All-Time World XIs: Discussion Thread

[capt_Luffy]

Why not vote three pacers up front then?

Anyways I disagree.

Less flexible

 

[sayon basak]

Marshall. Hadlee. Bumrah.
Future pace attack?

Bumrah ain't never getting ahead of McGrath.

 

[Thala_0710]

Why not vote three pacers up front then?

Anyways I disagree.

Because after 2 have gotten voted in, you can use that knowledge and then decide who's the best fit for the third pacer

 

[Thala_0710]

Marshall. Hadlee. Bumrah.
Future pace attack?

Possibly... I'd prefer Marshall, McGrath and Bumrah

 

[Thala_0710]

Bumrah ain't never getting ahead of McGrath.

Why?

 

[DrWolverine]

Why not just 4 pacers?
Marshall. Hadlee. McGrath. Imran.
They can win matches in any pitches.

 

[capt_Luffy]

Possibly... I'd prefer Marshall, McGrath and Bumrah

Like comeon, Hadlee over McG atleast.

 

[DrWolverine]

Bumrah ain't never getting ahead of McGrath.

In terms of wickets? Yes
In terms of quality? Not so sure

 

[Thala_0710]

Why not just 4 pacers?
Marshall. Hadlee. McGrath. Imran.
They can win matches in any pitches.

There are multiple added advantages of having a spinner a variety of conditions and circumstances... When you already have 3 pacers, the 4th isn't adding as much as a spinner

 

[capt_Luffy]

There are multiple added advantages of having a spinner a variety of conditions and circumstances... When you already have 3 pacers, the 4th isn't adding as much as a spinner

I think he is talking about a 5 man attack

 

[Thala_0710]

Like comeon, Hadlee over McG atleast.

I don't consider batting that important when picking the pace attack, and to me McGrath is the greatest new ball bowler of all time, so I'd prefer him

 

[Thala_0710]

I think he is talking about a 5 man attack

I don't think so

 

[capt_Luffy]

I don't consider batting that important when picking the pace attack, and to me McGrath is the greatest new ball bowler of all time, so I'd prefer him

That's literally like taking Sachin over Sobers for me, so disagree.

 

[DrWolverine]

When you already have 3 pacers, the 4th isn't adding as much as a spinner

Clive Lloyd disagrees with you.

Warne & Murali are not really that effective on first two days. Even on dustbowls of India; Marshall, Hadlee, Imran & Steyn have ATG series.

 

[capt_Luffy]

Okay yeah, don't agree at all

 

[centurymaker]

Marshall. Hadlee. Bumrah.
Future pace attack?

Nah I'd still take McGrath over Hadlee because of height then. The other two- Marshall and Bumrah aren't exactly tall. Height sometimes really matters.

 

[Line and Length]

I am not comfortable with picking any pre-war cricketers with the exception of Bradman. Many may not agree but that’s just my opinion.

I have a similar view ... except it's pre WWI

 

[DrWolverine]

Marshall. Hadlee. Imran. Steyn.

This quartet can win matches on any pitch and are dangerous on all 5 days of the match.

 

[sayon basak]

Marshall. Hadlee. Imran. Steyn.

This quartet can win matches on any pitch and are dangerous on all 5 days of the match.

The over rate will be an issue.

 

[Thala_0710]

That's literally like taking Sachin over Sobers for me, so disagree.

If I already have 6 bowling options (better than Sobers), then I'd pick Sachin over Sobers yeah