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The mrbojumbles World XI

// November 2nd, 2009 // Opinion, Quirky

Jeev at the top of his mark pondering his next delivery

After the raging success of the mrbojumbles world XV, by popular demand we bring you the leather on willow version. Thanks to Eddie Mackie and Master Mouse Patrol the selectors of this team for all their hard work. I know many an hour of articulate debating for players jostling for spots in the line up was made before this rip-snorter of a side was decided upon.

1. Geoff Ogilvy (AUS)
He’s a Strayan, technically sound, can take the new ball heat……and he’s a Victorian!!!

2. Phil Mickleson (USA)
Not only does he create a left/right opening combination, but his mastery of trick shots will match up well against spinners on the sub-continent. And he’s slightly fat, allowing him to fill the Mark Taylor role at the top.

3. Tiger Woods (USA)
He’s the best.

4. Vijay Singh (FIJ)
Clear-cut VVS Laxman look-a-like, superb striker of the ball, flush with timing and class, Indian heritage is a no-brainer, and since he’s Fijian he’ll be relaxed at the crease.

5. Ernie Els (SAF)
He’s big, he’s African, he’ll make batting look easy and he’ll bowl 15 overs each innings. Basically he’s a Kallis clone.

6. Sergio Garcia (ESP)
The only golfer we have seen swing a bat before. Ability from the tee to the green indicate class and ability, but form on the green preclude him from a place higher up the order.

If you haven’t already, I recommend you read Macky’s post on Sergio trying his hand at cricket. Click here

7. Lee Westwood (GBR)
Slight paunch belies a naturally athletic player, and most paunchy Englishmen are good batsmen (Gooch, Lamb, Gatting, et al). Possesses the perfect accent to launch stinging tirades from behind the stumps: “let’s give ‘em a bit a rattle, lads!”

8. Camillo Villegas (COL)
Tall, strong and lean quick bowler who will open the attack. Dale Steyn’s body twin. Capable of bowling long spells in excess of 150 km/h. Increases the sex appeal of the side greatly and is not afraid of batting.

9. Henrik Stenson (SWE)
In the Shaun Pollock mould. Bowls with unerring accuracy and has an unflappable temperament. Will bowl long, accurate spells without breaking a sweat or giving an inch. More than handy with the willow.

10. Jeev Milkha Singh (IND)
Although there’s no evidence to support it, we are pretty confident he can bowl a doosra.

11. Michael Campbell (NZL)
Big, strapping right arm quick in the Heath Davis mould. Has the potential to catch on fire for a devastating spell. Had one good spell with the bat, but is generally destined to fail at the crease.

12th Man: Retief Goosen (SAF)
Enough class and experience to cover injuries with ease.

Coach: Frank Nobilo (NZL)
Much needed facial hair, and a soothing voice for the players.

The Big easy has every right to be disgusted with this decision. I’ve never seen Ernie furious but this is about as livid as he can get I’d imagine. He almost appears to be more gutted about having to leave to crease to Monty, rather than the fact the ball clearly pitched outside and spun away. Good to see Ogilvy is still at the crease and backing up well too.

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