Test Team of The 2010s | Crickpicks

In this episode of the Crickpicks Podcast, Beram Kazi, Shayan Ahmed Khan, and Saurabh Somani dive into a snake draft to create an all-time Test team from the 2010s. Each host shares personal connections to this decade, filled with iconic matches and players that shaped their love for cricket. Notable picks include AB de Villiers as the versatile middle-order bat, Dale Steyn and Jimmy Anderson as premier bowlers, and Steve Smith and Virat Kohli as key run-scorers in the top order. The hosts discuss the merits of each pick, including player statistics, their impacts during the matches, and the nostalgia they evoke. The draft emphasizes individual contributions to the game while also addressing the challenge of leaving out deserving cricketers, with plenty of debate around the best combinations for varying conditions. Ultimately, they conclude with a formidable team featuring historical legends of the game and discuss honorary mentions of players they didn't select.