Battle of the Legends

[adharcric]

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

Is there anything you think I should add to the criteria?

 

[aussie tragic]

Is there anything you think I should add to the criteria?

No, IMO you should have just let in 64 or 96 max, but this has already been discussed

Sorry, promise I'll not give anymore complaints, and as found in the Era XI threads, I know you can't please everybody

 

[PhoenixFire]

Clarke

 

[pasag]

AT, if they aren't legends then they will be voted out early, I don't see a problem with too many entries.

 

[aussie tragic]

AT, if they aren't legends then they will be voted out early, I don't see a problem with too many entries.

ok, I'm just fuming because Rod Marsh and Merv Hughes didn't make the list of 128

btw, Rod Marsh did set up the Australian and England cricket academies (and now Aussie and Eng are number 1 and 2 respectively), while Merv is an Aussie selector and anyone who saw the crowd imitating his every move at the MCG would have no hesitation in stating he's a legend

 

[silentstriker]

I am flummoxed because I can find no way to quantify 'legend'. Clarke.

 

[Fusion]

Ponsford

 

[chaminda_00]

Ponsford

 

[Perm]

Clarke

 

[Matt79]

Ponsford

 

[adharcric]

Preliminary Round, Battle 4: Ponsford 8, Clarke 5

 

[adharcric]

Preliminary Round, Battle 5

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.

Wasim Akram (left-arm fast bowler, one of only two bowlers to take 400 wickets in both forms of the game)

Wes Hall (fast bowler, among the earliest in the succession of terrorising WI pacemen, later a selector and manager)

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.

 

[oz_fan]

I'm going to go with Akram. I think Hall is sometimes forgotten amongst the WI pacemen (Marshall, Ambrose, Holding, etc) where as Akram is often considered by many as the greatest left-arm pace bowler of all time.

 

[archie mac]

Tough one, a draw I think

 

[silentstriker]

Akram, ahead of Davidson as the greatest left arm seamer of all time.

 

[cameeel]

Hall

 

[archie mac]

Akram, ahead of Davidson as the greatest left arm seamer of all time.

It would be very close, Davidson did not play as many Tests, and was relegated to third change after Miller and Lindwall for the early part of his career.

I remember reading his bio where he wrote that in 1956 they tried to turn him into an off spinner to combat Laker and Lock

 

[silentstriker]

It would be very close, Davidson did not play as many Tests, and was relegated to third change after Miller and Lindwall for the early part of his career.

I remember reading his bio where he wrote that in 1956 they tried to turn him into an off spinner to combat Laker and Lock

Very interesting, that implies he may not have been as good as his stats would suggest. I only have a very surface knowledge of him, from reading Benaud's books where he mentioned Davidson. He rates him as a good, but not an all time great player. And since I read Benaud more than anyone else, my opinions kind of mirror his on a lot of subjects. However, for a while Benaud did say that on his day he was unplayable.

 

[archie mac]

Very interesting, that implies he may not have been as good as his stats would suggest. I only have a very surface knowledge of him, from reading Benaud's books where he mentioned Davidson. He rates him as a good, but not an all time great player. And since I read Benaud more than anyone else, my opinions kind of mirror his on a lot of subjects. However, for a while Benaud did say that on his day he was unplayable.

I must admit Benaud (the writer) bores me to tears

Okay I will have Hall

 

[Dasa]

Wasim Akram.