PhoenixFire
International Coach
Tough one, but Hobbs for me.
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Battle of the Legends
- Thread starter adharcric
- Start date
adharcric
International Coach
Round of 64, Battle 7
We shall define a legend of cricket on the basis of the following criteria:
- An influential figure who made a significant impact on the way the game is played on the field.
- An influential figure who remained involved in and made significant contributions to the game off the field.
- A hero or an icon who served as an inspiration for others (cricketers as well as the general public) and will be remembered for years to come.
- Remember that a legend is defined not merely by cricket records but also by aura, impact and legacy.
Battle 7
Richie Benaud (leg-spinning all-rounder, never lost a series as captain, journalist, commentator)
versus
Douglas Jardine (batsman, captain of the "Bodyline Series")
This battle will close after 12 hours (or earlier if it's a no contest IMO) with a lead of at least 5. Otherwise, it will close after 24 hours.
We shall define a legend of cricket on the basis of the following criteria:
- An influential figure who made a significant impact on the way the game is played on the field.
- An influential figure who remained involved in and made significant contributions to the game off the field.
- A hero or an icon who served as an inspiration for others (cricketers as well as the general public) and will be remembered for years to come.
- Remember that a legend is defined not merely by cricket records but also by aura, impact and legacy.
Battle 7
Richie Benaud (leg-spinning all-rounder, never lost a series as captain, journalist, commentator)
versus
Douglas Jardine (batsman, captain of the "Bodyline Series")
This battle will close after 12 hours (or earlier if it's a no contest IMO) with a lead of at least 5. Otherwise, it will close after 24 hours.
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archie mac
International Coach
Benaud
LongHopCassidy
International Captain
This seeding is ridiculous. Two each-wayers in a row......?
Anyhow, the Ashes rivalry wouldn't be what it is today without Jardine.
Anyhow, the Ashes rivalry wouldn't be what it is today without Jardine.
PhoenixFire
International Coach
Jardine, a true British hero.
adharcric
International Coach
Round of 64, Battle 8
We shall define a legend of cricket on the basis of the following criteria:
- An influential figure who made a significant impact on the way the game is played on the field.
- An influential figure who remained involved in and made significant contributions to the game off the field.
- A hero or an icon who served as an inspiration for others (cricketers as well as the general public) and will be remembered for years to come.
- Remember that a legend is defined not merely by cricket records but also by aura, impact and legacy.
Battle 8
Clyde Walcott (West Indian batsman, later an ICC chairman and match-referee)
versus
George Headley (West Indian batsman, "Black Bradman", excellent fielder)
This battle will close after 12 hours (or earlier if it's a no contest IMO) with a lead of at least 5. Otherwise, it will close after 24 hours.
We shall define a legend of cricket on the basis of the following criteria:
- An influential figure who made a significant impact on the way the game is played on the field.
- An influential figure who remained involved in and made significant contributions to the game off the field.
- A hero or an icon who served as an inspiration for others (cricketers as well as the general public) and will be remembered for years to come.
- Remember that a legend is defined not merely by cricket records but also by aura, impact and legacy.
Battle 8
Clyde Walcott (West Indian batsman, later an ICC chairman and match-referee)
versus
George Headley (West Indian batsman, "Black Bradman", excellent fielder)
This battle will close after 12 hours (or earlier if it's a no contest IMO) with a lead of at least 5. Otherwise, it will close after 24 hours.
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