shortnwide
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We've all had the pleasure of watching a lot of wonderful players since the 1995 tour of the Caribbean when Australia took the mantle as the best test team in the world. What would your composite Australian side look like? Side to play in all conditions.
1. Hayden
2. Langer
3. Ponting
4. Hussey
5. Clarke
6. S. Waugh (c)
7. Gilchrist (vc)
8. Johnson
9. Warne
10. Harris
11. McGrath
12. Gillespie
I think the batting line up nearly picks itself. The bowling line up is difficult though. For me it's really hard to split Harris and Gillespie. Harris has the better statistics but not the longevity of Gillespie, but just does an outstanding job every time he plays. That number 8 spot for me is a toss up between Lee and Johnson. I just think that Johnson would be very good in a strong bowling line up rather than leading it as he did last time his form fell away. He offers more variety, is a better bat and a good change bowler, bowling a heavy ball. Interested in who others would pick. I reckon this side would knock off any side over the same period. I think SA would provide the next best side.
1. Hayden
2. Langer
3. Ponting
4. Hussey
5. Clarke
6. S. Waugh (c)
7. Gilchrist (vc)
8. Johnson
9. Warne
10. Harris
11. McGrath
12. Gillespie
I think the batting line up nearly picks itself. The bowling line up is difficult though. For me it's really hard to split Harris and Gillespie. Harris has the better statistics but not the longevity of Gillespie, but just does an outstanding job every time he plays. That number 8 spot for me is a toss up between Lee and Johnson. I just think that Johnson would be very good in a strong bowling line up rather than leading it as he did last time his form fell away. He offers more variety, is a better bat and a good change bowler, bowling a heavy ball. Interested in who others would pick. I reckon this side would knock off any side over the same period. I think SA would provide the next best side.