Hi Cricket Lovers,
The time has come for announcing my first two fictional ODI teams to the worldwide cricketing fraternity for the forthcoming ODI Extravaganza. The first team is one containing one of my favorite cricketers. They might not be the best in the business but they are my favorites and they automatically book their places in any team of mine. The second team is one suggested by one of my good friend/brother/well wisher and I simply could not disappoint him.
Invincible Titans
Virender Sehwag - This rampaging Indian opener has a single philosophy "See the ball, hit the ball". He thrives not only on docile subcontinent pitches but dominates even in swinging conditions overseas. On his day he can decimate any bowling attack.
Marcus Trescothick - Personal reasons might have forced this English opener to retire much earlier from international cricket than he would have preferred but when in form he was the one of the most attacking and flamboyant batsmen the world has ever seen.
Rahul Dravid - Although many people ridiculed this stylish Indian batsman in the earlier part of his ODI career, he thoroughly silenced his critics by scoring runs at will and at a very healthy strike rate to become one of the most successful ODI batsman of our era
Sachin Tendulkar - Widely regarded as the God of cricket, this legendary Indian batsman is known for single-handedly guiding his team to victories at home and overseas and revolutionizing and exponentially magnifying cricket following in the subcontinent
AB de Villiers - This stylish and aggressive South African cricketer has won the hearts of many by his stupendous fielding, exciting batting and exemplary behavior on and off the field. And of course, he is my favorite cricketer after all!!
Eoin Morgan - Originally from Ireland, this extremely unorthodox English cricketer is the architect of several unconventional shots. He is also excellent against the spinners with his sweeps and reverse sweeps.
Lance Klusener - Although he is unfortunately popular for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in the 1999 semi finals against Australia, people tend to undermine his superhuman all round efforts in bringing South Africa to the brink of World Cup glory.
Adam Gilchrist - I first saw this Australian demolisher in the Hong Kong Super Sixes tournament. I instantly felt that this bloke would achieve greatness and he certainly did by becoming one of the best wicketkeeper batsmen of all time.
Shane Warne - Ask the several commentators why they said that this Australian leg spinner along with Murali could spin the ball on any surface. This Wizard of Oz bamboozled batsmen of several eras and is arguably the best leg spinner of all time.
Saqlain Mushtaq - This Pakistani off spinner is also one of the few underrated cricketers. The inventor of the doosra, he was one of the toughest bowlers to face during his times.
Dale Steyn - The No. 1 bowler of the world today. He rightly deserves the ranking and the worldwide adulation. He is one of the best exponents of the outswinger and when in full flow demands respect even from the best of batsmen
Glenn McGrath - This mean, tall lanky fast bowler from Australia frustrated opposition batsmen with his immaculate line and length, extra bounce from a good length and his sheer natural aggression. On the best fast bowlers of our times.
The Riders of the Storm
Saeed Anwar - One of the mercurial batsmen of the 1990s. This Pakistani opener used to reserve his best against India. His 194 against India in the 1996 World was the best ODI score for a long time until it was eclipsed by none other than Tendulkar
Saurav Ganguly - This aggressive and expressive Indian batsman was nicknamed "God of the Off Side" by Geoffrey Boycott. He is also responsible of galvanizing the Indian team and catapulting it to a top team from the disintegrated one suffering from match fixing allegations.
Hashim Amla - This extremely stylish batsman is the new Mr.Dependable of South African cricket. With a calm, peaceful demeanor and indefinite appetite for runs, this run machine has qualities to become one of the best ever.
Marvan Atapattu - This graceful Sri Lankan batsman was one of the most reliable batsmen of their 1996 world cup winning team. He is perhaps the most technically ecquipped batsman the island nation has ever produced.
Aravinda DeSilva - One of the most respected Sri Lankan cricketers, this legend was instrumental in guiding his team to 1996 World Cup glory with his impeccably reliable batting and his innocuous off spinners.
Graeme Hick - One of the highest run scorers in first class cricket, he could never replicate his success on the big stage. But he was nevertheless a very commanding batsman who was respected by all oppositions.
Alec Stewart - One of the most successful English wicketkeepers of our era, he was a very gutsy cricketer and is a role model for budding young wicketkeepers in England.
Anil Kumble - An extremely dedicated and professional cricketer, he was arguably the best leg spinner in the world after Warne and of course he is only the second bowler in all time to take all 10 wickets in an innings.
Wasim Akram - His hat-trick in the 1992 World Cup is a part of cricketing folklore. He was a complete bowler with the perfect combination of swing, seam and pace. Along with Waqar Younis he terrorized gullible batsmen in the 90s.
Curtly Ambrose - A member of the last pair of intimidating pacemen from the Caribbean, this West Indian fast bowler commanded respect and fear from all opposition batsmen.
Muttiah Muralitharan - "As wily as a fox", he could spin the ball a mile with an equally effective doosra. He is the highest test wicket taker ever and anybody who comes close to that record will already be a legend which clearly speaks volumes about the talent and ability of the man.
So guys, brace yourself to witnessing these two magnificent teams battle it out in the middle and setting the grounds on fire with exceptional display of cricketing skills.
Stay tuned!
Regards,
Fictional Cricket Blogger
The time has come for announcing my first two fictional ODI teams to the worldwide cricketing fraternity for the forthcoming ODI Extravaganza. The first team is one containing one of my favorite cricketers. They might not be the best in the business but they are my favorites and they automatically book their places in any team of mine. The second team is one suggested by one of my good friend/brother/well wisher and I simply could not disappoint him.
Invincible Titans
Virender Sehwag - This rampaging Indian opener has a single philosophy "See the ball, hit the ball". He thrives not only on docile subcontinent pitches but dominates even in swinging conditions overseas. On his day he can decimate any bowling attack.
Marcus Trescothick - Personal reasons might have forced this English opener to retire much earlier from international cricket than he would have preferred but when in form he was the one of the most attacking and flamboyant batsmen the world has ever seen.
Rahul Dravid - Although many people ridiculed this stylish Indian batsman in the earlier part of his ODI career, he thoroughly silenced his critics by scoring runs at will and at a very healthy strike rate to become one of the most successful ODI batsman of our era
Sachin Tendulkar - Widely regarded as the God of cricket, this legendary Indian batsman is known for single-handedly guiding his team to victories at home and overseas and revolutionizing and exponentially magnifying cricket following in the subcontinent
AB de Villiers - This stylish and aggressive South African cricketer has won the hearts of many by his stupendous fielding, exciting batting and exemplary behavior on and off the field. And of course, he is my favorite cricketer after all!!
Eoin Morgan - Originally from Ireland, this extremely unorthodox English cricketer is the architect of several unconventional shots. He is also excellent against the spinners with his sweeps and reverse sweeps.
Lance Klusener - Although he is unfortunately popular for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in the 1999 semi finals against Australia, people tend to undermine his superhuman all round efforts in bringing South Africa to the brink of World Cup glory.
Adam Gilchrist - I first saw this Australian demolisher in the Hong Kong Super Sixes tournament. I instantly felt that this bloke would achieve greatness and he certainly did by becoming one of the best wicketkeeper batsmen of all time.
Shane Warne - Ask the several commentators why they said that this Australian leg spinner along with Murali could spin the ball on any surface. This Wizard of Oz bamboozled batsmen of several eras and is arguably the best leg spinner of all time.
Saqlain Mushtaq - This Pakistani off spinner is also one of the few underrated cricketers. The inventor of the doosra, he was one of the toughest bowlers to face during his times.
Dale Steyn - The No. 1 bowler of the world today. He rightly deserves the ranking and the worldwide adulation. He is one of the best exponents of the outswinger and when in full flow demands respect even from the best of batsmen
Glenn McGrath - This mean, tall lanky fast bowler from Australia frustrated opposition batsmen with his immaculate line and length, extra bounce from a good length and his sheer natural aggression. On the best fast bowlers of our times.
The Riders of the Storm
Saeed Anwar - One of the mercurial batsmen of the 1990s. This Pakistani opener used to reserve his best against India. His 194 against India in the 1996 World was the best ODI score for a long time until it was eclipsed by none other than Tendulkar
Saurav Ganguly - This aggressive and expressive Indian batsman was nicknamed "God of the Off Side" by Geoffrey Boycott. He is also responsible of galvanizing the Indian team and catapulting it to a top team from the disintegrated one suffering from match fixing allegations.
Hashim Amla - This extremely stylish batsman is the new Mr.Dependable of South African cricket. With a calm, peaceful demeanor and indefinite appetite for runs, this run machine has qualities to become one of the best ever.
Marvan Atapattu - This graceful Sri Lankan batsman was one of the most reliable batsmen of their 1996 world cup winning team. He is perhaps the most technically ecquipped batsman the island nation has ever produced.
Aravinda DeSilva - One of the most respected Sri Lankan cricketers, this legend was instrumental in guiding his team to 1996 World Cup glory with his impeccably reliable batting and his innocuous off spinners.
Graeme Hick - One of the highest run scorers in first class cricket, he could never replicate his success on the big stage. But he was nevertheless a very commanding batsman who was respected by all oppositions.
Alec Stewart - One of the most successful English wicketkeepers of our era, he was a very gutsy cricketer and is a role model for budding young wicketkeepers in England.
Anil Kumble - An extremely dedicated and professional cricketer, he was arguably the best leg spinner in the world after Warne and of course he is only the second bowler in all time to take all 10 wickets in an innings.
Wasim Akram - His hat-trick in the 1992 World Cup is a part of cricketing folklore. He was a complete bowler with the perfect combination of swing, seam and pace. Along with Waqar Younis he terrorized gullible batsmen in the 90s.
Curtly Ambrose - A member of the last pair of intimidating pacemen from the Caribbean, this West Indian fast bowler commanded respect and fear from all opposition batsmen.
Muttiah Muralitharan - "As wily as a fox", he could spin the ball a mile with an equally effective doosra. He is the highest test wicket taker ever and anybody who comes close to that record will already be a legend which clearly speaks volumes about the talent and ability of the man.
So guys, brace yourself to witnessing these two magnificent teams battle it out in the middle and setting the grounds on fire with exceptional display of cricketing skills.
Stay tuned!
Regards,
Fictional Cricket Blogger
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