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Combining ODI and Test records, who are the 5 greatest cricketers ever?

BazBall21

BazBall21

International Captain
capt_Luffy said:
Can Agree To Disagree. Kapil was, imo, a better bowler than Botham slightly.
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Botham 1977-1985 was better than Kapil in both disciplines. His batting especially. Explosive and with more flexibility.

Didn't sustain his performance for as long, but hit a higher level over a long enough period of time.
 
capt_Luffy

capt_Luffy

Cricketer Of The Year
BazBall21 said:
Botham 1977-1985 was better than Kapil in both disciplines. His batting especially. Explosive and with more flexibility.

Didn't sustain his performance for as long, but hit a higher level over a long enough period of time.
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He did. Especially as a batsman, Botham is simply better overall. But also, he was really bad for a good chunk as well. As bowlers they are close.
 
BazBall21

BazBall21

International Captain
capt_Luffy said:
He did. Especially as a batsman, Botham is simply better overall. But also, he was really bad for a good chunk as well. As bowlers they are close.
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Yeah Botham's performance sustainability and record v WI both work against him. I think he was over bowled, but probably has to take some of the blame for his lifestyle.
 
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