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The Test team I have picked for the year 2020 features five players from England, three from New Zealand, and one each from India,…
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Chanderpaul’s numbers were hard to ignore, so I did not mind having the fully left-handed top order. But yes, Kanhai was a good shout too.
Naming the inclusive Caribbean Test XI
Clarke remains the oldest man to make an ODI debut; he was 47 when Netherlands played New Zealand at the 1996 World Cup. A couple of years earlier, he had smashed 78 in the Netherlands’ nine-wicket trouncing of the touring South Africans.
West Indians who also played for another country
Nice one, Carlin. A quality spell that proved to be decisive in New Zealand’s series win.
Moments from India versus New Zealand Test history
Thanks for sharing your memories, JD.
Interestingly, New Zealand have bowled India out for less than 100 thrice on Indian soil, but all three matches ended in draws: 88 at Bombay in 1964-65, 89 at Hyderabad in 1969-70 as mentioned by you, and 83 at Mohali in 1999-00.
That Wellington Test of 1975-76 also saw a sub-100 total from India, as they were bowled out for 81 in the face of Hadlee’s 7/23. Not surprisingly, Hadlee is the leading wicket-taker in India v New Zealand Tests with 65 scalps at 22.96.
Moments from India versus New Zealand Test history
Yes, New Zealand have struggled in England over the years. But I feel this time they have a great chance.
New Zealand's Test wins in England
Indeed, should be an exciting contest. Will be rooting for New Zealand against both England and India.
New Zealand's Test wins in England
Yes, Sri Lanka were five down for just six runs in the final, which was incredible. It was yet another case of Bangladesh letting the opposition off the hook.
Counting all Bangladesh's ODI wins against Sri Lanka
Yes, Bangladesh should have been able to win the two matches against Pakistan too in the 2012 Asia Cup, especially the final, which was a big opportunity lost.
Counting all Bangladesh's ODI wins against Sri Lanka
Cheers, glad you liked it. Yes, Nortje has been impressive, but Broad, Jamieson and Southee pretty much selected themselves with their remarkable numbers. I am very much looking forward to South Africa v Australia; it always makes for a cracking contest.
Test cricket: 2020 in review
Cummins was strongly considered, but Woakes got the nod ahead of him because of his all-round impact. Similarly, it was hard to fit in Labuschagne. Ashwin over Lyon, again due to higher impact.
Test cricket: 2020 in review
Labuschagne, Babar and Blackwood all made my shortlist, but Woakes’ all-round numbers tempted me to lock him in for number seven.
The 2020 Test team of the year
Cummins and Labuschagne were both considered, but Woakes (impact with both ball and bat) and Crawley (his numbers warranted him a spot) edged them out respectively.
The 2020 Test team of the year
Cheers, Pat. Indeed, the 1973 victory was a strong indication of what was to follow for the best part of the next two decades.
West Indian Test wins in England: Part 2
Indeed, that was the all-conquering team. Marshall’s 35 wickets in the 1988 series remains a West Indian record. The result against Australia at home was 3-0 in five Tests though, not 5-0 (the first two Tests were drawn). In Australia, it was 3-1.
West Indian Test wins in England: Part 4
Indeed. Some real heavyweights in those West Indian teams. Sobers of course the superstar, plus the likes of Hunte, Kanhai, Butcher, Worrell and Nurse forming a potent batting line-up. Hall and Griffith as a fiery pace duo were as good as any on their day, and if they did not get you, then the parsimonious Gibbs surely did.
West Indian Test wins in England: Part 1
Taylor and Sleep were both edged out by Such for the spinner’s spot.
An international XI of Peters
Honorary team member would be Peter, the Lord’s cat (1950-1964), who has been the only animal to have had its obituary featured in Wisden.
An international XI of Peters
Yes, there is some issue. I am reproducing the eleven here:
Aaron Finch (Australia)
Jack Heron (Zimbabwe)
Stork Hendry (Australia)
Martin Crowe (New Zealand, captain)
Aminul ‘Bulbul’ Islam (Bangladesh)
Robin Uthappa (India, wicketkeeper)
Ilyas Gull (Hong Kong)
Jackson Bird (Australia)
Joe Partridge (South Africa)
Mason Crane (England)
Glenn ‘Pigeon’ McGrath (Australia)
I had gone with actual spellings of birds, whether actual name or nickname. Hence, near-misses like Umar Gul and Graeme Swann were ruled out. In case of Crowe, it is his first name that qualified, as martin is a bird.
High flyers? An Avian XI
Yes, Lloyd was indeed my first choice as captain. But I do not agree that he was a better batsman than Chanderpaul, even when one considers the different eras. Lloyd was certainly more attractive to watch, but ‘Chanders’ was right up there as well, having taken on the best of bowling attacks without much support. Another reason to include Chanderpaul was that since this was intended to be an inclusive Caribbean team, I wanted at least one Indo-Caribbean player in there (I had already locked in Lara as the Trinidad representative). Sobers was not the best of captains, but with Lloyd (and Richards) overlooked, I felt he was not a bad choice.
Naming the inclusive Caribbean Test XI