East South Africa great batting Hashim Amla has revealed its all-time Test XI and the selection has sparked much debate among cricket fans. In a surprising decision, Amla chose not to include modern-day legends like Virat Kohli, Joe Root, steve smithOr kane williamsonInstead, they included veteran names from the late 1990s and 2000s, as well as some of their former teammates, in their lineup.
Hashim Amla picks his best all-time World Test XI without Virat Kohli or Joe Root
But I am saying shave before the wicket Podcast, Amla’s top order starts with his former South Africa captain Graeme Smith And Australia Electricity house Matthew Hayden As an opening batsman. One of the most successful Test captains in history, Smith scored 9,265 runs, 9,030 of which he scored as an opening batsman. Hayden, famous for his aggressive batting, scored 8,265 runs in 103 Test matches at an average of 50.73.
Amla landed at number 3 India‘Wall’ of, Rahul DravidWho scored 13,288 Test runs, including 10,524 runs at first drop, with an average of 52.88. ricky pontingThe former Australia captain and the third-highest run-scorer in Test history with 13,378 runs, is ranked No. 4.
Making a slight change to his usual batting position, Amla chose the name of his former Proteas teammate jacques calis At number 5. While Kallis often batted in the top four, his versatility and record of 13,289 runs with 292 wickets makes him an ideal choice for the middle-order. Surprisingly, Sachin Tendulkar, the top scorer in Test cricket with 15,921 runs, has been placed at number 6, despite excelling at number 4 throughout his career.
The responsibility of wicketkeeping is given to another South African, AB de VilliersA destructive batsman with 8,765 Test runs. His ability to adapt to different situations and create balance in the team gave him an edge over more traditional keepers.
Balanced bowling attack led by veterans
Amla’s bowling unit is as strong as the batting line-up, featuring two of the all-time great spinners and two dangerous fast bowlers. Muttiah MuralitharanLeading wicket taker in Test history with 800 wickets, partnership with shane warneAustralian spin wizard who took 708 wickets, who provided the team with unprecedented variety in the spin department.
The pace attack is led by Australia glen mcgrathTaking 563 wickets at an average of 21.64, he is considered one of the most accurate fast bowlers of all time. South Africa is also included with them dale steynWhose fast pace and swing helped him take 439 wickets in just 93 Test matches, making him one of the most lethal fast bowlers of his era.
Leaving aside impressive contemporary players like Kohli and Root, Amla has clearly leaned towards cricketers who have left a lasting impression in his eyes over a long period of time. The team blends power, technique and match-winning ability, creating what it sees as the ultimate Test match combination.
Hashim Amla’s all-time Test XI:
Graeme Smith, Matthew Hayden, Rahul Dravid, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, Sachin TendulkarAB de Villiers (wk), Shane Warne, Dale Steyn, Muttiah Muralitharan, Glenn McGrath
