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CW50 2nd Edition - No 03
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Ikki
Hall of Fame Member
I had him #3 too but I had him ahead of Sobers who I assume is going to be second. I think while they're close enough as all-rounders, IMO the impact Imran had on Pakistani cricket as a leader and captain cannot be understated and that is why I ranked him ahead. When I think of Imran I think of him with a regal air and he was a truly majestic cricketer.
ankitj
Hall of Fame Member
My number 3 as well.
What a great, great player. "Monstrously gifted" as cricinfo describes him. A fast bowler that belongs in the highest echelon. A batsman stubborn enough to average 50+ in second half of his career. If that wasn't enough, he went on to be one of cricket's most remarkable leaders - never lost a series to the mighty West Indians, groomed a whole generation of world class fast bowler. And then as if out of a plot of a fiction book, he returned from retirement and won the world cup for his country. If that's not enough yet, he was learned, erudite and a lady killer as well.
If you'd dream to be a cricketer why'd you dream to be anyone but Imran Khan Niazi?
What a great, great player. "Monstrously gifted" as cricinfo describes him. A fast bowler that belongs in the highest echelon. A batsman stubborn enough to average 50+ in second half of his career. If that wasn't enough, he went on to be one of cricket's most remarkable leaders - never lost a series to the mighty West Indians, groomed a whole generation of world class fast bowler. And then as if out of a plot of a fiction book, he returned from retirement and won the world cup for his country. If that's not enough yet, he was learned, erudite and a lady killer as well.
If you'd dream to be a cricketer why'd you dream to be anyone but Imran Khan Niazi?
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Agent Nationaux
International Coach
My hero. I had him at number 1. Met the great man at his cancer hospital in 96 and would love to have the opportunity to meet him again. Hopefully he goes on to become the next PM and making Pakistan a safer, more prosperous nation and a good ally to the west.
smash84
The Tiger King
smash84
The Tiger King
Just the other day I was thinking that you had this quote about Imran and what was it. THIS was it.If you'd dream to be a cricketer why'd you dream to be anyone but Imran Khan Niazi?
salman85
International Debutant
Btw.Is some movie being made on Imran called 'Kaptaan'?
Edit : Yes there is. Here's the trailer --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwuvVMHvgy0&feature=related
Edit : Yes there is. Here's the trailer --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwuvVMHvgy0&feature=related
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Agent Nationaux
International Coach
Yeah it is.
G.I.Joe
International Coach
How is it an insult to Imran?
smash84
The Tiger King
the quality of the movie (or what it seems from the trailer)
Ikki
Hall of Fame Member
baga was he really that bad of a fielder? Hard to believe such an accomplished cricketer could be 'crap'. Who would you compare him to these days?
smash84
The Tiger King
Yes he was. Initially when his batting and bowling was crap he was a more than decent fielder.
I remember Wasim narrating that he once dropped a dolly when Wasim was on a hattrick.
He would counter that by keeping himself on mid-on so that minimum catches would come to him
smash84
The Tiger King
Love the leap in the bowling action. Although such a high jump in the action would be devastating for the body.