Richie Benaud's Greatest XI

Richie Benaud's Greatest XI is a 2004 DVD in which cricketing doyen Richie Benaud selects an imaginary cricket team from the best players available from all countries and eras. Utilising a method adopted from Don Bradman, Benaud shortlisted three players for each position before finalising the team.

The team

Opening batsmenJack Hobbs  England
Sunil Gavaskar  India
Number 3Don Bradman  Australia (Captain)
Numbers 4 and 5Viv Richards  West IndiesSachin Tendulkar  India
All-roundersGary Sobers  West IndiesImran Khan  Pakistan
Wicket-keeperAdam Gilchrist  Australia
Spin bowlersShane Warne  Australia
Fast bowlersDennis Lillee  AustraliaSydney Barnes  England

Twelfth man: Keith Miller  Australia

Manager: Frank Worrell  West Indies

The short list

Openers:

Number 3:

Middle order:

All-rounders:

Wicket-keeper:

Spin bowler:

Fast bowlers:

References

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