Graeme Swann
Graeme Swann. Credit: Getty Images

Well, with no cricket being played, the International Cricket Council has kept fans and the experts busy with its unique puzzles and games. In one of those, ICC tweeted while asking the fans to name their playing XI, whom they would like to watch for the ‘rest of their life’ without any complaints whatsoever. Though many fans replied to them, the best XI of Graeme Swann caught the attention, as he ringed in quite a few surprises.

The former spinner of the England Cricket Team Graeme Swann chose Colin Milburn and Martin Crowe as his openers, which surprised many. Milburn played only nine Tests for England before meeting with an accident, in which, he lost his vision. He is paired with New Zealand’s greatest batsman  Crowe.

Sachin Tendulkar at the number five – Graeme Swann

At number three, Graeme Swann went with the all-time legendary Sir Don Bradman, who still holds the record for highest batting average. At number four, he asked Mark Waugh to do the job for his side. Mark is one of the best players that Australia has ever produced.

Sachin Tendulkar, Graeme Swann
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Coming to number five position, he named the leading run-scorer in the world cricket Sachin Tendulkar, who is also the only Indian to make into the chart. Sachin Tendulkar is accompanied by Ian Botham and Alan Knott. While Ian Botham is a known name for many, Alan Knott’s inclusion was a surprise.

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However, he is one of the favourite players of Graeme Swann, who played for England. Knott appeared in 95 Tests and 20 ODI games. Then comes Shane Warne, who has been a scintillating performer for Australia during his times. His presence itself makes the audience stick to their Television sets.

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He asked Harold Larwood to be one of the fast bowlers in his best XI. Larwood born in 1904, played 21 Tests for England. He picked as many as 78 wickets in his 21 Test matches.

Moreover, Larwood is accompanied by another stalwart fast bowler Wasim Akram, who hails from Pakistan. Graeme Swann’s playing XI concluded with James Anderson taking the final slot.

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