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[VC the slogger]

Andy Flower

The greatest batsman ever produced by Zimbabwe till date, Andy Flower was the primary reason behind them punching so well above their weight in the 1990s and early 2000s to the point where they recorded victories against Pakistan (both home and away), India in 1998 and then again in 2001, and were at one point ranked higher than England on the official Test rankings in 1999. He scored 4794 runs at a very impressive average of 51.54 over a 10-year Test career between 1992 and 2002, but what makes this statistic even more remarkable is the fact that he averaged an astonishing 53.70 with 12 centuries as wicket-keeper - a far more impressive record than even Adam Gilchrist (5570 runs at 47.60), Kumar Sangakkara (3117 runs at 40.48 as keeper) and MS Dhoni (4876 runs at 38.09), who are by general consent regarded as the best wicket-keeper batsmen to have played during the last 20 years.

He was considered among the greatest players of spin bowling in the world in his day, scoring a very impressive 1614 runs at 53.80 from 21 matches in Asia, which included an awe-inspiring 820 runs at an average of 117.14 in India - the highest batting average recorded by a touring batsman with more than 600 runs in the country and rivalled only by the great Sir Everton Weekes (779 runs at 111.28). It was indeed a shame that he was lost to Test cricket at a time when he was arguably at his peak as a batsman - he aggregated 2214 runs at 63.26 during the last two years of his Test career between 2000 and 2002.

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Flower will most likely bat at No 6 in my lineup (unless I change my mind at the last possible moment), a position where he averaged 58.40 as a batsman and will of course don the wicket-keeping gloves.[DOUBLEPOST=1542294434][/DOUBLEPOST]Over to you, @Manish.

 

[Morphed]

If a person bowls using right arm ,mad bowled less than 50 beliveries getting 0 wicket,then is it a normal player or restricted player

 

[Manish.]

Clive Lloyd​

The need of the hour is that of a great captain, one experienced in handling a star-studded team, and the big West Indian gets my nod. An Ulyssessian obsession for the pursuit of excellence would be the perfect icing on a World XI-cake, and that is precisely what Supercatbrings to the table.

Famous for turning a highly talented but equally rudderless group of individuals into one of the most potent units during the 70s and 80s, his captaincy could be tested against individuals already stars in their own right and not hero-worshipping him.

Much like Captain America, out of time and place among the rest of the Avengers, the gentleman cricketer (though his wife may not necessarily agree) will surely command respect from the rest of the superstars within a short span of time.

Stats:

Matches: 110
Runs: 7515
Average: 46.7
SR: 100.3
100/50 : 19/39

The Martian's XI

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[Morphed]

Matthew Hayden

One of the most prolific Test openers of Australia,Matthew Hayden has the highest score made by an Australian batsman

380 against Zimbabwe in WACA Ground,Perth in 2003-2004 Zimbabwe tour.

His test average of 50.7 after 103 matches scoring 8603 runs is a testament to it.

His score of 201 not out against India in Chennai remains the 2nd highest score by an Australian in India and formed one of the most prolific opening partnerships for Australia with Justin Langer.

He had scored the most runs for a test opener and was equal with Jacques Kallis (6th) on batsman with most number of test centuries.

He scored 400 during the 2007-2008 tour of India and equalled Bradman's haul of 39 test centuries.

A proven match winner who and nerves of steel. Hayden is a must in any world cup team

 

[Morphed]

Alan Davidson

Not many of you had heard of the name, Alan Davidson, well do you know that back in his days,his name used to make batsman tremble. Don't believe it.His stats speak for sure

In 193 first class matches Davidson played,he bowled 37,704 deliveries getting 672 wickets at an bowling average of 20.90 picking up a best of 7/31

In his 44 international matches,he bowled 11,587 deliveries getting 186 wickets bettering his average to 20.53!!!! Picking up a best of 7/93.

Only two other post war bowler had a better average.Davidson along with Wasim Akram was considered to be one of the leading left arm bowlers in the world.

His ability to take improbable close range catches earned him the nickname 'The Claw'.

He conceded less than 2 runs per over.

He used to be a very good lower order batsman,known for his hard hitting abilities.

In his 193 first class matches, he scored 6804 runs at an impressive average of 32.86 which is incredible in that era, having a top score of 129,with

9 centuries

36 half centuries

In his 44 international matches, he scored 1328 runs at an average of 24.59 which is decent having 5 half centuries with a top score of 80.

Truly the greatest left arm bowler Australia has ever produced, and probably is one of the greatest lesser known all rounder of Australia

 

[Morphed]

@Manish. your turn

 

[Aislabie]

It has been over 24 hours; @VC the slogger please go right ahead

 

[VC the slogger]

I'll take Mitchell Johnson, writeup later

 

[Master Bates]

Brian Lara write up done. Page 2

 

[Manish.]

Arthur Morris​

Arthur Morris, the elegant opening batsman, was a prolific run-getter in the 1940s and 1950s for Australia. In Don Bradman's final Ashes series in 1948 in England, he even outshone the great man by finishing with 696 runs to Bradman's 503.
In fact, by the time Morris had made his Test debut, he was already reckoned as one of the better players going around in Australia. On his First-Class debut against Queensland in 1939, he had composed a century in each innings.

By 1949, he was even considered for captaining the Australian set-up. However, Lindsay Hassett was chosen over him. It didn't deter Morris as he was in prime form in that series. In the 1950-51 Ashes series, Alec Bedser gave him plenty of problems. Morris though, got his form back with a double hundred in Adelaide.

However, after that series his batting went on a downhill path. There were flashes of brilliance like his hundred against the likes of Tyson, Statham and his nemesis, Bedser, in the 1954 Ashes at the Gabba and a century at Port of Spain against the West Indies in 1955, but he seemed to be a shadow of the player he once was.

Typo assistance : Cricbuzz​

Stats:

Matches : 46
Runs : 3533
Average : 46.96

The Martian's XI

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[RUDI]

@CerealKiller you are up next.

 

[Morphed]

Hy I'm active , but I didn't get any tagged notification can I pick my player now ? @Aislabie

If yes my pick. Arthur Morris
Write up shortly

Must have been some bug

 

[CerealKiller]

Rangana Herath[DOUBLEPOST=1542444320][/DOUBLEPOST]@RUDI

 

[RUDI]

Round One (Picks 1-11)

1. Aislabie - Graeme Pollock
2. Akshay. - Sir Garfield Sobers
3. Rebel2k19 - Adam Gilchrist
4. Sinister One - Brian Lara
5. El Loco - Kumar Sangakkara
6. Ashutosh. - Alastair Cook
7. RUDI - Wasim Akram
8. CerealKiller - Allan Border
9. VC the Slogger - Andy Flower
10. Manish. - Clive Lloyd
11. Quadralus - Matthew Hayden

Round Two (Picks 12-22)

1. Quadralus - Alan Davidson
2. Manish. - Arthur Morris
   
3. VC the Slogger - Mitchell Johnson
   
4. CerealKiller - Rangana Herath
   
5. RUDI - Graeme Smith
   
6. Ashutosh. - Chaminda Vaas
   
7. El Loco
   
8. Sinister One
   
9. Rebel2k19
   
10. Akshay.
    
11. Aislabie

RUDI's XI

1. Graeme Smith
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7. Wasim Akram
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@Ashutosh. , you're up next!

 

[Ashutosh.]

Chaminda Vaas.