All-time Ashes combined XI

4 Wally Hammond

Wally Hammond

At a time when Sir Don Bradman reigned as the best batsman in the world and piled up runs like no one else in cricket history, only one batsman was considered anywhere close to him. Hammond is one of the greatest batsmen to have played the game.

An outstanding defensive technique, coupled with excellent stroke making made him a batsmen who could take on any bowling attack in the world. He played 27 Ashes Tests between 1928 and 1947, during the course of which, he slammed 9 centuries and 7 half-centuries against the Australians.

Moreover, his average of 51.85 in tests against Australia is proof of just how good he was as a batsman.