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Steve Waughs all time great Aussie ODI side

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So, here it is: Adam Gilchrist Was elevated to open the innings when yours truly acted on a gut instinct between innings, and has proceeded to win as many games off his own bat as any of his contemporaries, at close to a run a ball, whilst also breaking keeping records with classy work to all forms of bowlers. Changed the thought process that an allrounder meant you had to bat and bowl to also incorporate a wicketkeeper-batsman. Mark Waugh Showed that a middle-order batsman could evolve into an opener and be successful, culminating in three centuries in the World Cup of 1996 on the sub continent. Like Gilchrist, his fielding gave him all rounder status, plus he could turn to off spin, as he did in the latter half of his career, or medium pace in his youth. Dean Jones A maverick in his ideas on the game and for many years the springboard for success of the teams in which he played. His innovative ways in turning blind to steal extra runs, hoicking shots over cow corner, pioneering the wearing of sunglasses and inciting home crowds into a frenzy each time he came to the wicket always gave the team an edge and put the opposition on notice. He was the star turn of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Ricky Ponting A true big-game player, a consistent run machine and a brilliant fieldsman. His 140 in the 2003 final was typical of a guy that thrives under pressure and knows when to lift and how to inspire others. Has expanded his repertoire to include aerial assaults, leaving bowlers very few options to shut him down. Mike Hussey The man who you would be staring at if you looked up "modern-day professional cricketer" in the dictionary. Can keep wickets adequately, bowl steadily, field brilliantly and bat with composure, intelligence and skill. Has perfected his own game to an extent that he knows that under pressure he has two or three shots that provide an answer to any ball he receives. Andrew Symonds Can win a game in the blink of an eye with brutal strokeplay and breathtaking skill in the field and is more than useful with the ball, either with spin or medium pace, depending on the pitch and opposition. Able to motivate players around him and understands team dynamics and the time to lead by actions or words. Came in as a replacement for the last World Cup and set the tone with a career-defining hundred against Pakistan. Michael Bevan Completely changed the mindset required in the last 15 overs of an innings from all-out attack to pinpoint placement, intense running and calculated stroke-play. Batted as if in a chess match, seeing what was required before the opposition knew it, which bowlers had overs left and who he was going to target. Gave his side an enormous boost by being a bankable commodity in pressure situations. Brett Lee A startling strike rate of around two wickets per game combining early sheer pace and the ability to reverse swing the ball later. Was the benchmark for a bowler in terms of athleticism and enthusiasm in the field and has influenced more games with the bat than any other frontline Australia bowler. Shane Warne Completely changed the perception that spin bowlers were a waste of space in the limited-overs game and was the catalyst for other nations to follow. Always lifted on the big occasions, notably the semi and final of the 1999 campaign, showing he was mentally and physically tougher than opponents. Made people watch the game and motivated kids to bowl leg spin. Dennis Lillee The ultimate competitor who could adapt and improvise when needed but whose skill level and competitive streak often far exceeded those of his adversaries. He gave his team aura and a sense of belief that anything was possible when he had a ball in his hands, and his mere presence allowed his fellow bowlers more opportunities as batsmen focused on the great one. Glenn McGrath Perhaps the bowler with the most intimate knowledge of his own workings and how to maximise those assets. The master of line and length as well as the architect of destroying minds of key batsmen. Gave his side a reassuring calmness and was rarely in losing sides throughout his career. News Limited newspapers http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,21287025-23212,00.html Cracking side...you can probably put Greg Chappell in there for Symonds...MW, Bev, and Chapp himself could bowl part time. Maybe disagree with the lineup. Punter at 3, Jones at 4, Then Hussey, Bevan, Symonds

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Re: Steve Waughs all time great Aussie ODI side Cracking side this! This side is capable of beating any all-time ODI XI. Hayden/Waugh opening followed by Ponting and Jones. And the Hussey, Bevan and Symonds. Ufff. Which bowling team would relish bowling to Bevan at 7th spot. Not to ignore that Brett Lee, Warne and even Dennis Lillee are no slouch with bats. Bowling analysis would perhaps look like this: Mcgrath - 10-1-33-2 Lillee - 9-0-37-2 Lee - 9-0-44-3 Warne - 10-0-36-2 Dont see the need to bowl Symonds or Waugh really. But if desired they can put together 10 overs. Super side. :hmph:

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Re: Steve Waughs all time great Aussie ODI side

I'd have steve waugh for symo :hic:
In One Day? :doh: Crap bowler, slow bat, at-best a decent fielder. Symonds on the other hand - a super explosive bat, a decent bowler and one of the best fielders ever. No contest. Symo for Waugh.
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I'd have steve waugh for symo :hic:
In One Day? :doh: Crap bowler, slow bat, at-best a decent fielder. Symonds on the other hand - a super explosive bat, a decent bowler and one of the best fielders ever. No contest. Symo for Waugh.
nope, id have waugh for symo any day. we need atleast 1 player who can buckle down, and put a price on his wicket, some1 like a dravid.. in the team. if there was 1 person who i had to choose, to bat for my life, i'd choose waugh. he delivered when it mattered most, when the chips were down. and waugh wasnt such a crappy bowler, his back went bad after some time, but i still rate him high, and he would def be in my team, and that too, as captain. on another note, having both bevan and hussey in the same team?
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Re: Steve Waughs all time great Aussie ODI side I'd have Steve Waugh instead of Hussey. Waugh can bowl (especially the waugh of 90s) and can play under pressure against all teams. How can we forget that unbelievable delivery from Waugh to Brian Lara in 96 world cup. The ball swung very late and hit the timber just when everyone was thinking that WI won

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Re: Steve Waughs all time great Aussie ODI side

How can we forget that unbelievable delivery from Waugh to Brian Lara in 96 world cup. The ball swung very late and hit the timber just when everyone was thinking that WI won
even michael vaughan once tooik wkt of tendulkar, is he a good bowler then???? well giving such support to ur answer doesnt really help..
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Re: Steve Waughs all time great Aussie ODI side steve waugh was instrumental in winning 87 WC and was perhaps best all rounder at that time... and in 1999 WC, that innings against SA under pressure..remember if they had lost that game.. they were out of the tournament.. For me S. Waugh any day for Hussey..

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