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Greatest SA born player to play for another country?
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OverratedSanity
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Flower played some sensational innings against very good attacks that left a big impression on me. He's significantly better than Pietersen imo, though I do rate KP highly.
Coronis
International Coach
People are still reluctant to rate him properly - if at all, considering the shortness of his career and lack of overseas success so far.
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
Yeah Marnus has just one 1 century away from Australia and 9 at home. I'm surprised Watling hasn't had any votes though. He's one of the top 10 (perhaps top 5 keeper - batsmen of all time).
Perhaps he might've if Flower had only batted and not kept. Also if this poll had been taken 2 weeks ago Wagner may've got some votes.
Perhaps he might've if Flower had only batted and not kept. Also if this poll had been taken 2 weeks ago Wagner may've got some votes.
Fuller Pilch
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I wonder how RTD would've gone in tests. Was such a gun white ball player.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Tbf Matty Prior also scored more test runs at a higher average than Bradley-John.
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
I know. I also remember his great knock 10 years ago at Eden Park. Much worse with the gloves though.
First part of his career, yes, but I don't remember his glovework being questioned when he made his comeback.
Fuller Pilch
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Yes, but Watling was clearly the best in the world with the gloves.
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
KP
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
I'd put Gooch ahead of KP. Gooch was the best batsman in the world from about 1990 until Lara went nuts (93?), while KP was never the best in the world.
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Marnus isn't even close to that level and he never will be
BazBall21
International Captain
I find it hard to put Gooch, Pietersen, Gower and Thorpe in order.
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
All very good and hard to order. Cook too. Stewart was also very good when allowed to play as a specialist opener who didn't keep.
Robin Smith (another Saffa) was also quality, esp against pace, but a bit below those guys.
Fuller Pilch
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Will be interesting to see how Marnus vs Conway ends up. Marnus might play 100 tests compared with 40 for Conway, so will win on longevity.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Slight derailment for which I apologise in advance, but given the schisse show SA batting is currently it seems incredible an obvious talent like Conway is turning out for NZ.
Looks like Bedingham will ultimately end taking the King's shilling too.
They've lost talent before (Pietersen the obvious example) but when he made the move there were blokes like Kirsten, Gibbs, Kallis, Gibbs and fat Gray blocking his route.
Looks like Bedingham will ultimately end taking the King's shilling too.
They've lost talent before (Pietersen the obvious example) but when he made the move there were blokes like Kirsten, Gibbs, Kallis, Gibbs and fat Gray blocking his route.