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[Steveo1000]

McCullum is no way near 'one of the best players off the last 10 years'

You have tried to prove an argument by posting a list of players who have scored double tons against India. All it proves is that you have to be one of the modern greats in order to do it!
If the list had been full on average players you would be in a strong position with your argument, all you have done is show how good a player you need to be in order to score a double ton against India. Nice one.

[WalkingWicket37]

McCullum is no way near 'one of the best players off the last 10 years'

Okay then, on curren form what would your world XI be Gerry??
Will be interesting I see who you pick ahead of McCullum...

[Gerry SA]

Okay then, on curren form what would your world XI be Gerry??
Will be interesting I see who you pick ahead of McCullum...

McCullum bats at 5, so he's only competing with AB de Villiers and Michael Clarke...

Not hope in hell he gets a game over either of them.

[ProCricketer1982]

McCullum bats at 5, so he's only competing with AB de Villiers and Michael Clarke...

Not hope in hell he gets a game over either of them.

So bat him at 6/7/8/9/10

[Steveo1000]

Bat him at 6 or 7??

[Gerry SA]

On your basis, surely the batsmen that haven't made double centuries against India are not good enough for the game?

Smith? De villiers? Etc etc. man if you can't get a double ton against India, you Might aswell go get a job at mcdonalds. What was they thinking!

The catchment window I gave was since 2009.

AB de Villiers has a 200 against India, but it was in 2008...

Smith doesn't has Khan is all over him like a cheap suit.

[WalkingWicket37]

McCullum bats at 5, so he's only competing with AB de Villiers and Michael Clarke...

Not hope in hell he gets a game over either of them.

Good job at avoiding answering the question there...
Will say that Clarke isn't in good nick right now and AB hasn't scored a double ton against India since 2008 though

Back to the cricket the Indians look incredibly tired out there, these two to reach their milestones then try and force a result against tired bodies maybe??
And that was a majestic straight drive from Neesham, lefties always have that extra ounce of class in their stroke play!

[smilley792]

Anyway when neesham makes it to 200 today, would he be classed as great or average or mediocre?



Indians bowlers look a tad damp this morning.

[Gerry SA]

So bat him at 6/7/8/9/10

Pure batsman at 7? No chance.

World XI

Would automatically have
Smith
Pujara
Amla
Clarke
de Villiers
Sangakkara
Taylor

[ProCricketer1982]

His knees and back must be (No Swearing Please)!

[WalkingWicket37]

Pure batsman at 7? No chance.

World XI

Would automatically have
Smith
Pujara
Amla
Clarke
de Villiers
Sangakkara
Taylor

Steve Smith opening and Rikki Clarke at 4, that's different mate

[ProCricketer1982]

Pure batsman at 7? No chance.

World XI

Would automatically have
Smith
Pujara
Amla
Clarke
de Villiers
Sangakkara
Taylor

Why smith?
Why Taylor?

[Gerry SA]

You have tried to prove an argument by posting a list of players who have scored double tons against India. All it proves is that you have to be one of the modern greats in order to do it!
If the list had been full on average players you would be in a strong position with your argument, all you have done is show how good a player you need to be in order to score a double ton against India. Nice one.

Only flaw in your theory is all the other average 40 or more.

Whereas McCullum averages 35/38.

So I'm McCullum's it's the saying every dog has it's day...

[Gerry SA]

Why smith?
Why Taylor?

Graeme Smith average 49. It's a toss up between him and Warner.

Ross Taylor is genuine world class. Averages nearly 47.

Obviously the batting order needs a bit of work.

[ProCricketer1982]

Graeme Smith average 49. It's a toss up between him and Warner.

Ross Taylor is genuine world class. Averages nearly 47.

Obviously the batting order needs a bit of work.

Smiths past it, better players around now. So you won't take mccullum but you'll take Warner? Bigger slogger and a complete tool to boot