So, with Movember here I decided to come up with Australia's greatest Mo Test XI on one of my other websites but I thought I'd share it with you guys as I know we have some cricket fans here and it is the off season.
We're into Movember and as such, it's time to look at the Australian cricketers who have sported the Mo during their careers.
This 11 could match it with the best of any era.
1. David Warner: He may not wear one all year round but the Bull has carried a mo for the past three Australian summers and has signed one once again this Movember as a Mo'bassador. The firebrand opener can put most opening bowlers on the backfoot from the first ball.
2. Ian Chappell: Although a number three, Chappelli gets the promotion, given the mo of the man beneath him is one of the most recognisable in world cricket. Chapps would also be a wonderful foil for the dashing David Warner at the other end.
3. David Boon: As hinted to above, Boony has a mo that is amongst the best in world cricket. A fantastic first drop, Boony more than holds his spot in the line-up, moustache and all.
4. Allan Border: The great AB had a terrific mo during perhaps two of the greatest decades for mo growing. Captain Grumpy led a very inexperienced Australian team and laid the foundations for the successes of Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh.
5. Greg Chappell: Much like older brother Ian, Greg sported a terrific 'stache throughout his career. He provides plenty of elegant stroke making in the middle order.
6. Graeme Wood: One of the many Australians to play for the ACB during World Series Cricket, Wood had a marvellous mo and was an integral member of AB's middle order.
7. Rod Marsh (WK): He's clearly got one of the best mo's seen in Test cricket and his work behind the stumps began a succession of great Australian wicket-keepers.
8. Mitchell Johnson: In his current form, he's the best bowler in world cricket. The terrific moustache sported in the 2013/14 Ashes series saw him send the cleaners through the English with a 37 wicket haul. He opens the bowling alongside Lillee.
9. Dennis Lillee: Perhaps Australia's greatest ever fast bowler, D.K. had a mo to boot throughout his career. At first a young tearaway, he re-built his action following a back injury to become one of the first great swing bowlers of his time.
10. Merv Hughes: The fast bowler once accused of being too fat to be a cricketer had a mo that makes him identifiable even today. An imposing bowler, he adds plenty of personality to the side.
11. Hugh Trumble: You may not have heard of him, but Trumble was one of Australia's first great spinners. An offspinner with an ability to capture wickets on all surfaces, he was in the Australian side at the turn of the 20th century. He also wore a fine mo.
Think I've missed a mo wearing Test cricketer? Comment below.
And if you've read this far, I'm also taking part in Movember. The initiative aims at raising funds to battle men's cancer. If you'd like to donate, you can do so here: MOBRO.CO/elliottrichardson
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Super, what about Kerry Hemsley and Sam Backo.
They wouldn't be bad selections, if they had have played international Test cricket for Australia.
Fred the Demon Spofforth, or pretty much anyone that played in the 1800's,
I did consider the Demon, however, due to a technicality, I had to rule him out. He only ever played for the "Colonists" as Australia wasn't Federated until 1901. He's still awarded Test Cap #14. Also, who do you remove? Lillee? He's ranked as one of Australia's greats. Merv? How could you drop a stache like that? Mitch? At his best, he's the most lethal pace bowler in the world.
i think Hindy had an awesome pornstar mo when he was in a test match one year
Far call Super, you can't leave any of the quicks you have named out of a Mo side. Nice find also on hughie Trumble.
Graeme yallop
Maxy Tangles Walker has to be in the 12 somewhere though.
Play him as 12th man. Impressive mo, but can't slot him in ahead of Merv. The big fella had his mo insured.
Try as I might Super I just cant improve on your team selection
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