I've never even considered picking a team for this thread but as I was so graciously asked by someone who shall go nameless ~I have chosen the following:
- Grant Flower (can open, and will in my team) – always in ODIs – maybe not in tests)
- David Houghton (I might well play him as glove man an bat at six)
- Murray Goodwin (Can play quick or slow depending on the situation)
- Andy Flower (best ever – so will bat at 4 – where all the bests play)
- Tinashe Panyangara (too young for a bestof team but one I rate)
- Heath Streak (Maybe one to high but if born in any other country would be recognised as one of the best of the modern era)
- Paul Strang (SLA and decent bat – ave bat 43 – ball 33)
- Ray Price (tight SLA who could hold a bat)
- Travis Friend (a talent never developed)
- David Brain (Left arm fastish – a rarity )
- Henry Olonga (Has the aggression for an opening bowler if not the voice)
Too many all rounders (or bits & pieces if you are picky) for a truly competitive team in the 5 day game but would give most sides a decent challenge in the limited overs version.