-
Welcome to the Cricket Web forums, one of the biggest forums in the world dedicated to cricket.
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join the Cricket Web community today!
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.
Battle of the Legends
- Thread starter adharcric
- Start date
archie mac
International Coach
Wisden
Pup Clarke
Cricketer Of The Year
Holding
PhoenixFire
International Coach
John Wisden
adharcric
International Coach
Round of 64, Battle 25
We shall define a legend of cricket on the basis of the following criteria:
- An influential figure who made a significant impact on the way the game is played on the field.
- An influential figure who remained involved in and made significant contributions to the game off the field.
- A hero or an icon who served as an inspiration for others (cricketers as well as the general public) and will be remembered for years to come.
- Remember that a legend is defined not merely by cricket records but also by aura, impact and legacy.
Battle 25
Brian Lara (batsman, all-time leading run-scorer, highest individual test innings)
versus
Sachin Tendulkar (batsman, all-time leading run scorer and centurion in ODIs, most test centuries)
This battle will close after 12 hours (or earlier if it's a no contest IMO) with a lead of at least 5. Otherwise, it will close after 24 hours.
We shall define a legend of cricket on the basis of the following criteria:
- An influential figure who made a significant impact on the way the game is played on the field.
- An influential figure who remained involved in and made significant contributions to the game off the field.
- A hero or an icon who served as an inspiration for others (cricketers as well as the general public) and will be remembered for years to come.
- Remember that a legend is defined not merely by cricket records but also by aura, impact and legacy.
Battle 25
Brian Lara (batsman, all-time leading run-scorer, highest individual test innings)
versus
Sachin Tendulkar (batsman, all-time leading run scorer and centurion in ODIs, most test centuries)
This battle will close after 12 hours (or earlier if it's a no contest IMO) with a lead of at least 5. Otherwise, it will close after 24 hours.
LongHopCassidy
International Captain
Ouch. This will settle a few scores.
Abstain.
Abstain.
Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
Both are close quite close to each other where the cricket is concerned and opinions may vary who is the better player among people. However, where the bigger legend is concerned, Tendulkar is ahead. The mood of a nation used to change depending upon whether Tendulkar got a century or a low score in the 90s. Looking at it a few years and decades from now, the answer might be different and a lot of it may depend upon the legacy the cricketers finally leave when they quit the game, the impacts they have in their post cricketing career (if at all) and many other factors but as things stand, Tendulkar edges it for me.
PhoenixFire
International Coach
Lara
Fusion
Global Moderator
Yeah I'd go with Lara, just barely, for that reason. This is the battle of the Legends. Lara with his big scores would slightly edge the "legendary" status.
archie mac
International Coach
Lara, but only just