PRG's Thoughts

While selecting my dream eleven, I took the approach of having the best side rather than just listing the best players. Thus the focus became the balance of the side. A decision to take Steve Waugh over Brian Lara was one such call.With the 2000 th Test almost upon us, there are dream Test teams being created by cricket fans and experts. I also felt it was also important to see how players would fare in a particular position in the lineup. The elimination of Sir Viv Richards from the starting 11 was because of this reason. There obviously is no correct combination, as it is all based on personal opinion, but here is my dream 11: in order of batting position. Let the debating begin. Sunil Gavaskar: Probably the greatest opening Test batsman of all time. His technique was flawless and his patience unmatched. Consistently dominating the greatest bowling attack of all time in hostile conditions differentiates him from everyone else. He was the best. Virender Sehwag: This was a tough ca...