kyear2
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From what I've heard and read, it was more than slightly. But all subjective
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All-Time World XIs: Discussion Thread
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Johan
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NGL, the ultimate insult
kyear2
Hall of Fame Member
To be very clear and not allow the bs takes.
I said if you're claiming someone is the 3rd greatest cricketer of all time, there's no way to justify not making an AT team. We aren't talking 8th where personal preferences may step in...
If someone is the definitive best cricketer behind Bradman and Sobers, as many here claim him to be, he walks into these teams as easily as the other two.
He doesn't.
shortpitched713
Cricketer Of The Year
Wow, this thread exploded.
ataraxia
International Coach
Personally disagree.
subshakerz
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
No you are assuming what a no.3 greatest cricketer HAS to be like.
So are Gilly and Warne greater cricketers than Hadlee and McGrath because they have confirmed places in an ATG XI and the latter do not? Maybe it's just the dynamics of the team selection.
If I was present at the first round vote, you know that Imran would have been selected over McGrath and you would be whining over how the second greatest bowler ever can't make the ATG XI.
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subshakerz
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Who is arguing that? We are arguing for a better bowling attack. The second ATG XI has a more rounded and effective attack than the first.
sayon basak
International Coach
It's definitely not him you dumbass.
Thala_0710
International Captain
It's been 26 hrs... Wrap it up @capt_Luffy
capt_Luffy
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I count the votes from Amit and Kyear3 though, and Miller still wins without that vote
Thala_0710
International Captain
2 pacers mate @sayon basak
sayon basak
International Coach
Don't vote for pre Golden age players. Make a pre golden age squad and non capped squad separately at the end.
subshakerz
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Miller made it. Awesome! We officially have a superior bowling attack to the first ATG XI.
Ambrose - Tall, miserly
Barnes - Mystery seam spin
Imran - Reverse and inswing master
Miller - Sharp and fast conventional swing
Murali - Most dangerous spinner ever
Compare this to the first XI. It's simply better on pace friendly tracks, better on flat tracks and better on spinning surfaces.
Ambrose - Tall, miserly
Barnes - Mystery seam spin
Imran - Reverse and inswing master
Miller - Sharp and fast conventional swing
Murali - Most dangerous spinner ever
Compare this to the first XI. It's simply better on pace friendly tracks, better on flat tracks and better on spinning surfaces.
OverratedSanity
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Steyn over Barnes would've made this attack even better imo. Just perfect variety of styles that compliment each other.
capt_Luffy
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Go with Sangakkara. Better batsman (definitely ATG) over career and kept to Murali in close to 50 Tests. Can't beat that up. Warne-Gilly in the first and Murali-Sanga in the 2nd is some nice development as well. Walcott and Sangakkara fighting might just let Knott to sneak ahead
OverratedSanity
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Totally agree. It's the logical choice. I'd have picked Knott usually, but this team needs more batting.
subshakerz
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I get that. But I am fine with a wildcard in Barnes