SJS
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BarnesC_C said:i would be interested to know what the posters here would post as the alltime XIs country-wise...i'll get the ball rolling and start with the first nation alphabetically.
Here is my Alltime AUS XI:
Bill Lawrey
Bob Simpson(capt)
Don Bradman
Greg Chappell
Allan Border
Keith Miller
Adam Gillchrist(wkt)
Ray Lindwall
Shane Warne
Denis Lillee
Glenn McGrath
Ponsford
Bradman
Harvey
Greg Chappell
Miller
Davidson
Oldfield
Lindwall
Lillee
Orielly
Davidson to lend variety to the attack. His 186 test wickets came at just over 20 runs each. Plus he could bat and was a superb fielder.
Unfortunately, all the great spinners were leg spinners. Leaving out Warne, Grimmett is no joke but someone has to be left out. I was tempted to include two legspinners but opted for variety.
Monty Noble was a possibility with his off spin and competent batting. But...
Its never a perfect jb. Next time I make one, I will probably chose a couple of different players, a McCabe for example and the one and only Trumper. But then thats what chosing an all time side is all about. Who are we to tell who was better over a hundred years. Its just a relaxing pastime and a charming way to express your love for the game.