All Time ODI Cricket Draft <---Shravis uppp

[Harishan]

Well one could say that he did underperform in tests but boy he made the most of his career in ODI's and is arguably one of the best limited overs batsman in the world. Bevan is only one of two players with 30+ ODI innings to maintain an average of above 50 and of the people who have played 30+ ODI innings he is only one of three whose batting average never dropped under 40. Put aside his amazing stats he produced many match saving innings and was a very reliable middle order batsman, earning the nickname "The Finisher". Picking the gaps, running hard and knowing the right moment and place to hit a bounday were the hallmarks of his success.One of his finest moments in ODI cricket was against the Windies in 1996 with Australia set to chase 173 and finding themselves at an uncomfortable position at 6/38, Bevan was able to score an unbeaten 78 and hit a four on the last ball of the match to record an amazing win for his side.

Welcome to the team Bevo!

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[drainpipe32]

Nice pick, brilliant player.

 

[sifter132]

Oh yeah - legend. Best #6 a team could have.

 

[pcfan123]

Sweet, haven't ever seen him play but sounds like a beast.

 

[drainpipe32]

I really hope Stinky doesn't take my player

 

[sifter132]

Is it Cameron White?

 

[drainpipe32]

Totally

 

[shravi]

Come on Stinky! You're holding us back!

 

[StinkyBoHoon]

sorry, haha, should have probably said sunday is the day I'm most likely to forget about this (usually focusing on not dying)

My first pick is...

Sanath Jayasuriya

Because he screams ODI cricketer. More than just the most brutal opener in the game, he refined the role as it is. That he was instrumental in winning the world cup for a side that, depth of talent wise, was quite a distance behind the other teams is a testament to his game winning ability, the rule against sri lanka was always "get jayasuriya out early, or see your chances of winning the match ebb away with every passing over." His above average bowling options makes him even more attractive a player to have in the side. ODI cricket needs big hitters, aggressive starters to plunder the fielding restrictions, and contributions with the ball, Sanath offers everything and is, in my eyes, the ultimate all-round ODI cricketer. He's still going at 40 for a reason.

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[sifter132]

Focus on not dying? :sarcasm Is it that cold?

Ah yes, I remember well the Kalu/Jayasuriya assaults in the Aussie summer of 95/96. Boy those guys bugged me. You're right too about how he changed ODI cricket. Jayasuriya's the reason Mark Taylor got bumped for going too slow, Mark Waugh got promoted and soon Adam Gilchrist was shifted up the order to try and match fire with fire.

And he's a nagging bowler too. Very handy.

 

[Dare]

Man don't be posting names of players that haven't been taken yet.

 

[sifter132]

Sorry

 

[TumTum]

How are we supposed to pick an XI when there are only 8 of us?

 

[drainpipe32]

Cameron White
Ricky Ponting

The classic one day batsman. The limited overs game was made for Ricky Ponting, a typical attacking, classy middle order batsman. With the ability to take the game away from a side within minutes, his has been one of the most sought after wickets in all forms of the game over the last decade. Two World Cups, two Champions Trophies and dominant winning percentage make for an incredible captaincy record, and in recent times has lead the side back to the top of the world despite numerous retirements. As one day cricket's third highest run scorer and an incredible average/strike rate, Ricky Ponting will go down as one of the best and most entertaining number three batsmen to play the shorter game. The ideal leader of this side.

Matches: 345
Innings: 336
Runs: 12895
Average: 43.12
SR: 80.71
100: 28
50: 78

 

[TumTum]

That is the great thing about computers, you don't need to cross out any mistakes

TumTum added 1 Minutes and 53 Seconds later...

BTW I agree with RP being there for his captaincy, 2 WCs and 140+ wins, quite amazing.