Name an overrated and an underrated cricketer

[Gob]

Overrated-Virat
Underrated-Vaughan
Properly rated-Amla

 

[Pratters]

A lot of people mentioning Smith as overrated in the thread. His game is so good, I think his legend will only grow in years to come. I haven't seen a player like him. There was Lara and there is Smith. I hope he goes on to fulfill his potential through his career. His run making isn't a fluke.

Rohit Sharma is overrated by many, yes. I can't believe how highly he is regarded by some Indian fans.

Kohli is a terrific ODI and T20 player but he has some off stump issues to sort at test level. So when people put him beside Smith, Williamson and Root right now, that's overating him.

 

[Jono]

Underrated-Vaughan

In what way? Bloke was absolutely poop in limited overs cricket, and averaged low 40s in tests. Was a player of great innings, but not a great player.

Good captain though, but everyone rates him as captain so he's not underrated at that.

His ****ness is also not underrated, everyone knows he's a massive massive dickhead. The worst English supporter after GIMP.

 

[TheJediBrah]

oops..

Overrated : Steve Harmison..
Underrated : Andrew Flintoff's bowling..what a bowler when on song..

Flintoff's bowling actually overrated IMO. It was very good at his best, but the heights to which people rate it is ridiculous.

 

[Red]

Flintoff's peak bowling was as good as anyone I've seen. There was a lot of tripe as well. His batting was the same. Underachieved, should've averaged 40+ with the bat and sub 25 with the ball.

 

[Gob]

A lot of people mentioning Smith as overrated in the thread. His game is so good, I think his legend will only grow in years to come. I haven't seen a player like him. There was Lara and there is Smith. I hope he goes on to fulfill his potential through his career. His run making isn't a fluke.

Rohit Sharma is overrated by many, yes. I can't believe how highly he is regarded by some Indian fans.

Kohli is a terrific ODI and T20 player but he has some off stump issues to sort at test level. So when people put him beside Smith, Williamson and Root right now, that's overating him.

Two people aren't a lot of people tbf. If anything he is underrated. If Kohli or Williamson had numbers anywhere near as good as Smith's, people would be shouting from roof tops calling them the best after Bradman

 

[Gob]

In what way? Bloke was absolutely poop in limited overs cricket, and averaged low 40s in tests. Was a player of great innings, but not a great player.

Good captain though, but everyone rates him as captain so he's not underrated at that.

His ****ness is also not underrated, everyone knows he's a massive massive dickhead. The worst English supporter after GIMP.

You have to see the bigger picture brah

 

[Black_Warrior]

Two people aren't a lot of people tbf. If anything he is underrated. If Kohli or Williamson had numbers anywhere near as good as Smith's, people would be shouting from roof tops calling them the best after Bradman

Well Smith has you shouting from the rooftops and that easily drowns out any dissenters.

 

[kiwiviktor81]

Two people aren't a lot of people tbf. If anything he is underrated. If Kohli or Williamson had numbers anywhere near as good as Smith's, people would be shouting from roof tops calling them the best after Bradman

Most of the difference is that Smith's limited overs game is so mediocre. If all you care about is Tests then Smith looks better than he is.

 

[The Battlers Prince]

Most of the difference is that Smith's limited overs game is so mediocre. If all you care about is Tests then Smith looks better than he is.

Smith has played a few top class ODI innings already. I used to be a Smith hater but he converted me before he reached the heights he has now, with a few of his LO knocks btw. Hard to pick between Williamson and Smith for me at this stage. I really wish better pitches were prepared in Australia this summer, Boult Vs Smith would have been fun on seamers.

 

[The Battlers Prince]

Overrated: Mitchell Johnson
Underrated: Herbert Sutcliffe

I'd disagree there, he's still seen as a hot and cold bowler. I'd say at his best he's the best intimidator I've seen bowl in the past 10 years. At his worst he's ineffective as a top class bowler. I think that how MJ is seen.

 

[TheJammyTurtle]

Overrated:Ben Stokes
Underrated:Farhaan Behardien

 

[TheJediBrah]

Most of the difference is that Smith's limited overs game is so mediocre. If all you care about is Tests then Smith looks better than he is.

patently false

 

[The Sean]

Overrated: Ken Barrington / Peter May
Underrated: Peter May / Ken Barrington

 

[Black_Warrior]

Smith the ODI batsman is just fine..maybe not as good as the Test batsman but still pretty good.

Smith the T20 batsman is a different story though..kind of like the Australian team in general.

 

[GIMH]

In what way? Bloke was absolutely poop in limited overs cricket, and averaged low 40s in tests. Was a player of great innings, but not a great player.

Good captain though, but everyone rates him as captain so he's not underrated at that.

His ****ness is also not underrated, everyone knows he's a massive massive dickhead. The worst English supporter after GIMP.

What about Sledger?

 

[Black_Warrior]

GIMP falls short of GIMH imo

 

[Gob]

Well Smith has you shouting from the rooftops and that easily drowns out any dissenters.

thanks for this amazing input

Most of the difference is that Smith's limited overs game is so mediocre. If all you care about is Tests then Smith looks better than he is.

cannot give a fudge about LO cricket but boy if an average of 40 is mediocre

Smith has played a few top class ODI innings already. I used to be a Smith hater but he converted me before he reached the heights he has now, with a few of his LO knocks btw. Hard to pick between Williamson and Smith for me at this stage. I really wish better pitches were prepared in Australia this summer, Boult Vs Smith would have been fun on seamers.

Smith easily the better test bat

 

[fredfertang]

Lots of players are overrated for a time, but reality always gets 'em in the end

As for underrated I think there is one outstanding candidate who I don't believe has been mentioned, and that is Neil Harvey

 

[Coronis]

Lots of players are overrated for a time, but reality always gets 'em in the end

As for underrated I think there is one outstanding candidate who I don't believe has been mentioned, and that is Neil Harvey

Kinda reminds me of Viv in regards to his career trajectory, both faded with age, though Viv played longer and faded at an older age.