If one needed to use the present players and compile a test team from them, how would it look? Maybe something as follows:
Only one wicketkeeper played and Boucher therefor selected
Younis Khan, Yousuf, Inzamam, Kallis and Prince pick themselves as batsmen.
Asif, Pollock, Ntini picks themselves.
Who will open is a question. Who will be the spinner is another question.
Akhtar I would not pick due to his injury, unfitness, and disruptive attitude.
Captain will be Inzamam.
I woul most probably pick:
- Smith
- ???
- Kallis
- Younis
- Inzamam
- Yousuf
(Prince having to sit out unless he can adapt and open with Smith.)
- Boucher
- Pollock
- Kaneria
- Ntini
- Asif