The greatest ODI XI of all time

#11 Glenn McGrath

The Pigeon – Nothing thin about the records though.

Glenn McGrath is the epitome of consistency among bowlers. “Pigeon” troubled every batsman in the world with his nagging line and length bowling. Bowling in the Mid 130’s at best, he made the ball talk, and the batsmen dance to his tunes. Such was his accuracy that he could pitch the ball on a dime and move it as and how he wanted.

Although not blessed with express pace, he had a mean bouncer which surprised even the best of the batsman making them play false shots. One such instance was in the 2003 World Cup Final, where he induced Sachin to play a half pull/flick shot off a short ball, thereby ending any hopes of India chasing an improbable 360 to win.

An economy of 3.88, taking a wicket every 34 balls, giving away only 22 runs gives a clear sign that he was both an economical bowler as well as attacking bowler. He could do both the jobs of holding one end tight and going all out attacking to take wickets at the same time.

Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10
250	248	12970	8391	381	7/15	22.02	3.88	34	9	7	0

He has won 3 World Cups, finishing as the Player of the Tournament in the 2007 edition in the Caribbean.

Contenders: Joel Garner, Shaun Pollock, Curtly Ambrose and Chaminda Vaas.