Best Test XI to play for your life

4. Steve Waugh – I can think of no better man than this to grind out a tough hundred. Squeezed every ounce out of his talent, which may explain his superior record in Tests to his arguably more naturally talented brother Mark (just don’t tell him he’s batting to save a Pom’s life).

5. Brian Close – His Test record may not be great, but he’s in my team solely for the sheer bravery that it must’ve took to stand up to the West Indians, at the age of 45, without a helmet. I reckon, even now at 79 he’d give it a go.

6. Paul Collingwood – ‘The Brigadier Blocker’ as he named himself, would be just the man for the job as my team is batting to save the draw after the lifeless Bradman and 79 year old Close didn’t quite live up to expectations. His exploits in saving games for England at Cardiff and twice in South Africa have earned him this prestigious place in my team. I look forward to watching him stonewall his way to a 186 ball 12. Purely magical.