The 40/30 Draft
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Akshay.
National Board President
Dilip SardesaiStatistics
Tests:- 2001 runs @ 39.23 in 30 tests, 5 hundreds
First Class:- 10230 runs @41.75 in 179 matches
Vijay Merchant called Sardesai as "renaissance man of Indian cricket". He played a key role in both of India's famous away series wins in West Indies and England. In a match against New Zealand at Mumbai, India was imposed a follow on and he scored a double hundred which nearly won the game for India. He averaged nearly 55 in games where India remained unbeaten.
He will bat at 4, where he averages 48.56 in 17 innings.
- Wasim Jaffer
- Andy Sandham
- Vijay Manjrekar
- Dilip Sardesai
- Arjuna Ranatunga
- Andrew Flintoff
- Quinton de Kock
- Chris Woakes
- Learie Constantine
- Ishant Sharma
- Alf Valentine
The one player i would have loved to pick but missed out was Salim Durani as i had Andrew Flintoff as the all-rounder.
And Chris Woakes was right choice at the right moment, as he now averages 28.82.
Only @Bevab left
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ahmedleo414
The Butcher
Bevab
Staff Member
Bevab
Staff Member
Amar Singh's partner was a strike bowler with searing pace and the ability to cause fear in his opponents. While Patrick Patterson may not have the former's ability to skittle the stumps, he was quicker and more lethal at his peak. Patterson's international career only lasted for six years and by the end he had lost most of his rhythm and pace relying on sheer talent to bowl but how good was he in those six years? Highlights of his short career include the debut where he was called to be quicker than Malcolm Marshall himself, a very successful tour of India and the famous five-wicket haul versus Australia after Steve Waugh out of all people tried to bounce him out. He would eventually be dropped after a fallout with the administrators and then dropped out of the cricket scene with the only details of his life in the last quarter of a century coming out courtesy of a dogged Indian fan's journey to hear him out (I would recommend a read to anyone if possible, it is chilling and reveals just how troubled he was even from his early days and how with better management/counselling one of the finest talents of his day would not have been lost and would have achieved a lot more).
In my team, he will be the strike bowler (has one of the best strike-rates among the eligible players) and his inefficient days can be excused when he has the ability to provide you with breakthrough spells on his day and win the game in a session.
Patrick Patterson may not have the former's ability to skittle the stumps, he was quicker and more lethal at his peak. Patterson's international career only lasted for six years and by the end he had lost most of his rhythm and pace relying on sheer talent to bowl but how good was he in those six years? Highlights of his short career include the debut where he was called to be quicker than Malcolm Marshall himself, a very successful tour of India and the famous five-wicket haul versus Australia after Steve Waugh out of all people tried to bounce him out. He would eventually be dropped after a fallout with the administrators and then dropped out of the cricket scene with the only details of his life in the last quarter of a century coming out courtesy of a dogged Indian fan's journey to hear him out (I would recommend a read to anyone if possible, it is chilling and reveals just how troubled he was even from his early days and how with better management/counselling one of the finest talents of his day would not have been lost and would have achieved a lot more).In my team, he will be the strike bowler (has one of the best strike-rates among the eligible players) and his inefficient days can be excused when he has the ability to provide you with breakthrough spells on his day and win the game in a session.
Akshay.
National Board President
It's sad reading that
But it's good that he is back to some happy life
CerealKiller
Staff Member
What a pick!Amar Singh's partner was a strike bowler with searing pace and the ability to cause fear in his opponents. While
In my team, he will be the strike bowler (has one of the best strike-rates among the eligible players) and his inefficient days can be excused when he has the ability to provide you with breakthrough spells on his day and win the game in a session.
Sherlock Holmes
PlanetCricket's Sherlock Holmes
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Aislabie
Test Cricket is Best Cricket
I've had a lot going on and am currently without a laptop. I am hoping to get there though
blockerdave
ICC Chairman
Been busy recently, not been able to participate in any drafts.
This seems to have been an interesting one. I am surprised Jimmy Cook, Peter Kirsten or Alan Lamb didn't get a look in!
I believe all these players are eligible and still available and so I'd humbly submit this XI for consideration:
This seems to have been an interesting one. I am surprised Jimmy Cook, Peter Kirsten or Alan Lamb didn't get a look in!
I believe all these players are eligible and still available and so I'd humbly submit this XI for consideration:
- Jimmy Cook - SA
- Nari Contractor - Ind
- Mark Butcher - Eng
- Peter Kirsten - SA (c)
- Alan Lamb - Eng
- Brian McMillan - SA
- Craig White - Eng
- Jack Russell - Eng
- Terry Jenner - Aus
- Kenny Benjamin - WI
- Devon Malcolm - Eng
ahmedleo414
The Butcher
For my final pick I almost went with Lamb, but ultimatly decided to go with Nathan Astle instead
Aislabie
Test Cricket is Best Cricket
I was particularly surprised McMillan didn't go after flagging him up to everyone but it is what it is. Solid team this though
I always manage to pick him in drafts.. Don’t know how I forgot him this time.
Sherlock Holmes
PlanetCricket's Sherlock Holmes
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Since this was my first (completed) draft, any reviews from the members will be helpful_____________________________________
_____________________________________@Parth D's Final Team
@Aislabie@CerealKiller complete the final filler.
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So this was my 1st Draft here (got completed first, hence.)
I decided to go with an all out Indian 40-30 Test team, because why not? However, there were so many instances where I was snatched off with many of the brilliant Indian picks by others. But credit to all them of finding excellent Indian picks (and snatching them at the right time). I didn't say a word, okay may be once. Rest of the times, I persevered. And persevered.
Ones those hurt the most:
(replacement)
*Didn't mention
Good job @Yash., @Akshay., @Aislabie, @Bevab and @ahmedleo414
Didn't tag @CerealKiller in the above list as he didn't pick any Indian player. Thanks bud.
The true test was in finding the apt batsmen for the apt positions. The Indian contingent is really diverse and batting heavy, although several of those have their averages above 40, hence become invalid. Speaks of the dominance of Indian Batsmen in Tests.
In conclusion, I feel that I still managed to build up a fitting team with batting as well as bowling depth, which is lead by one of the best captains of the game. The final and true judgement though, is in your hand.
