Scariest Cricketer's X1

Fox Soccer Channel brings you The "I wouldn't want to meet him in a dark alley" XI, a selection from current international cricketers.

Cricket isn't the type of sport typically associated with bulging biceps and barrel chests. But there are a few rather large specimens floating around the gentleman's game, many of whom could probably hold their own in the boxing ring as well as at the crease.
1. Matthew Hayden (Australia)
Queensland's yoga-practising, cookbook-writing opening batsman may not sound like the best choice for a side full of "scaries" but the left-hander is well over six foot and has forearms bigger than Muttiah Muralitharan's head. When he gets up from the "Supine Big Toe Pose" position, he's one big fellow.

2. Graeme Smith (South Africa)
The South African skipper can raise the hair on an opponent's neck with a simple stare, his hefty jaw methodically chewing yet another stick of gum (that man must have shares!) as he squints towards the batsman like a schoolboy bully looking to add a few more bucks to his lunch-money collection. Damn bullies...

3. Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pakistan)
Perhaps more of a heavyweight than an outright monster, Inzi nevertheless has the ability bulldoze an opponent's confidence with little pretension but plenty of power. And with bat in hand, the level of intimidation is taken up a notch or two, as a spectator who dared call him "Potato Head" once found out...

4. Chris Cairns (New Zealand)
Despite his Starsky & Hutch hairstyle, the Kiwi with the swagger is quite plainly a powerhouse. Not too many people would dare ridicule his sideburns for fear of being crushed.


When he's not hunting boar, Andrew Symonds of Australia spends a bit of time on the cricket field.

5. Andrew Symonds (Australia)
Dreadlocks blowing in the wind, one can just imagine the hulking all-rounder hunting wild boar in the Queensland outback with nothing more than his bare hands and a pack of dogs. Yes, this is what the (very) big-hitting all-rounder does for "relaxation". Say no more...

6. Andrew Flintoff (England)
Freddie is quite simply a big bloke. Standing at 6' 4'' and either banging the ball into the pitch when bowling or banging it over the boundary with the bat, the England star is the type no one in a Lancashire pub would dare square up to. Mess with this man at your peril.

7. Justin Kemp (South Africa)
Another South African whose physique has no doubt benefited from copious amounts of "braaied" beef throughout childhood, Kemp is at his most demoralizing with willow in hand.

8. Mahendra Singh Dhoni (India)
This was a tough one since most current international wicketkeepers would be dwarfed by members of this side. But we had to pick someone and Dhoni is far scarier than Geraint Jones...

9. Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan)
Admittedly, his intimidation-factor is boosted by a blistering run-up and searing pace but there is something a bit more frightening about the Rawalpindi Express than Australia's blond-haired equivalent. Perhaps it has something to do with those bulging eyes, mop of pitch-black hair and general disregard for authority.

10. Andre Nel (South Africa)
The Behemoth from Benoni (well close enough, Germiston is just around the corner) has the rare gift of being able to beat batsmen into submission with nothing more than the often-ridiculous look on his face. Beaten by fear or fits of giggles?

11. Steve Harmison (England)
The quiet England fast bowler is one of the tallest players on the international scene. The mere fact that most would require a step-ladder to look him square in the eyes is reason enough for his inclusion. But he has to keep the beard because without it, well, he'd look like a skinny 12-year-old on stilt.

Dunno why they put Harmison in there, he is as gentle a giant as you will ever meet, and yes when he shaves he just looks like a lanky school kid!

I reckon Inzy could batter most of that side, maybe except Symonds.

Why they didnt include Sachin in that!!!

Raz is going to throw a fit when he sees there is no Afridi in the list

The scariest mofo cricketer of all time in my book would be merv Hughes.. that big moustached giant would come at you with a runup hurling down bouncers.. .. he is your typical leather clad, harley riding, beer drinking redneck desperado..


Close on his heels aloo paratha eating, Khatri bashing Inzi followed by Joel Garner, Patrick Patterson, Devon Malcolm, Mark Greatbatch.

No Sarfraz Nawaz?

crap.. howd i forget the big man Nawaz himself. Sorry Gujar.. thanks for reminding me.. Yes that guy should take the cake from even Merv himself..

Pure aggression...

I also forgot Symonds.. he is one scary fella too..

Hayden, Smith etc.. all good choices..

I guess they don't have Afridi in there since they know if he is there, there will be no Competition!

Afridi aint scary.. he is a metrosexual, hero wannabe, highlighted hair pretty boy... what the hell is wrong with you??? you put a 5'9 inches or so tall afridi next to Joel Garner or Sarfaraz Nawaz with a big tache and compare urself.. he would look like a cute cuddly bunny rabbit in front of those two.. whatsthemattawitya??? wake up.. . .would ya?

i wouldnt wanna be stuck in a dark alley with a guy like CURTLY AMBROSE skulking around the corner..............

Anyone seen Wasim Akram in person? He's pretty huge and scary too

i have met wasim in person.. he is tall but not huge ... pretty slim.. im bigger than he is.. and he is a decent guy so i cant say he is scary.. he used to be in the old days with his desi afro.. hahah.. i would not want to bump into him with that hair do in some dark alley.

akhtar ayub from our under 19 team isnt too "cute" either......

Cartman, Afridi is at least 6ft1, not 5ft9. But i agree, Afridi is a sweet boy, whereas Garner, Sarfraz are 6ft4+ heavyweight boxers.

Monsters -

Aus -

Hayden
Symonds
Lehmann
Kasprowicz

New Z -

Tuffey
C Cairns

India -

Munaf Patel (Just cos every country has to have one)

Pak -

Inzy
Shoaib
Riaz Afridi

Windies -

Lawson
Gayle

England -

Freddie
KP

SA -

Smith
Nel
Telemachus

SRI L -

Fernando

scary?

scary guys are people like colin croft.roy gilchrist and sylvester clark.

These west indians bowled like demons and fought like maniacs.compared to these fellows that scary XI are a bunch of nuns

Man, how could u lot forget Scott styris!!!!!

have u seen him!

I wouldnt wanna get into a little beef thing with chris gayle

This site says Afridi is 5 feet 11

http://people.indiatimes.com/articl...1,prtpage-1.cms

Afridis favourite singers are backstreet boys, spice girls and ricky martin.

I have met Afridi personally and if he is 6'1 im 6'4-1/2

i agree with Elan.. Windies of yester years were scary mofos.. I forgot about the Late Sylvester Clark.. he was a big scary dude as well.

Guys this list comprises of only the present cricketers.

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JOEL: YOU SUCK AT FAST BOWLING BOY AND YOU STEPPED ON MY TOES!
ASHISH: HUUUNNNHH?

present cricketers are womanish.

Pietersen is pretty big. I haven't seen him in person without the skunk yet though, I imagine he'll look a lot smaller now

When i first saw Pietersen boy was he big, as soon as i heard him speak he didnt seem all that big to me.

I think it's funny when he bats with Bell or Geraint Jones and they punch gloves on the wicket. Little and large!

Somone get Shabbir down the gym whilst he's out of the game and get him some Protein shakes. He'll be the most militant thug out there.

Cmon Man I protest No Sachin Tendulkar in this list!!!!

Cricketers of today are all pretty boys compaired to old Windies crew or some of the Australians and Pakistanis
Ambrose
Clarke
Boon
Merv
Srafaraz
They were some scary mothas. I am sorry but Afridi or Hayden does not strike fear in me. They might be intimidating but not scary.

what happend to Amrose or Garner???? or VIV???