Best 2 world XI's of last 50 years in test cricket

[Harsh Thakor]

 

Selecting the world best test XI of last 50 years and later the 2nd best XI.

 

World XI 1970-2020

 

Tendulkar

Barry Richards

Viv Richards

 Lara

Miandad

Sangakaara (W)

Imran (C)

Marshall

Warne

Wasim

Mcgrath

 

With a gun on my head chose Sanga and Imran instead of Gilly and Kallis.On another given day I may well reverse.Felt since Imran was a great captain and better match-winner than Kallis I would fit in Sanga  at no 6 who was more consistent than Gilchrist with the bat,even if not as explosive.Marshall and Wasim's versatality or craft perfect foil for Mcgrath's s accuracy and control and Imran's hostility .Promoted Sachin as an opener to fit in other greats like Miandad to join Lara or Viv. Border may have been a better batsmen overall but I feel Javed niggled opponents more than anyone with more craft and ability to turn complexion.Preferred Barry Richards over Gavaskar even if Suni wa sthe better opening batsmen,as he could turn or win games more.Excluded Sobersas his main career was before 1970.

 

2nd XI 1970-2020

 

Gavaskar

Sehwag

Ponting (C)

Smith

Greg Chappell

Jacques Kallis

Gilchrist (W)

Hadlee

Lillee

Ambrose

Murlitharan

 

Greenidge,Border and Botham missed out by a whisker.