Papa_Smurf
International Cricketer
Whoa, draft's moved along nicely since I was last on - good job guys!
Also, Gilly write-up done.
Also, Gilly write-up done.
Draft time: World Cup history - ALL FINISHED!!
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Personally think the minnow thing isn't as big of a deal in world cup games. After all they are ALL critical matches and performing against smaller teams is just as important as against say, Australia.
That is at least IMO.
That is at least IMO.
AkshayS
Chairman of Selectors
My picks
The big bad boy was one of the better allrounders ever produced in the world. He was a really great bat who can bat to steady the innings and as well as the man who could destroy the opposition bowling in the death overs and even in the middle ones.
Just look at his records and they will tell you he was bigger at the world cup. He was the ideal batsman at world cup scoring 515 runs at an whopping average of 103.00 at an even more whopping SR of 94.
He played like a legend there and was one of the best allrounders of the game. His 143* against Pakistan in his first ever after a top order collapse WC match which marked his arrival is still fresh among cricketing minds, it was an legendary attack by him and it marked it arrival in the world cup.
Coming to his bowling, he was a very handy bowler nipping the batsmen with his medium or offbreaks, both were handy though. He wasn't that great at the world coz he didn't get enough chances with the bowling, but his bowling was good outside the WC. He created problems for the batsmen and picked up 133 wickets in his career.
To add to it, he was a natural athlete, one of the best fielders of the game in recent times, his throws were accurate and his hands were safe.
Matches : 18
Runs : 515
Average : 103.00
100s/50s : 1/3
Wickets : 5
Catches : 7
The dangerous Dave Houghton was there, the best Zim keeper ever produced and the best one among the minnows. He was a dangerous batsman and a outstanding keeper.
His contribution to the team were really important in some wins and creating a few upsets.
He was the batsman around who the innings' can be build and he was able to slog it hard in death overs. Dangerous in every means. He played all his matches against top teams.
As designated Keeper
Matches : 12
Runs : 402
Average : 33.50
100s : 1
Catches : 10
Stumpings : 2
Andrew Symonds - the big bad boy
The big bad boy was one of the better allrounders ever produced in the world. He was a really great bat who can bat to steady the innings and as well as the man who could destroy the opposition bowling in the death overs and even in the middle ones.
Just look at his records and they will tell you he was bigger at the world cup. He was the ideal batsman at world cup scoring 515 runs at an whopping average of 103.00 at an even more whopping SR of 94.
He played like a legend there and was one of the best allrounders of the game. His 143* against Pakistan in his first ever after a top order collapse WC match which marked his arrival is still fresh among cricketing minds, it was an legendary attack by him and it marked it arrival in the world cup.
Coming to his bowling, he was a very handy bowler nipping the batsmen with his medium or offbreaks, both were handy though. He wasn't that great at the world coz he didn't get enough chances with the bowling, but his bowling was good outside the WC. He created problems for the batsmen and picked up 133 wickets in his career.
To add to it, he was a natural athlete, one of the best fielders of the game in recent times, his throws were accurate and his hands were safe.
Matches : 18
Runs : 515
Average : 103.00
100s/50s : 1/3
Wickets : 5
Catches : 7
Dave Houghton
The dangerous Dave Houghton was there, the best Zim keeper ever produced and the best one among the minnows. He was a dangerous batsman and a outstanding keeper.
His contribution to the team were really important in some wins and creating a few upsets.
He was the batsman around who the innings' can be build and he was able to slog it hard in death overs. Dangerous in every means. He played all his matches against top teams.
As designated Keeper
Matches : 12
Runs : 402
Average : 33.50
100s : 1
Catches : 10
Stumpings : 2
Gaurav_7
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Heath Streak
An all round commodity and highest wicket taker for Zimbabwe in the WC with 22 wickets is Heath Streak. A very good lower order batsman as well who can send the ball out of the ground and finish things off!
User2010's World Cup XI
- Matthew Hayden
- 2
- 3
- Kumar Sangakkara (Wk)
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Heath Streak
- 9
- Shoaib Akhtar
- Shane Bond
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mohit_dude10
County Cricketer
Maurice Odumbe
He was one of the few players from Kenya who really made impact against stronger teams, his performance against West Indies in the 1996 world cup is the highlight of his career, His economical bowling (10-15-3) stumbled the West Indies and lead his team to victory.
Also he was very instrumental in Kenya's surprising entry into the Semi's of 2003 World cup.
2003 World Cup Stats:
Mat: 8
Runs: 211
Bat Avg: 42.20
Wickets: 9
Bowl Avg: 25.11
Over-All World Cup Stats:
Mat: 19
Runs: 452
Bat Avg: 30.13
Wickets: 18
Bowl Avg: 31.50
My World Cup XI:
1. Rameez Raja
2. Stephen Fleming
3. Mahela Jayawardene
4.
5.
6.
7. M Odumbe
8.
9.
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11. G Mcgrath
He was one of the few players from Kenya who really made impact against stronger teams, his performance against West Indies in the 1996 world cup is the highlight of his career, His economical bowling (10-15-3) stumbled the West Indies and lead his team to victory.
Also he was very instrumental in Kenya's surprising entry into the Semi's of 2003 World cup.
2003 World Cup Stats:
Mat: 8
Runs: 211
Bat Avg: 42.20
Wickets: 9
Bowl Avg: 25.11
Over-All World Cup Stats:
Mat: 19
Runs: 452
Bat Avg: 30.13
Wickets: 18
Bowl Avg: 31.50
My World Cup XI:
1. Rameez Raja
2. Stephen Fleming
3. Mahela Jayawardene
4.
5.
6.
7. M Odumbe
8.
9.
10.
11. G Mcgrath
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And there's my man - dangerous Dave Houghton!
Well I don't think getting cheap runs against minnows is a HUGE factor, but it's certainly one to be aware of. I personally think it's noteworthy though and if Mark Waugh hadn't averaged only 35 against the other top 8 nations, while averaging 119 vs Ban/Ken/Sco/Zim, then I would have taken him over David Boon. But I do see your point, it's one of those phrases that gets overrated in analysis sometimes, and despite that big difference, I still would have taken Mark Waugh before anyone else.
It's a bit like the 'performing in big games' wrap that people give out. Adam Gilchrist got that one a lot, but doesn't that conversely mean he goes missing in lesser games? And you need to get to the big games first in order to perform in them.
I'm not sure I agree that all the games are critical against minnows. Yes you can't afford to lose them, but they aren't usually difficult unless you play quite poorly. Some players like that kind of game, others hate it. I know in my basketball league, I hate playing the teams on the bottom of the ladder, and I usually run around half-heartedly doing just enough to win. Other players however, love racking up stats in those games.
Well I don't think getting cheap runs against minnows is a HUGE factor, but it's certainly one to be aware of. I personally think it's noteworthy though and if Mark Waugh hadn't averaged only 35 against the other top 8 nations, while averaging 119 vs Ban/Ken/Sco/Zim, then I would have taken him over David Boon. But I do see your point, it's one of those phrases that gets overrated in analysis sometimes, and despite that big difference, I still would have taken Mark Waugh before anyone else.
It's a bit like the 'performing in big games' wrap that people give out. Adam Gilchrist got that one a lot, but doesn't that conversely mean he goes missing in lesser games? And you need to get to the big games first in order to perform in them.
I'm not sure I agree that all the games are critical against minnows. Yes you can't afford to lose them, but they aren't usually difficult unless you play quite poorly. Some players like that kind of game, others hate it. I know in my basketball league, I hate playing the teams on the bottom of the ladder, and I usually run around half-heartedly doing just enough to win. Other players however, love racking up stats in those games.
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OK so thanks for keeping the draft going while I was gone yesterday. Gazza's now retired hurt, so I'll adjust the opening post to have only 9 picks per round. The only player he picked that needs to be reinserted is Mahela Jayawardene. User has the right to claim him first - if he doesn't want him then mohit can take him. And of course if neither want him, then he goes into the round 11 player pool.
Thanks also for those that are remembering to go back and spruce up your posts with a write-up of your player. It's making the thread an impressive collection of World Cup history It's especially cool in these 2 rounds we've got here with lots of lesser known players.
And just one further announcement. I've shuffled the last round order a little bit, mainly because shravi would have been picking first for a 3rd time. He inherited the chance to pick Imran Khan from our on again/off again 10th player, so I've moved him back into the middle of the round to compensate. You may not like that shravi, but I think it's best for fairness. I've moved myself down too, just so you know I'm not cheating
Thanks also for those that are remembering to go back and spruce up your posts with a write-up of your player. It's making the thread an impressive collection of World Cup history It's especially cool in these 2 rounds we've got here with lots of lesser known players.
And just one further announcement. I've shuffled the last round order a little bit, mainly because shravi would have been picking first for a 3rd time. He inherited the chance to pick Imran Khan from our on again/off again 10th player, so I've moved him back into the middle of the round to compensate. You may not like that shravi, but I think it's best for fairness. I've moved myself down too, just so you know I'm not cheating
Just thought I'd at least announce it rather than pulling a swift move behind your back... And as you say, there'll be heaps of players in round 11 that will fill any gaps in the XI.
mohit_dude10
County Cricketer
Yes i will.
riz7khan12
Panel of Selectors
pick coming up soon, just need to do some thinking this round 
OK excellent, Mahela is all yours.
riz7khan12
Panel of Selectors
Grant Flower
Grant Flower has been the rock in Zimbabwe's world cup side when needed and the pinch hitter, whatever was suited. He scored 512 runs in 21 world cup games at a meagre average of 25.6 but it's his all-round effort as a excellent restrictive bowler and dynamic fielder which brings him into my side in the no.2 position. His bowling economy never went over 5 at the world cup while bowling a good amount of overs.
He ended up scoring 6571 runs in 221 matches for Zimbabwe and the second highest run scorer of Zimbabwean history behind his brother Andy by 215 runs.
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2. Grant Flower
3. Ricky Ponting
4. Martin Crowe
5. Javed Miandad
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10. Lasith Malinga
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