Battle of the Legends

[aussie tragic]

On legendary basis alone, it has to be Warrick Armstrong

Malcom Marshall was probably one of the top 5 cricketers though......

 

[cameeel]

Armstrong

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Armstrong.

Marshall is one guy whose legend generally falls short of his record, IMO. Obviously he's got a phenomenal statistical record in test cricket, but he's rarely mentioned in all-time teams and so on, except on here. There may or may not be better bowlers than Marshall, but there are certainly far bigger bowling legends.

 

[adharcric]

Preliminary Round, Battle 2: Marshall 8, Armstrong 6

 

[adharcric]

Preliminary Round, Battle 3

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 not merely defined by cricket records, but rather by aura, impact and legacy.

Gordon Greenidge (destructive batsman, formed one half of the most prolific opening partnership ever)

Kerry Packer (media tycoon, founder of World Series Cricket, introduced modern elements such as colored clothing and day/night matches)

This battle will close after 6 hours (or earlier if it's one-sided IMO) with a lead of at least 5. Otherwise, it will close after 12 hours.

 

[Perm]

Kerry Packer

 

[archie mac]

Packer

 

[PhoenixFire]

Kerry Packer

 

[oz_fan]

Packer

 

[adharcric]

Preliminary Round, Battle 3: Kerry Packer 5, Gordon Greenidge 0 (calling it early)

 

[PhoenixFire]

Very early, why?

 

[adharcric]

Preliminary Round, Battle 4

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.

William Clarke (underarm leg-spinner, considered the first "tactician" captain, founder of All-England Eleven)

Bill Ponsford (elegant batsman, one of only two players to cross 400 twice in FC cricket (Lara being the other))

This battle will close after 6 hours (or earlier if it's one-sided IMO) with a lead of at least 5. Otherwise, it will close after 12 hours.

 

[adharcric]

Very early, why?

No contest IMO. Greenidge was a great batsman but not quite a genuine legend IMO. The preliminary round has 64 battles so I want to save time whenever possible.

 

[pasag]

Ponsford

 

[oz_fan]

Ponsford

 

[cameeel]

Ponsford

I've never even heard of the other guy.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Clarke

Key man in the development of professional cricket. The sport might have ended up like croquet or bowls without him.

 

[archie mac]

I love Ponsford but will have to go Clarke here

 

[Dydl]

Ponsford, though it was tempting to vote for Clarke.

 

[aussie tragic]

Don't think either of them have true legendary status as per the criteria specified, however I'll go Ponsford as the better of the two