Better Than Saqib Mahmood Test Team | Crickpicks

In the latest episode of the Crickpicks Podcast, Beram Kazi, Varun Alba Kunan, and Jarrod Kimber engage in a snake-style draft to construct a team of Test cricketers better than Saqib Mahmood, who has played only two Tests but boasts impressive stats. The hosts explain the concept of a 'floor team', being players that meet or exceed Mahmood's batting average of 52 and bowling average of 22.83. Each participant contributes their picks, with intriguing discussions about the players' qualifications, their historical significance, and humorous exchanges.

The team ultimately includes cricketing greats such as Don Bradman and Muthaya Muralitharan, along with contemporary players like Jasprit Bumrah. They debate various player qualifications, whether certain players should be considered all-rounders, and what constitutes a good floor team. The episode culminates with the audience encouraged to vote on the best team assembled, leading to discussions about the nature of drafting in cricket while retaining a light-hearted atmosphere.