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Battle of the Legends
- Thread starter adharcric
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PhoenixFire
International Coach
Charles Burgess Fry
Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
Rhodes. Many years from now, when we look back at the revolution of fielding in international cricket, we will look at collective progress but also particularly at the development South Africa's fielding brought to international cricket when they were re-inducted into the game. The quick run outs, the direct hits, the magic feet meant batsmen suddenly couldnt take singles they had assumed were a given before. Of all the South African cricketers from that era, Jonty Rhodes was easily the best. The run outs, the catches and every thing else Jonty brought to the game was just amazing. The run out of Inzamam in the '92 world cup by Rhodes is one of the images of cricket from the 90s. Jonty Rhodes was to fielding what Shane Warne was to leg spin. While Rhodes didn't singularly create a fielding revolition, he certainly was the symbol of it. More aspiring cricketers (and even contemporary cricketers) dived and fielded more seriously because of the Jonty effect. Who could have imagined Sidhu (started being called Jonty Singh by the media briefly)diving at the fag end of his career when he started playing cricket in the early 80s?
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adharcric
International Coach
Round of 64, Battle 17
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 17
Garry Sobers (all-rounder, considered as the greatest all-round cricketer ever, hit six sixes in an over)
versus
Clive Lloyd (batsman, very successful captain, later match referee)
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 17
Garry Sobers (all-rounder, considered as the greatest all-round cricketer ever, hit six sixes in an over)
versus
Clive Lloyd (batsman, very successful captain, later match referee)
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.
archie mac
International Coach
A vote for Clive, should not lose with out at least getting one vote
adharcric
International Coach
Round of 64, Battle 18
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 18
Waqar Younis (fast bowler, master of reverse swing (yorker in particular), best strike rate (200+ wickets), later bowling coach)
versus
Brian Statham (fast bowler)
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 18
Waqar Younis (fast bowler, master of reverse swing (yorker in particular), best strike rate (200+ wickets), later bowling coach)
versus
Brian Statham (fast bowler)
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.