Test Cricket Draft

[The Speaker]

I'll take over if everyone's happy with that.

I take it you're out of the draft now, courtjester? stevemac will be out if he doesn't come on again soon. MG MG has a pick to make. Torz can also make a pick now.

 

[Noobz0r]

That's what Noobz0r said.

Ohhhhhh snap

If only your dad did

 

[Noobz0r]

Do we add someone in if they are keen? Our just go with 8?

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Ohhhhhh snap

If only your dad did

 

[Torz]

I'll take over if everyone's happy with that.

I take it you're out of the draft now, courtjester? stevemac will be out if he doesn't come on again soon. MG MG has a pick to make. Torz can also make a pick now.

MG MG chose Murali. It was a no-pic post.

 

[The Speaker]

MG MG chose Murali. It was a no-pic post.

That was his first pick, we're waiting for his second.

 

[Torz]

Brian Lara

Averaging 52.88 in test cricket with a high score of 400*, adds flair and determination to my middle order. Often the backbone of a flaky West Indie batting line-up, Lara was feared by bowlers right up until his retirement.

Somewhat of a strategic move as well, considering to rules of this game, get a good Windie while they're still available!

Over to you MG MG

E: I've also started collating the teams on the first page, let me know if you want to structure your team differently (when you've got more players), but I'll put them in a rough order.

 

[stevemac]

Sorry everyone, I have been in Argentina without internet for the past week.

GLENN MCGRATH

124 Tests, 563 Wickets @ 21.64

The epitome of accuracy and dependable line and length, Glenn McGrath was Australia's metronome for 14 seasons, becoming one of the leading Test wicket takers of all time with 563 wickets. Not known for his extreme pace or deadly swing, McGrath did just enough to trouble batting lineups around the world including some of the world's greatest batsmen at their peak. He often ripped through attacks, including unforgettable 8-wicket hauls against Pakistan and England. His innings of 61 against New Zealand rates as one of the most memorable knocks by a tailender, adding 114 for the tenth wicket. Although after his final Test, he finished his career on top as Man of the Tournament in the successful 2007 World Cup.

BARRY RICHARDS

4 Tests, 508 Runs @ 72.57

Barry Richards being restricted to just four Tests is one of the greatest misfortunes in Test cricket. His First Class and World Series performances more than suggest he would have ranked highly with the greats of the game had he been allowed to play out his career. Perhaps a controversial pick that some would consider as one based on reputation rather than results, but for me Richards thoroughly deserves his position in the team with his natural talent and aggressive strokeplay, which included 325 runs in a day against a Western Australia team including Dennis Lillee and Graham McKenzie.

 

[Torz]

Sorry everyone, I have been in Argentina without internet for the past week. This has snuck up on me! I will have to come back with an explanation for each pick a little later, however...

Glenn McGrath
Barry Richards

Good to see you back, hope your trip went well.

Next up is MG MG, then courtjester? (reverse order this round)

 

[The Speaker]

Good to see you back, hope your trip went well.

Next up is MG MG, then courtjester? (reverse order this round)

I'm gathering cj is gone for two weeks now.

Lillee will be back in play at the beginning of the third round - unless another user wants to take over cj's team.

MG MG
DrVanNostrand

 

[DrVanNostrand]

Wasim Akram. Left arm, 140kms, 12 steps, swinging both ways. Good luck. The guy was an absolute marvel and one half of one of the strongest pace duos of the last 20 years. 414 Test wickets @ 23 playing at home on the flattest and dullest pitches in the world. Fierce bouncer and yorker, easily the greatest left arm quick ever IMO. Just amazing to watch in full flight, which is a shame because I only saw him for 1-2 years at the end of his career, but the footage doesn't lie.

Did I mention a best Test batting score of 257 not out?

 

[The Speaker]

Gak Attack

 

[courtjester]

I'll take over if everyone's happy with that.

I take it you're out of the draft now, courtjester? stevemac will be out if he doesn't come on again soon. MG MG has a pick to make. Torz can also make a pick now.

Yeh, I'll have to drop out. Thanks for taking over.

 

[Gak Attack]

Going way back.

Jack Hobbs

Hobbs is considered by many as the next best after Bradman. A career which netted a lazy 61,760 first class runs with just a few hundreds, well 199 of them. Averaged 56 in Test cricket in 61 matches, which could of been a lot better if it wasn't for WWI. Hobbs played well into his 40's and still pumped out the 100's, his last Test was against Australia with a young Don Bradman.

 

[Noobz0r]

IgnorantArmies

 

[Carbine Chaos]

I think Noobz0r should pick. Probably will go a keeper.

 

[Noobz0r]

Alright, it's been 12 hours. Have to keep this thing moving!​

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Adam Gilchrist​

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After picking an all-rounder with my first pick, I decided to use my next pick on another position that was difficult to gill. I was discussing keeping options with thorne89 and was tossing up between Sangakarra, Healy, Knott, Latif etc. just because we assumed that Gilly would have been taken!

Gilchrist is a massive asset on his batting alone, could easily find a place in a middle order without his glovework. Playing in 96 test matches after debuting at a relatively late age (fking Healy just wouldn't let go), Gilchrist amassed over 5000 runs at 47.60. As well as this astonishing record for a wicketkeeper, Gilchrist also completely changed the way that we view wicketkeeper batsmen. He was able to attack / counter attack brilliantly, and really did extend the formability of the Australian batting order during a golden era. Also holds the 2nd quickest test century in history (would have tied it if not for Hoggard being a pussy).

Gilchrist was no slouch with the gloves either, despite this being overshadowed by his batting ability in my opinion. He holds the record for the most test cricket dismissals by a wicketkeeper (416), and his keeping to the great Shane Warne was exceptional.

One of, if not the, best wicketkeepers the game has seen in my opinion, will slot in nicely at no7 for the Noobz0r XI.

Glinn Mgraw

 

[The Speaker]

Kumar Sangakkara​

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Obvious pick strikes again. One of the great batsmen of the modern era (avg. of over 56), and one of few choices from Sri Lanka. I will readily admit that his record away from home is as great as one might expect (not that it's poor) - but it's not like any other Sri Lankans have a different story, and he hasn't played many matches recently away from home either. That he can keep is an added bonus.​

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Pretty clever man too. Was in the middle of a law degree when he was selected for his first test.​

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thorne89​

 

[Noobz0r]

Make sure you hang around Glinn Mgraw! Thorney should be done quickly (I'm keen for my next pick haha)

 

[Torz]

The order gets randomised again for the next round doesn't it?

 

[The Speaker]

The order gets randomised again for the next round doesn't it?

Negative.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Make sure you hang around Glinn Mgraw! Thorney should be done quickly (I'm keen for my next pick haha)

DON'T PRESSURE ME

 

[The Speaker]

DON'T PRESSURE ME

 

[Noobz0r]

He is sitting there procrastinating to me on facebook. If thorne89 doesn't hurry up, I will make public his future "sliders"...

 

[The Speaker]

Dennis Lillee will be available from thorne89's second pick onwards.