Thala_0710
International Captain
He doesn't. If he had a spinner nearly as good as Warne or Murali, I can bet my house on the fact Lloyd's playing him every game
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All-Time World XIs: Discussion Thread
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capt_Luffy
Hall of Fame Member
1: Batting and bowling are different in that regards. Batting at 10 can also contribute valuable runs even
2: I would still take Sobers
capt_Luffy
Hall of Fame Member
That WI literally has like twice the win rate in games Roger Harper played in....
subshakerz
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
That's a pretty weak tail for an ATG XI.
DrWolverine
International Captain
Lloyd chose the four pace attack after India chased 400+. Even if Warne or Murali played against us, not much difference.
ataraxia
International Coach
Yeah in this case it would've ended up with Imran (consensus 4th pick) being picked at #8 first due to Hadlee's vote being split, and then Hadlee and McGrath (consensus 2nd and 3rd picks) would have to duke it out for the 3rd pace bowler slot.
It's a fantastic way to get Imran in though.
Thala_0710
International Captain
1. Yeah agree with the first point. But I have Marshall and Warne there already as well who can hold a bat. If it was a proper tail, I'd have Hadlee over McGrath then.
2. Here we just disagree
Thala_0710
International Captain
How would that not make a difference???
subshakerz
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
It's my suspicion as well, that four ATG pacers will annihilate opposition more than with a spinner. But spinners are very more useful in the right conditions and for dog overs.
DrWolverine
International Captain
Our batting can handle any Warne or Murali.
We just can’t handle legends like Santner or Patel.
We just can’t handle legends like Santner or Patel.
Hmmm, you know what... I'm with Subz on this one
CricAddict
International Coach
Yeah. If Mcg and Marshall were already in, I am sure Imran would have got in ahead of Hadlee.
DrWolverine
International Captain
I have a similar feeling.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
The problem with this approach for me is that I'd end up picking Alfred Mynn and it'd just get ridiculous.
sayon basak
International Coach
Alfred Mynn is not capped.
centurymaker
Cricketer Of The Year
The best of each era.
These three are certainly my picks for World XI if Bumrah gets there. All are quite different bowlers too. They cover almost all the bases besides being best of the best. Height/pace/reverse-swing/eras/variety/diversity etc
subshakerz
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
To be frank, it's not to get Imran in.Hmmm, you know what... I'm with Subz on this one
It's more that the final XI actually reflects the will of the voters.
I did this same system of connecting the position to the spot in the XI for selecting the ATG ODI XI and I think most were satisfied.
Thala_0710
International Captain
You can pick Mynn though if you want. I don't think he'll get enough votes though to break into the XI
DrWolverine
International Captain
India is the best place for spinners.
India with Sachin, Dravid, Laxman, Sehwag and Ganguly were easily able to handle 2 ATG spinners.
An ATG batting lineup would most likely play them with ease and have more difficulty playing great fast bowlers.
DrWolverine
International Captain
Nice reasoning.
Marshall. McGrath. Bumrah.