Prince Lara vs King Viv

[Bun]

Who is the better batsman in test cricket?

 

[robelinda]

You left out Adrian Griffith for some reason. And Keith Arturton.

 

[MrIncredible]

Lara is by far my favorite batsman of all time. But if I had to choose a West Indian to bat for my life

(after George Headley) that would be the original and only "Master Blaster" !!

 

[Blaze 18]

Brian Lara.

 

[Fusion]

Lara comes 3rd in the list of greatest Windies batsmen in my book.

 

[ankitj]

Lara comes 3rd in the list of greatest Windies batsmen in my book.

Mine too. After Sir Garry and Sir Viv.

 

[honestbharani]

Always rated Viv above both Sachin and Lara.. Dunno, just personal bias towards his style of batting more than any so-called "solid" statistical reasons...



Out before the spreadsheeters are in..

 

[TumTum]

For Tests, Lara by a whisker. For ODIs, Viv without a doubt. Overall, Viv comfortably.

 

[salman85]

I never got around to watching Viv since i was too young.Lara i did watch.

If i had to pick,i'd probably make the safer choice and go with Viv,but when the Windies were in decline Lara pulled off some brilliant single handed victories for them.That can't be ignored.

 

[smash84]

Both had the ability to change the course of matches single handedly. I go for Viv for his ability to intimidate the opposition bowling and for having a lion like presence on the field

 

[subshakerz]

Lara was supreme against spin, while Richards was dominant against pace. Lara had genuine troubles against express pace, while Richards' problems against leg spin weren't as pronounced. In the end, I go with Richards, more dominant, and a more rounded record.

 

[jaideep]

Lara easily.

 

[Himannv]

Lara is probably my fovourite batsman of all time so maybe I might be a little biased. Viv was probably more effective but voted for Lara.

 

[bagapath]

was dreading the day this comparison would come up as a straight forward question though it has been addressed several times in the past on other threads.

both were absolute magicians with the bat. both were arguably the best batsmen of their eras. they were big match players who saved their best against the toughest bowlers. they had equally successful and equally long careers.

even if you put a gun to my head, i wont choose between them. I want them both in any team I make. but if you uncork the safety latch on that gun and put your finger to the trigger and start your countdown then i will choose viv richards.

the reasons will come out eventually in the thread later. will wait to read what others have to say.

 

[smash84]

. but if you uncork the safety latch on that gun and put your finger to the trigger and start your countdown then i will choose viv richards.

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haha...well said

 

[hang on]

both incredible, but, if pressed, would go for lara, as a test batsman.

 

[shivfan]

I'm with Michael Holding on this one...King Viv any day!

 

[cnerd123]

Lara fanboy, so him.


Viv's probably a better pick as an overall player, handy player, great in the field, awesome presence.

 

[hang on]

have always wondered about viv's legacy if (a big, kiplingesque if, it needs be said) he hadn't managed to get his average back over the magical 50 mark in his last test. I believe it was in his 2nd last innings, but i could be wrong.

 

[G.I.Joe]

Brian Lara.