The BigFooty Cricket Forum Fantasy Draft

[Lemma]

I vote for Steve Waugh.

 

[RickSanchez]

MICHAEL CLARKE NAMED CAPTAIN OF THE GINYU FORCE

Clarke talking at the press conference​

The small group of fans who decided to see the announcement of the Captain​

Clarke and Watson have teamed up again to take on the World​

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - Michael Clarke has been named the inaugural Captain of the Ginyu Force who only just 12 hours ago named their starting XI. Clarke spoke in front of thousands of fans and reporters at Ginyu headquarters, rapt to be bestowed with such honor. "It's a true privilege to be named Captain of this new side in this new competition. We have an amazing group of players and even some I've had the privilege to play with and have known for quite some time. We are aiming to make a real impact with a strong list, we got some quality experience in the likes of Lillee and McDermott, with a mix of youth but absolute quality in players like Kohli".

Watson was named Vice Captain, making it an Australian duo leading the exciting side and Watson was very pleased at not only to be named Vice Captain, but the choice of Michael Clarke as Captain. "Clarkey has no doubt absolute quality not just as a player, but as a Captain. I've played with him for a while now and his commitment to the side is just phenomenal. We're looking forward to seeing how this side fairs against what is no doubt, some absolute quality opposition".

Manager FFM stated his delight at the first XI he currently has at his disposal, but knows there is a lot of quality they must overcome. FFM is currently unavailable for further comment at this stage, whom was reportedly seen with Clarke's girlfriend last night, the two who which looked very close.

More to come....

Haha, I get it.

 

[Gak Attack]

Just a quick note, I am happy to take on a naming rights sponsor.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Just a quick note, I am happy to take on a naming rights sponsor.

Sellout! haha.

Given the lack of Aussies in my team I'm going to change my Team's name; to be announced with my future signings.

 

[saintkildaman]

Stephen Fleming.

 

[Gak Attack]

Scott Styris.

 

[Kyptastic]

Round 12
1. FreoFanMundy - Chris Cairns
2. Surkin - Clive Lloyd
3. happy_eagle - Heath Streak
4. saintkildaman - Stephen Fleming
5. Gak Attack - Scott Styris
6. Glinn McGraw - On the Clock
7. courtjester
8. thorne89

Still require one judge: post/pm if interested.

 

[The Speaker]

My twelfth selection is a supreme athlete, first making his name in the one day game for his all round performances. Fierce determination in the face of hardship built this man, and eventually his reward for effort given was the captaincy of his nation. Giving his all for my team - wherever he plays and whatever he plays as is - to be expected. Also enjoys Australian conditions.

Paul Collingwood.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/10772.html

 

[courtjester]

Nathan Bracken. Adds some left arm variety and a bloody good one day bowler. At one point he was probably the best one day bowler in the world.

Versatility and control led to 46 ODI wickets for 2006, the second most in the world, and at times during the 2006 Champions Trophy he opened the attack, dropping Glenn McGrath to first change. In 17 matches between the South Africa tour and the end of the CB Series he picked up at least a wicket in each game and he missed only one match at the World Cup, capturing 16 victims in his second campaign.

His steady rise peaked after the 2008 West Indies tour when he became the No. 1-ranked one-day bowler, his 34 wickets in the previous home contest boosting his ratings. Bracken's strengths lie in containing rampant limited-overs batsmen with his clever variations of pace and length.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Stoked this guy slipped to me! Picked him over some very good middle order options, but I think I need some more locals to exploit the familiar conditions. And as far as local guys go, they don't come much more naturally talented (and successful in ODIs) than this one.

Damien Martyn

No contemporary cricketer, Tendulkar aside, made batting look so simple as Damien Martyn. But it was not always thus. For the brash 21-year-old who waltzed into the Australian team at Dean Jones's expense, batting was an exercise in extravagance. To defend was to display weakness - a policy that backfired in 1993-94 when Martyn's airy square-drive at a crucial moment in Sydney triggered a five-run defeat by South Africa and a seven-year hitch to his own promising career. By the time Western Australia, wanting a pretty face to spearhead their marketing campaign, had made him captain at 23, Martyn looked a tormented man. All the more remarkable, then, that he blossomed into a relaxed, classical, feathery artist. He was an elastic fieldsman and an old-style batsman whose first movement was back. He played with a high elbow, a still head, a golfer's deft touch, and had all the shots, including perhaps the most brutal reverse-sweep in the game.

His ODI stats are superb, with an average of 40.8 at a strike rate of 77.7 making him a very dangerous player to have in reserve (and perhaps much more).

Just a bit of deliberation needed on my next pick with Imran.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

OK...with some concerns over Dravid playing as my keeper, I figure I need a back up option in case judging goes too far against me. This kid is uber talented and is loving his time in Australia so far, so my pick is...

Dinesh Chandimal

In the few years he has represented Colombo's Ananda College and the Nondescripts Cricket Club, Dinesh Chandimal has shown plenty of talent and admirable leadership skills. His coach at NCC, Hemantha Devapriya, terms him a level-headed player able to adjust to all situations.

Chandimal is a wicketkeeper-batsman who admires Romesh Kaluwitharana for his aggressive style and 'keeping skills. Consistent performances with the gloves and bat, including an attacking century against India Under-19s in August 2007 and an unbeaten 112 in the tri-nation series against England U-19s the following year earned him a call-up to the squad for the U-19 World Cup in Malaysia in 2008.

His ODI average so far is 43.08 after 30* games, with a SR of 78 and 2 hundreds.

So far in Australia, he has been averaging 63.8 at a SR of 82.3 with 4 half centuries! Clearly this guy relishes Australian conditions, and at such a tender age! A great addition to my squad.

 

[Lemma]

Was wondering when someone was going to pick Martyn

 

[courtjester]

I might need a back-up all rounder if Botham gets on the piss too much during the tournament, so I'm going to go Simon O'Donnell. Power hitter in the lower order and very good at changes of pace with the ball.

Multi-talented athlete Simon O'Donnell ended a promising Australian Rules football career to focus on cricket. He went on to become a valuable all-rounder in the Australian one-day team, and was a member of the side when it marked its resurgence with a surprise World Cup win in 1987. O'Donnell the cricketer is most keenly remembered for a number of explosive innings in Australia's middle-lower order. His clean, powerful drives straight of the wicket and through mid-on were particularly effective. His feats included an 18-ball half-century against Sri Lanka in 1990, which remained the fastest 50 scored in ODI cricket for almost six years. However, O'Donnell's intelligent fast-medium bowling often proved to be more pivotal in Australia's one-day fortunes. In the 1987 World Cup he had limited impact with the bat but was a significant wicket-taker and finished the tournament as Australia's most economical bowler.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/6995.html

 

[Kyptastic]

Round 12
1. FreoFanMundy - Chris Cairns
2. Surkin - Clive Lloyd
3. happy_eagle - Heath Streak
4. saintkildaman - Stephen Fleming
5. Gak Attack - Scott Styris
6. Glinn McGraw - Paul Collingwood
7. courtjester - Nathan Bracken
8. thorne89 - Damien Martyn

Round 13
1. thorne89 - Dinesh Chandimal
2. courtjester - Simon O'Donnell
3. Glinn McGraw - On the Clock
4. Gak Attack
5. saintkildaman
6. happy_eagle
7. Surkin
8. FreoFanMundy

 

[The Speaker]

The penultimate player for my as yet unnamed team is another Very Fast bowler, one whose performances in Tests have often overshadowed his excellent ODI record. He'd be playing in the tri-series but for injury. An excellent strike bowler regardless of the pitch, and a clean striker with the bat, this player adds yet more all-round quality to my team.

Mitchell Johnson.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/6033.html

 

[Lemma]

Don't know if I'd be picking Mitch Johnson in the Aussie ODI team ahead of Pattinson and Harris, Lee, McKay or Starc

 

[The Speaker]

Don't know if I'd be picking Mitch Johnson in the Aussie ODI team ahead of Pattinson and Harris, Lee, McKay or Starc

I would.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/awards2011/content/story/551853.html

Like I said, his Test performances overshadow the fact that he is a great one day bowler.

 

[RickSanchez]

Was very close to choosing MJ before....solid selection in my opinion. For all the crap he gets, he is a good ODI player.

 

[Gak Attack]

Handy average of 25 and a great strike rate of 30 with the ball. A great wicket taking quick on the quick decks.

Lasith Malinga

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/49758.html

 

[saintkildaman]

Cameron White.

Big hitter who can be a handy spinner too.

 

[happy_eagle]

Back up Bowler

Dale Steyn
http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/47492.html

Dosnt have great ODI figures, but he is the best pace bowler in the world right now

 

[saintkildaman]

Was considering Steyn early but his ODI stats turned me off. Good pick this late though.

 

[Gak Attack]

Was considering Steyn early but his ODI stats turned me off. Good pick this late though.

There have been a few that have surprised me by how poor their stats are once you look them up.

 

[Surkin]

Colin Croft (West Indies)

Only had a short career but was one of the most feared bowlers in a dominant West Indies era. Took his wickets 30 ODI wickets at an average of 20.66 and will be handy backup for McGrath, Akram and Roberts.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/westindies/content/player/51485.html

 

[RickSanchez]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/47623.html

Jonathan Trott

Averages 48 in ODI's, need another decent top order batsman. Decent but not amazing strike rate.