that's just nit picking cos you didn't like wade at 8 and me picking on the pretty boy
i lay down my XI for people to comment on and throw mud at.. and my short answer to the OP is clarke. just thought i'd add the other X for some healthy debate. show us your XI. and if smith or johnson are included in your first 25 blokes picked, then you lose all cred immediately
Haha, firstly apologies if I was a bit harsh, it's easy to come off as too brash online sometimes!
OK, I'll give it a shot...
1. David Warner - Picks himself for an opening spot.
2. Matthew Wade (+) - Plays best up the order IMO, I like the balance opening with the keeper brings as well.
3. Shane Watson - Has to bat top 3 in ODIs.
4. Michael Clarke (c) - Skip comes in to complete a strong top order.
5. David Hussey - Bloke is a class limited overs player.
6. Mike Hussey - Our rock at number 6.
I think this top 6 picks itself. It's the next few spots that brings the problems...
7. Rob Quiney - I want someone at 7 who can play the sloggers role at the end (shouldn't be left to Lee!) but is a good enough batsman to play a normal knock if required. Quiney had a great summer for the Vics and would be a worthy national rep at this stage. Other options include Christian and M. Marsh but I feel their bowling isn't required with Watson in the team.
8. James Faulkner - Adds real depth to the batting and should be groomed to be the Bracken style death bowler we've been lacking the last few years with his spinning variations.
9. Ryan Harris - When fit is the best ODI bowler in the country. Problem is, he is rarely fit. I want him in there but if he isn't available I'd be happy for any choice of Starc, Pattinson, Cummins, Hilfenhaus, Coulter-Nile etc. to get a guernsey here.
10. Clint McKay - McKay is a very underrated bowler and well suited to the shorter forms of the game.
11. Nathan Lyon - The best spinner available IMO and deserves a shot at the 50 over game.
A lot of players close to this team (and the attack in particular). But what I've put is the team I think would be a pretty solid Best XI if all available right now.