopefully i will get some decent bowlers soon !
 

Cloete

International Captain
superkingdave said:
Ive got an awesome side at the moment for Lancs and England and after another landslide victory over Indiai i thought i share it, everyone should post up their current sides as well.

England 2041:

1. Alan Eaton (28, RHB): 80 Tests, 8048 runs @ 78.90
Agressive opener, holds test match record with 411
2. Alan Daly (26, RHB) 9 Tests, 968 runs @ 107.56
New boy, scored 5 centuries in 11 innings
3. Barry Leaburn (26, RHB), 58 Tests, 4286 runs @ 63.97
Mr. Dependable, averages 85 at County level
4. Robert Garside (26. LHB) 87 Tests, 7754 runs @ 75.28
The most gifted batter in the side, averages a century every 3 completed innings
5. Graham McLeod (29, RHB) 105 Tests, 9605 runs @ 73.32
Most Experienced player in the side, seen it all
6. A Fogden(22, WK, RHB) 36 Tests, 1532 runs @ 43.77
Young Keeper, already with 4 centuries to his name
7. A York (31, LHB, SLA) 80 Tests, 3310 runs @ 46.62, 145 Wickets @ 32.68)
The old man of the team, struggling to justify his place in the test side as their are better batters and he's bowled just 38 overs in the last 2 years{/I]
8. P Birchall(20, OS), 8 Tests, 44 wickets @ 12.57
Most promising spinner to emerge in years, handy with the bat aswell
9. A Cleef (28, RHB, RFM) 59 Tests, 1289runs @29.30, 330 wickets @ 16.87
Lethal with the ball and dangerous with the bat, if he were an Aussie he'd be an all rounder
10. Andy Osborne (28, RF) 76 Tests, 257 wickets @ 19.34
Came on to the scene at the same time as Popplewell, unspectacular but explosive, especially in ODI's
11. Morris Popplewell (27, LFM) 83 Tests, 538 wickets @17.15
The Golden boy when he burst on to the scene, has an awesome record, even if people think he could do even better.

Thats my current first XI, the Alan Daly is currently in the side as my other regular opener, (J Whitehead, 8408 runs @ 61.37) is injured but on this form he'll keep his place. S Yates( 1096 runs @ 78.29) sometimes plays in place of York. Birchall made his debut last year and is currently keeping A Clews(336 wickets@18.20) out of the side.

In ODI's my batting isn't that great, 3 batsmen average over 50 (including Leaburn 2803 @ 75.76) and the rest average 40-50. My bowling is phenomenal though, with Osborne(185 @12.05), Popplewell(221@13.93), G Orton (111@14.34), Clews( 117@14.56) and Cleef(158@15.92) my front line attack.

This recent game against India emphasised the quality. What are everyone elses current sides like?

How did you find such a good keeper?

I've never had a keeper average over 40 for a career!
 

Robertinho

Cricketer Of The Year
This is my Worcestershire team in 2009. I captained England for 3-4 years, then grew tired of it and decided that until I win everything in the Domestic league, I will steer clear from internationals.

1. N. Marston (29, RHB) 11922 runs @ 44.16
He came in during the second season as a replacement for Pollard. His first season was incredible - 2000 runs at 75.68. He's been steadily dropping since, but still has his days.
2. M. Butcher (37, LHB) 17743 runs @ 37.83
His career average doesn't reflect the performance he's seen at Worcestershire. Last season he scored 995 runs at 45.23. Soon to retire, no doubt.
3. A. Strauss (32, RHB) 9748 runs @ 34.81
Never quite developed into the star I was hoping, though last year he showed a glimpse of his capabilities - 1165 runs at 46.60.
4. J. Kallis (33, RHB/RFM) 19662 runs @ 46.93, 590 wickets @ 28.75
What more needs to be said? Last year he scored 2100 runs @ 80. I decided to resign him, and so far he has scored 1046 @ 58.11. Very rarely use his bowling, however.
5. I. Bell (27, RHB) 11923 runs @ 43.20
He came in around the same time as Strauss. Very reliable, rarely makes huge scores. Last season he scored 1347 @ 34.54, but with 1 century and 9 half-centuries.
6. A. Flintoff (31, RHB/RFM) 8654 runs @ 33.54, 227 wickets @ 36.18
Hasn't quite developed into the greatest batsmen of all time, but has handy knocks here and there. Last season was spectacular, 826 runs at 43.47, only managing 1 century.
7. M. Wood (28, RHB) 9152 runs @ 43.37
A new addition this year, who I have coached as England captain. Has been solid this season, albeit away on international duty. So far, 448 runs at 40.73.
8. J. Crawley (37, RHB, wk) 26140 runs @ 45.78
A silent performer with the bat, Crawley has led us to victory on many occasions with his excellent ability to rotate strike. Set to retire, he's been with us for over 5 years. This season, has scored 778 runs at 51.87.
9. C. Silverwood (34, RFM) 835 wickets @ 27.00
One third of our experienced and aging bowling attack, he's been fairly consistent, and always ready to hold his own in a partnership with Crawley, the two recently mounted a 171 run partnership. This season, has taken 33 wickets at 25.91.
10. P. Hutchinson (32, LFM) 980 wickets @ 24.07
Possibly our best bowler, he is always opening the bowling for England. Did manage most wickets in a season 2 years ago with 103. Currently, has taken 40 wickets at 26.00.
11. N. Carter (34, LMF) 344 wickets @ 25.90
Oddly enough, we REsigned Neil last year after terminating his contract several years prior. Only in the team due to lack of any other bowlers, has only taken 47 wickets at 32.60 this season.
 

bryce

International Regular
superkingdave said:
Yeah you dont get many good before 2010, after that i tend to get at least one good player a season depending on who retires - i also pay a lot more attention to second team average when selecting batsmen from other sides, i had a guy who was averaging 25 in FC at Durham, but his second team ave was 72, and he ended up averaging 60 for england over 100 tests.
and you don't redo the contracts ?
 

SirBloody Idiot

Cricketer Of The Year
My English side in the year 2071.

Richard Dyson (32, RHB) 109 tests, 7612 runs @ 38.84, 18 centuries
Very agressive opener in a form slump after average has dropped by seven in the last three seasons.

Lawrence Eddery (35, RHB, Captain) 1169 tests, 3029 runs @ 44.02, 30 centuries
Brilliant captain after taking over from keeper Vic Legg two seasons ago. Has been a solid opener since taking over the spot after the departure of 20 000 test run veteran Mark Behm.

Dominic Mason (27, RHB) 12 tests, 888 runs @ 55.50, 3 centuries
Younger brother of Greg Mason. Scored 200 on debt, but has since struggled a bit.

John Behm (31, RHB, WK) 111 tests, 9034 runs @ 55.42, 26 centuries
Not a wicketkeeper per-se, but after the retirement of legendary keeper Vic Legg, no prominent keeper has come through, so he takes the spot.

Mark Andrews (31, LHB) 138 tests, 11683 runs @ 53.84, 37 centuries; 162 ODIs, 6309 runs @ 58.41, 13 centuries
One of the greats already at 31 years of age. Averaged in the seventies after 100 One Dayers, but form has since gone. Future captain.

Gregory Mason (30, RHB) 108 tests, 9287 runs @ 57.68, 30 centuries
Possibly a contender for the captaincy alongside Mark Andrews. Batted well at three until his younger brother came through, and now bats at six.

Sydney Barnes (27, RHB) 20 tests, 1487 runs @ 61.96, 4 centuries
Unlucky to not get more tests, but will now be a regular contributer. Great average but found it hard to break through in his limited opportunities.

Nathan Murray (38, RFM) 76 tests, 324 wickets @ 27.62
Was off and on as a fast bowler when Geoffery Street was injured. After a group of retirements he became the opening bowler and one of the better quicks in the country.

Max Rule (27, RLS) 42 tests, 268 wickets @ 21.20
Didn't get a spot in the team after John Yau and slow left armer Chris Payne tookm up the spots. After they retired, he became the premier spin bowler.

John Rampling (31, ROS) 3 tests, 8 tests @ 25.62
Never has had a go in his career, with only three tests despite the 600 FC wickets at 19. After retirements he will become a regular player in the team.

Fred Stoddart (34, RFM) 103 tests, 486 wickets @ 25.98
Broke down with a lot of injuries, but still amassed wickets. A solid player upstaged by the batting order.
 

superkingdave

Hall of Fame Member
Nah i dont do that, then you would have to keep loading it up all the time, you get good enough players as it is - and a lot of the time the guys with high second team averages are pretty much flops. i had a guy who had a second team ave of 85 but his FC average was 32 after 3 seasons so i got rid of him.
 

bryce

International Regular
superkingdave said:
Nah i dont do that, then you would have to keep loading it up all the time, you get good enough players as it is - and a lot of the time the guys with high second team averages are pretty much flops. i had a guy who had a second team ave of 85 but his FC average was 32 after 3 seasons so i got rid of him.
looking at the averages of your players i must say you've done a bloody good job
 

Simon

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My Current Australian Side

1. Malcolm Cocran (29, RHB) 12 tests - 1140 runs @ 57.00 - 4x100, 8x50 - Best 157
Recently got his chance to play test cricket after an injury to captain James Fielding, scored a heap of runs, did play a couple of matches earlier in his career but not with much success.

2. Max Astwood (28, RHB) 37 tests - 2671 runs @ 43.79 - 4x100, 24x50 - Best 147
Was a major success early on, scoring a century on debut, hasnt done a lot since, but manages to keep his spot in the side by scoring a 70 or 80 whenever his spot comes under the spotlight.

3. James Fielding (35, RHB) 124 tests - 9567 runs @ 47.83 - 22x100, 54x50 - Best 213
Captain had an average over 50 for his first 50 or 60 tests, steady scores means he keeps his spot in the side for now. Formally an opener, but now bats after three due to the form of Cocran.

4. Sam Lee (31, RHB) 69 tests - 5226 runs @ 47.51 - 14x100, 32x50 - Best 184
Middle order batsman who like Fielding formally had an average above 50, still scores heavily and is a likely captain in a season or two. Also one of the better one day batsman with an average of 45.

5. Neil Wise (32, RHB) 89 tests - 6775 runs @ 52.52 - 20x100, 32x50 - Best 215*
The best batsman in the line up has had a brilliant last couple of years. Always batted at number 5 and many times has rescued the innings with a good knock, like Lee he is also one of out best one day batsman with an average over 47.

6. Martin Harkness (36, RHB) 133 tests - 9506 runs @ 44.42 - 25x100, 42x50 - Best 256
Long time servant to the side is nearing the end of his career. a number 3 batsman for 10 or so years was moved back to number 6 due to his falling average and the emergence of Cocran. maintained an average of 50 early in his career, but the lack of runs means hes probably in his last summer of cricket.

7. James Rickman (32, RHB - WK) 108 tests - 3773 runs @ 26.57 - 1x100, 22x50 - Best 104
Long time keeper has done a reasonable job. Has gotten better with age, scoring a couple of fifties a season. Recently scored a well deserved maiden test century. Also an opening batsman in one day cricket where his best score is 141. Probably has a few good seasons left in him yet.

8. Andrew Moriarty (33, RHB - OS) 132 tests - 3044 runs @ 17.30 - 0x100, 9x50 - Best 79 - 541 wickets @ 17.56 19x5wi, 1x10wm, Best 7/45
Was the preimer spinner earlier in his career until Vic Huckerby came along. We always play the two spinners no matter what the conditions and Moriarty always takes some wickets. A very handy lower order batsman, who has scored 3 centuries in tour matches.

9. Robert Foyle (34, LHB - LF) 123 tests - 1289 runs @ 10.48 - Best 40* - 506 wickets @ 17.79 26x5wi, 3x10wm, Best 8/29
Generally fast bowlers dont get many overs in this side, given that fact foyle has had an awesome career. recently went past 500 wickets and i see enough cricket let in him to get him to 600 or so.

10. Tony Hunt (21, RHB - RFM) 6 tests - 50 runs @ 5.56 - Best 12 - 28 wickets @ 25.89 1x5wi 0x10mw, Best 5/56
Exciting up and coming fast bowler whos impressed early on. Had a disapointed test debut taking 3 wickets for plenty, but came back with an impressive 5 wicket haul in the second test. Also played wonderfully well for the one day side taking 22 wickets in his first 2 series including a 6/36 against NZ.

11. Vic Huckerby (32, RHB - OS) 108 tests - 861 runs @ 7.83 - Best 42 - 915 wickets @ 12.46 99x5wi, 44x10wm, Best 9/25
The greatest bowler Australia has ever produced. will soon pass 1000 tests wickets. Not much you can say about him, hes the go to man in the side, everytime we need a wicket he will deliver with 3. without him i doubt the side would be as successful as it has been.

The Extras

Vic Broudie (36, RHB - RFM) 54 tests - 991 runs @ 15.25 - 0x100, 1x50 - Best - 50
John Seaman (28, RHB) 49 tests - 3118 runs @ 45.19 - 5x100, 21x50 - Best 148
Michael Mower (24, RHB) 1 test - 122 runs @ 122 - 0x100, 1x50 - Best 85
 

squiz

U19 Debutant
I thought someone said it's hard getting good players with Australia?

Also what year's that? It'd be at least 2020 wouldnt it?
 

bryce

International Regular
that's a fairly old(but also very good) side broncoman, much yougsters coming through? i find once you have a team like that the next generation can often be quite crap
 

Simon

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yeh 2023, but apart from these players there hasnt been a lot of other good ones, ive tried plenty with not muc success. prolly around a dozen batsman who have had 5-10 tests without doing anything, Mower is a good prospect, hes now played another series since i did that and hes still averaging 110. Ive got one other young batsman, hes got some talent, but thats about all at this stage...
 

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