Welcome to the Test Cricket Decades Draft Round 1 match up. The two teams will be assessed based on a 3 match test series on the surfaces mentioned below. Only the test performances of the said players will be used for evaluation, no other format has any weight in the match up. The surfaces are:
1. Flat batting pitch with little help for any bowlers.
2. A greentop that aids pace bowling.
3. A slow dustbowl that aids spin bowling.
Please vote for the team that you think will prevail at the end of the series.
Team Harshad
Why will I win?
TEAM KM
1- Hutton
2- Jayasuriya
3- Duleepsinhji
4- Kohli
5- Chanderpaul
6- Clive Lloyd
7- Saleem Yousuf
8- Fazal Mahmood
9- Grimmett
10- Lillee
11- Frank Tyson
Batsman
Lee Hutton - Tests 79 138 15 6971 364 56.67 19
One of the greatest batsman ever in test history, Hutton is England's greatest batsman and one of the greatest opener ever. Wisden viewed Hutton, , as "one of the most accomplished professional batsmen to have played for his country", and following the Second World War, critics regarded him as the best batsman in the world. He was selected in Cricinfo's greatest ever XI in 2010.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/current/story/magazine/alltime.html?site_area=2356
Jayasuriya - 110 188 14 6973 340 40.07 14
Partnering Hutton would be the incredibly destructive Jayasuriya whose record on spinning and flat pitches was just incredible. Started as a middle order batsman but then soon graduated to be come an opener for that Sri Lanka side where he ripped apart several of the best bowling attacking ever. Also an very handy left arm spinner whose bowling would be very effective on spinning pitches.
DuleepsinghJi - 12 19 2 995 173 58.52 3
One of the greatest and most stylish batsman ever to play the game, however his career was curtailed by injuries. Legacy so great that an Indian domestic competition is named after him.
Kohli - 77 131 8 6613 243 53.76 11549 57.26 25
No words needed. The greatest batsman of this generation. KING.
Chanderpaul - 164 280 49 11867 203* 51.37 27395 43.31 30
One of the most consistent batsman of the gone era. Inspite of playing in an very average WI team, still maintained an average of 50plus. Played the majority of his innings at number 5 where he averaged 56. No matter what conditions, Chanderpaul would always score.
Clive Lloyd(C) - 110 175 14 7515 242* 46.67 19
The greatest captain in this history of the game and the two time wisden cricketer of the year will play at number six in my team. Had an average of nearly 50 in 40 tests at number six. One of the ATG.
Saleem Yousuf(WK) - 32 44 5 1055 91* 27.05 0
After Wasim Bari, a worthy successor was found in the form of Saleem Yousuf who not only proved himself to be an agile and adept wicket-keeper but also strengthened Pakistan's batting lower down the order through his powerful stroke play. He proved his worth behind the wickets on innumerable occasions with athletic catches and sharp stumpings. He also chipped in with useful innings in both forms of the game to guide Pakistan to numerous victories
Fazal Mahmood - 34 Tests, wickets 139 at average of 24.7
Known as "The Alec Bedser of Pakistan", Fazal fully lived up to his reputation. In first-class matches he headed the Pakistan bowling averages with 77 wickets for 17.53 runs each and his 20 Test wickets were more than double the next best for Pakistan. His part in Pakistan drawing the rubber, the receipt of a Cup and a cheque for his Oval Test achievement, judged the finest individual feat of the season, and selection as the first Pakistan player in Wisden's Five Cricketers made 1954 memorable for Fazal.
In build, run-up and bowling action, Fazal does not resemble Bedser, but their bowling methods bear a distinct similarity. Both concentrate on varied swing and a mixture of leg-cutters and break-backs at just above medium-pace; both are masters of length.
Clarrie Grimmett - 37 Tests, wickets 216 at average of 24.21
The straight or barely-breaking ball was a main weapon, gaining him a high proportion of lbws. When the wicket was unresponsive he roundarmed to a teasing length, often at the leg stump; he could use looping, swerving flight quite as cleverly as 'Tich' Freeman, dropping the ball two feet short of the batsman's expectation; he closely analysed the opposition man by man, as if he were a demolition contractor, though their downfall he executed by guile, not violence.
Grimmett was also Wisden Cricketer of the year in 1932.
Dennis Lillee - 70 Tests, wickets 355 at average of 23.92
Another GOAT. Not many words needed about him. Was one of the most complete bowler ever known.
He was selected in Cricinfo's greatest ever XI in 2010.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/current/story/magazine/alltime.html?site_area=2356
Frank Tyson - 17 tests, wickets 76 at average of 18.92
His fast bowling gave him the nickname "Typhoon Tyson", and despite his short career he achieved status as the fastest England bowler in living memory. Don Bradman called him "the fastest bowler I have ever seen"[2] and Richie Benaud agreed, writing "For a short time, Frank Tyson blasted all-comers".[3] Tom Graveney wrote 'I cannot believe any bowler was faster than Tyson at that time'.[12] When fielding in the slips he had 'to stand 40 yards off the bat, and still. the ball was often going over our heads from edged shots'.
1. Flat batting pitch with little help for any bowlers.
2. A greentop that aids pace bowling.
3. A slow dustbowl that aids spin bowling.
Please vote for the team that you think will prevail at the end of the series.
Team Harshad
Why will I win?
- My gem of a bowling attack is equipped to take 20 wickets in each match they play and to exploit any condition or pitch that they have to play.
- Solid pair of openers to lay the foundation of a big score.
- A middle order that rivals any in this draft.
- A deep batting line-up that essentially ensures, I have a big enough score to defend for my bowlers to pick the opposition off one player at a time!
TEAM KM
1- Hutton
2- Jayasuriya
3- Duleepsinhji
4- Kohli
5- Chanderpaul
6- Clive Lloyd
7- Saleem Yousuf
8- Fazal Mahmood
9- Grimmett
10- Lillee
11- Frank Tyson
Batsman
Lee Hutton - Tests 79 138 15 6971 364 56.67 19
One of the greatest batsman ever in test history, Hutton is England's greatest batsman and one of the greatest opener ever. Wisden viewed Hutton, , as "one of the most accomplished professional batsmen to have played for his country", and following the Second World War, critics regarded him as the best batsman in the world. He was selected in Cricinfo's greatest ever XI in 2010.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/current/story/magazine/alltime.html?site_area=2356
Jayasuriya - 110 188 14 6973 340 40.07 14
Partnering Hutton would be the incredibly destructive Jayasuriya whose record on spinning and flat pitches was just incredible. Started as a middle order batsman but then soon graduated to be come an opener for that Sri Lanka side where he ripped apart several of the best bowling attacking ever. Also an very handy left arm spinner whose bowling would be very effective on spinning pitches.
DuleepsinghJi - 12 19 2 995 173 58.52 3
One of the greatest and most stylish batsman ever to play the game, however his career was curtailed by injuries. Legacy so great that an Indian domestic competition is named after him.
Kohli - 77 131 8 6613 243 53.76 11549 57.26 25
No words needed. The greatest batsman of this generation. KING.
Chanderpaul - 164 280 49 11867 203* 51.37 27395 43.31 30
One of the most consistent batsman of the gone era. Inspite of playing in an very average WI team, still maintained an average of 50plus. Played the majority of his innings at number 5 where he averaged 56. No matter what conditions, Chanderpaul would always score.
Clive Lloyd(C) - 110 175 14 7515 242* 46.67 19
The greatest captain in this history of the game and the two time wisden cricketer of the year will play at number six in my team. Had an average of nearly 50 in 40 tests at number six. One of the ATG.
Saleem Yousuf(WK) - 32 44 5 1055 91* 27.05 0
After Wasim Bari, a worthy successor was found in the form of Saleem Yousuf who not only proved himself to be an agile and adept wicket-keeper but also strengthened Pakistan's batting lower down the order through his powerful stroke play. He proved his worth behind the wickets on innumerable occasions with athletic catches and sharp stumpings. He also chipped in with useful innings in both forms of the game to guide Pakistan to numerous victories
Fazal Mahmood - 34 Tests, wickets 139 at average of 24.7
Known as "The Alec Bedser of Pakistan", Fazal fully lived up to his reputation. In first-class matches he headed the Pakistan bowling averages with 77 wickets for 17.53 runs each and his 20 Test wickets were more than double the next best for Pakistan. His part in Pakistan drawing the rubber, the receipt of a Cup and a cheque for his Oval Test achievement, judged the finest individual feat of the season, and selection as the first Pakistan player in Wisden's Five Cricketers made 1954 memorable for Fazal.
In build, run-up and bowling action, Fazal does not resemble Bedser, but their bowling methods bear a distinct similarity. Both concentrate on varied swing and a mixture of leg-cutters and break-backs at just above medium-pace; both are masters of length.
Clarrie Grimmett - 37 Tests, wickets 216 at average of 24.21
The straight or barely-breaking ball was a main weapon, gaining him a high proportion of lbws. When the wicket was unresponsive he roundarmed to a teasing length, often at the leg stump; he could use looping, swerving flight quite as cleverly as 'Tich' Freeman, dropping the ball two feet short of the batsman's expectation; he closely analysed the opposition man by man, as if he were a demolition contractor, though their downfall he executed by guile, not violence.
Grimmett was also Wisden Cricketer of the year in 1932.
Dennis Lillee - 70 Tests, wickets 355 at average of 23.92
Another GOAT. Not many words needed about him. Was one of the most complete bowler ever known.
He was selected in Cricinfo's greatest ever XI in 2010.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/current/story/magazine/alltime.html?site_area=2356
Frank Tyson - 17 tests, wickets 76 at average of 18.92
His fast bowling gave him the nickname "Typhoon Tyson", and despite his short career he achieved status as the fastest England bowler in living memory. Don Bradman called him "the fastest bowler I have ever seen"[2] and Richie Benaud agreed, writing "For a short time, Frank Tyson blasted all-comers".[3] Tom Graveney wrote 'I cannot believe any bowler was faster than Tyson at that time'.[12] When fielding in the slips he had 'to stand 40 yards off the bat, and still. the ball was often going over our heads from edged shots'.