Published: Sep 23, 2015, 03:53 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 23, 2015, 03:53 PM (IST)
Continuing with his trend of naming the best elevens of his opposition sides from his playing days, the king of spin Shane Warne has now announced his best New Zealand team for last 25 years. The team, just like the others, only comprises of players he has played a competitive game against. [Also Read: Shane Warne names his South African XI for last 25 years]
He posted the team from his official Facebook account with the words, ”Thanks for all the feedback re my test teams so far ! Here’s my NZ team, remember I didn’t play against Hadlee or Ian Smith plus others” [Also Read: Imran Khan misses out in Warne’s best Pakistan team of last 25 years]
His New Zealand XI is as follows:
Nathan Astle
John Wright
Andrew Jones
Martin Crowe
Stephen Fleming ( C )
Ken Rutherford
Brendon Mccullum
Chris Cairns
Daniel Vettori
Shane Bond
Danny Morrison
Warne did put a customary note in the end, saying it was difficult to leave out so many talented cricketers. He mentioned the names of Ross Taylor, Mark Greatbatch, Craig McMillan & Deepak Patel and said it was tough leaving them out. [Also Read: Cook doesn’t find a place in Warne’s best England Test team of last 25 years]
He signed off with a thank you to his followers, but not before asking them if he’d left anyone out who should have made it to his list. His followers are putting forth their opinion and eagerly awaiting the next team that comes out from the legend’s hat. [Also Read: “Best friend” Clarke misses out a berth in Warne’s greatest Australian ODI XI]
