Cricket Draft - Tests

Red-Indian said:
Good picks MJJ. Maybe my memory is off but weren't you totally batting focussed the last test draft? You've gone in the opposite direction this time for sure. That's a formidable bowling attack.
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I picked steyn and waqar early and then focused on my batting which left me lacking in both as neither were good enough to win the draft. This time I want to finish one end first, plus am trying to get as many of my favorite cricketers in as possible. Thats why didnt want an am.

And the fact that pakistan has no great fast bowler right now, is making me nostalgic.
 
MJJ said:
I picked steyn and waqar early and then focused on my batting which left me lacking in both as neither were good enough to win the draft. This time I want to finish one end first, plus am trying to get as many of my favorite cricketers in as possible. Thats why didnt want an am.

And the fact that pakistan has no great fast bowler right now, is making me nostalgic.
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That's true...the pipeline seems to have dried up a bit after Amir. I haven't seen the new bunch but there doesn't seem to be a clear standout.
 
Red-Indian said:
That's true...the pipeline seems to have dried up a bit after Amir. I haven't seen the new bunch but there doesn't seem to be a clear standout.
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Nope, other than ajmal and umar akmal if he sorts his head out we dont really have any worldclass talent. The board really needs to stop the in-fighting and look to bring some of the talent to the fore. It makes me sad to see how far we have fallen from the rest.

Still amir is close to coming back and we do finds ways of winning so its not all bad. Plus that 19 year old spinner(forgot his name, who played in t20 worldcup) should be coming back soon and hopefully we start blending in some youngsters.
 
Border is my pick!

Interval Level - Viv Richards, Allan Donald, Lillee
The Man himself - Kallis, Walsh, Kumble.
Akash / manikandan nair - Botham, Waqar, Greenidge
Aldo - Warne, McGrath, Ponting
NM - Imran Khan, Greg Chappell, Garner
MJJ - Akram, Akhtar, Saqlain
Donaldol - Hadlee, Dravid, Andy Roberts
ghaliboy - Tendulkar, Pollock, Border
Red Indian - Marshall, Lara
Varun_Utd - Gavaskar, Murali
KM- Ambrose, Kapil
crappy - Holding, Gilchrist
 
Thought he might go next.

I'll add a bit of grit and take Steve Waugh. His bowling will come in useful as well plus i'll have my captain.
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Interval Level - Viv Richards, Allan Donald, Lillee
The Man himself - Kallis, Walsh, Kumble.
Akash / manikandan nair - Botham, Waqar, Greenidge
Aldo - Warne, McGrath, Ponting
NM - Imran Khan, Greg Chappell, Garner
MJJ - Akram, Akhtar, Saqlain
Donaldol - Hadlee, Dravid, Andy Roberts
ghaliboy - Tendulkar, Pollock, Border
Red Indian - Marshall, Lara, Steve Waugh
Varun_Utd - Gavaskar, Murali
KM- Ambrose, Kapil
crappy - Holding, Gilchrist
 
Wake up you Varun and KM!! Nilesh Kulkarni and Ata-ur-Rehman are waiting to be your picks :drool:
 
Interval Level - Viv Richards, Allan Donald, Lillee
The Man himself - Kallis, Walsh, Kumble.
Akash / manikandan nair - Botham, Waqar, Greenidge
Aldo - Warne, McGrath, Ponting
NM - Imran Khan, Greg Chappell, Garner
MJJ - Akram, Akhtar, Saqlain
Donaldol - Hadlee, Dravid, Andy Roberts
ghaliboy - Tendulkar, Pollock, Border
Red Indian - Marshall, Lara, Steve Waugh
Varun_Utd - Gavaskar, Murali, Thompson
KM- Ambrose, Kapil, Willis
crappy - Holding, Gilchrist​
 
Interval Level - Viv Richards, Allan Donald, Lillee
The Man himself - Kallis, Walsh, Kumble.
Akash / manikandan nair - Botham, Waqar, Greenidge
Aldo - Warne, McGrath, Ponting
NM - Imran Khan, Greg Chappell, Garner
MJJ - Akram, Akhtar, Saqlain
Donaldol - Hadlee, Dravid, Andy Roberts
ghaliboy - Tendulkar, Pollock, Border
Red Indian - Marshall, Lara, Steve Waugh
Varun_Utd - Gavaskar, Murali, Jeff Thomson
KM- Ambrose, Kapil, Bob Willis
crappy - Holding, Gilchrist
 
Interval Level - Viv Richards, Allan Donald, Lillee
The Man himself - Kallis, Walsh, Kumble.
Akash / manikandan nair - Botham, Waqar, Greenidge
Aldo - Warne, McGrath, Ponting
NM - Imran Khan, Greg Chappell, Garner
MJJ - Akram, Akhtar, Saqlain
Donaldol - Hadlee, Dravid, Andy Roberts
ghaliboy - Tendulkar, Pollock, Border
Red Indian - Marshall, Lara, Steve Waugh
Varun_Utd - Gavaskar, Murali, Jeff Thomson
KM- Ambrose, Kapil, Bob Willis
crappy - Holding, Gilchrist, Qadir, Miandad
 
Interval Level - Viv Richards, Allan Donald, Lillee
The Man himself - Kallis, Walsh, Kumble.
Akash / manikandan nair - Botham, Waqar, Greenidge
Aldo - Warne, McGrath, Ponting
NM - Imran Khan, Greg Chappell, Garner
MJJ - Akram, Akhtar, Saqlain
Donaldol - Hadlee, Dravid, Andy Roberts
ghaliboy - Tendulkar, Pollock, Border
Red Indian - Marshall, Lara, Steve Waugh
Varun_Utd - Gavaskar, Murali, Jeff Thomson
KM- Ambrose, Kapil, Bob Willis, Gilchrist
crappy - Holding, Gilchrist, Qadir, Miandad​
 
Oh sorry :(

Hang on, I'll think of something else.
 
Interval Level - Viv Richards, Allan Donald, Lillee
The Man himself - Kallis, Walsh, Kumble.
Akash / manikandan nair - Botham, Waqar, Greenidge
Aldo - Warne, McGrath, Ponting
NM - Imran Khan, Greg Chappell, Garner
MJJ - Akram, Akhtar, Saqlain
Donaldol - Hadlee, Dravid, Andy Roberts
ghaliboy - Tendulkar, Pollock, Border
Red Indian - Marshall, Lara, Steve Waugh
Varun_Utd - Gavaskar, Murali, Jeff Thomson
KM- Ambrose, Kapil, Bob Willis, Flower
crappy - Holding, Gilchrist, Qadir, Miandad
 
Having previously been at the extreme ends of the draft line-up, I'm starting to realise that mid-table is a hopeless, toruturous position whose inhabitants wear their refresh keys down in vain hope of a mere morsel.

Jog on, I'm just introspecting.
 
Donaldo said:
Having previously been at the extreme ends of the draft line-up, I'm starting to realise that mid-table is a hopeless, toruturous position whose inhabitants wear their refresh keys down in vain hope of a mere morsel.

Jog on, I'm just introspecting.
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Having being stuck in the middle twice before, I can confirm that the ends are a torture as well. You can't plan anything since there would be 22 picks before your turn comes again.
 
Actually, I remember the frustration that comes along with that. I just feel being able to pick two allows for slightly better strategy.
 
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