Greatest post-war cricketers Part VI. Who would you add to the list?

Question

In 1983 there was a book published called The Lords Taverners Fifty Greatest. Trevor Bailey, Richie Benaud, Colin Cowdrey and Jim Laker selected their 50 greatest postwar cricketers. I'm not interested if you disagree with the list, but which players since 1983 do you think could break into this group?

The first category was openers.
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The second category was other batsmen.
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The third category was Pace Bowlers.
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The fourth category was Spin Bowlers.
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The fifth category was All-rounders.
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The sixth and final category is Wicketkeepers. The players selected were:
Godfrey Evans
Wally Grout
Alan Knott
Rodney Marsh

Remember, players selected should be among the greats. PLAYERS WHO PLAYED THEIR BEST CRICKET BEFORE 1983, YET WEREN'T SELECTED DO NOT QUALIFY.

Additional Details

Dujon made his debut in December 1981 - so he only played about 1 year of his 10 year career before the cut off date. Since he wouldn't have been considered for the original list, he qualifies for this one.

Answer 1

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Mark Boucher
Adam Gilchrist
Ian Healy
Jeff Dujon
Alec Stewart
Andy Flower

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Asker's Comment:

I'll add Sangakarra to that list - I know he doesn't often keep in tests these days, but I think he's achieved enough - I didn't put him in the batsman's list.
My list:
Mark Boucher
Adam Gilchrist
Ian Healy
Jeff Dujon
Alec Stewart
Andy Flower
Kumar Sangakkara

Answer 2

Adam Gilchrist and Mark Boucher each has over 900 international dismissals (the only 2 keepers to have that feat) to their name. So they are sure to make into the list.

My other choices would be Ian Healy, Andy Flower, Kumar Sangakkara and Alec Stewart.

Honorable mentions - Ridley Jacobs, Moin Khan and Jeff Dujon

Edit: Dujon made his debut before 83, so i'm unsure about putting him there! Does he qualify?

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Answer 3

My list will have

(1) Adam Gilchrist (100 marks) (2) Andrew Flower (95) (3) Brad Haddin (80) (4) Jeff Dujon (71)
(5) Brendon McCullum (71) (6) Salim Yousuf (70) (7) Rashid Latif (66) (8) MS Dhoni (63)
(9) Matthew Prior (63) (10) Ridley Jacobs (62) (11) Mark Boucher (62) (12) Dave Richardson (58)
(13) Alec Stewart (58) (14) Rodney Marsh (56) (15) Jack Russell (54) (16) Ian Healy (52)
(17) Tatenda Taibu (51).

The above is a joint Keeper - batsmen list. It means that their batting is also considered.

Answer 4

I don't think I can add to the list already given above.
A.Gilchrist and M.Boucher are sure to be there.
And possibly I.Healy and K.Sangakkara.
I think SMH.Kirmani should have been in the original list.

Answer 5

This list is of the greatest wicket keepers ,hence we cannot add many names,we have to be very selective,my list whom we can add are
1.Adam Gilchrist
2.Mark Boucher
3.J.Dujuon
4 Ian Healy

Answer 6

Andy Flower
Gilchrist
Sangakara
Boucher
Alec Stewart

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Answer 7

What about SMH kirmani ?