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Test Cricket is the oldest version of the game. It is undoubtedly the most respected and entertaining format for the cricket fans all over the world. Though receiving a Test cap is one of the memorable moments for a cricketer, scoring a century or bagging a five-wicket-haul in the longest format of the game is always special.
After the invention of T20 format, the longest format of the game seems to have lost its value. In an era where T20 leagues have sprung up, there are several cricketers who have been in prime form in the longest format of the game. From batsmen to bowlers, every team has its own set of match-winners in Test cricket.
Here is a Test team which consists of just one player from each Test playing nation. Take a look:
#1 David Warner
The destructive batsman from Australia, David Warner is the opener of the side. He has destroyed almost every bowling attack of the current era. Warner was the first cricketer since 1877 to make a debut for Australia without having played any first-class cricket.
He became the first opener to score a century in an opening session of a Test match. Warner, who has scored 21 centuries at an average of 48.2 in 74 games, is considered as one of the best Test openers in the modern era.
Tests - 74, Runs - 6363, HS - 253, Average - 48.2, 100s - 21, 200s - 1
#2 Azhar Ali
Azhar Ali will partner Warner at the top. He has been a prolific run scorer for Pakistan in the longest format of the game. He is one of the few Pakistan players to make his Test debut before playing an ODI.
Having made his Test debut against Australia at Lord's, he scored a match-winning 51 in his second Test at Leeds. Since then, he has been in good form in the Test format. He has scored three double hundreds which includes a triple ton against West Indies.
Tests - 65, Runs - 5202, HS - 302, Average - 44.84, 100s - 14, 200s - 3
#3 Virat Kohli (Captain)
The current Indian skipper, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen of the current generation. He is one of the few cricketers who has been in good form in all formats of the game. Kohli made his debut against West Indies in 2011.
He was appointed as Test team captain after the retirement of MS Dhoni in 2014. He has played 69 Tests and scored 5994 runs at an impressive average of 54.49. As a full-time captain, he lost his first Test series in 2018 against South Africa.
Tests - 69, Runs - 5994, HS - 243, Average - 54.49, 100s - 23, 200s - 6
In at number four will be Sri Lanka's skipper and undoubtedly their finest batsman, Dinesh Chandimal. He has shown immense potential in his short tenure with the Sri Lankan team. The aggressive batsman has the ability to adjust himself according to the formats.
Chandimal made his Test debut against South Africa in 2011. He became the first Sri Lankan batsman to score half-centuries in both innings on Test debut. Since then, he has scored 11 centuries for Sri Lanka in the Test format.
Tests - 48, Runs - 3642, HS - 164, Average - 44.96, 100s - 11, 200s - 0
#5 Johnny Bairstow (Wicket-keeper)
England's Johnny Bairstow will keep the wickets for this team. Bairstow, who has been in good form across all formats, cemented his place in the national team on the back of some scintillating performances with the bat.
He has the ability to take the match away from opponents within a matter of overs. The hard-hitter is one of their key batsmen in all formats of the game.
He made his Test debut against West Indies in 2012. Initially, he was not a permanent member of the squad. However, replacing Kevin Pietersen against Soth Africa in 2012, he made a magnificent 95 in the 1st innings and a fifty in the second innings which helped him secure a permanent spot in the team.
Bairstow is arguably one of the best wicket-keeper batsmen at present.
Tests - 57, Runs - 3547, HS - 167, Average - 38.55, 100s - 5, 200s - 0
The Zimbabwe cricketer, Sikandar Raza is one of the consistent performers for his team. He has been a key player for Zimbabwe in all formats of the game. The Pakistan-born Zimbabwean cricketer made his Test debut against his home country, Pakistan in 2013.
He scored a fifty in his first Test but was omitted from the team again. Raza never failed to score whenever he got an opportunity. He smashed three fifties against Bangladesh in 2014 and cemented his place in the side. He registered his maiden century against Sri Lanka in 2017.
Tests - 10, Runs - 762, HS - 127, Batting Average - 38.1, 100s - 1, 200s - 0, Wickets - 13, BBM - 99/5, Bowling Average - 58.69, 5W - 1, 10W - 0
Shakib Al Hasan is arguably the best cricketer Bangladesh has ever produced. Being a genuine all-rounder, he has been a key player for Bangladesh in all formats of the game. He has been a consistent performer for his country.
Shakib made his Test debut against India in May 2007. Since then, he has been contributing handsomely in all the departments of the game. He is ranked the No. 1 all-rounder by the ICC.
Tests - 53 Runs - 3692, HS - 217, Batting Average - 39.7, 100s - 5, 200s - 1, Wickets - 196, BBM - 124/10, Bowling Average - 31.88, 5W - 18, 10W - 2
#8 Jason Holder
The tall cricketer Jason Holder is the current skipper for West Indies cricket team. He is one of the genuine all-rounders in the modern day Test cricket. Holder can strangle the opponents with his pace and bounce. He is also a handy lower-order batsman.
Jason Holder made his Test debut against New Zealand in 2014. He picked up two wickets and scored a fifty in a losing cause. He was appointed as captain of West Indies team in 2015.
Holder is currently leading the team from the front in all formats of the game.
Tests - 34, Runs - 1483, HS - 110, Batting Average - 30.27, 100s - 2, 200s - 0, Wickets - 81, BBM - 103/11, Bowling Average - 29.36, 5W - 4, 10W - 1
#9 Rashid Khan
The mystery spinner from Afghanistan, Rashid Khan has been in excellent form since his international debut. He is undoubtedly one of the best spinners at present. With his variations, he can destroy any batting line-up in the world.
Afghanistan made their Test debut against India in June 2018 and Rashid was part of that team. However, he failed to trouble the Indian batsmen with the red ball as he picked up just two wickets.
Tests - 1, Wickets - 2, BBM - 154/2, Average - 77, 5W - 0
#10 Kagiso Rabada
The South African pace bowler, Kagiso Rabada made his Test debut against India in 2015. Since then, he has been the leading pacer for South Africa in all formats of the game. With his pace, swing, and bouncer, he can trouble any opposition.
At such a young age, the skills, control, and consistency with which he bowls, makes him a valuable asset to the South African side.
Tests - 32, Wickets - 151, BBM - 144/13, Average - 21.71, 5W - 9, 10W - 4
#11 Trent Boult
The menacing left-arm fast bowler from New Zealand, Trent Boult makes it to the list at No.11. With a remarkable consistency in bowling brutal toe-crushing yorkers and bouncers, Boult has proceeded to become one of the most fearsome bowlers in cricket.
Boult made his Test debut against Australia at Bellerive Oval in 2011. He picked up four wickets in his debut Test and helped his team win a Test in Australia. Since then, he has been a consistent performer for New Zealand in the longest format of the game.
Tests - 54, Wickets - 215, BBM - 80/10, Average - 27.85, 5W - 6, 10W - 1
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