Battle of the Legends

[adharcric]

Round of 32, Battle 10

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 10

Victor Trumper (batsman, considered by some as the world's greatest batsman before Bradman)

versus

Shane Warne (leg-spinner, highest wicket-taker (700+ wickets), considered the greatest leg-spinner ever)

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.

 

[biased indian]

Victor Trumper

 

[Natman20]

Warne

 

[FRAZ]

Trumper

 

[Pratters]

Trumper.

 

[cameeel]

Warne

 

[grecian]

Warne

 

[Matt79]

Warne - worthy of a quarter, if not semi final, this match up.

 

[Ikki]

Warne.

 

[pasag]

Warne. Miss that avatar btw.

 

[Fusion]

Wow, tough battle. One of the greatest batsman versus one of the greatest bowlers. I'll give it to Warnie, but very close.

 

[oz_fan]

Warne

 

[PhoenixFire]

Gotta be Warne

 

[Swervy]

Warne

 

[archie mac]

Trumper, old timers were still saying in the 1930s that Bradman was not in the same class as Victor

 

[The Sean]

Harsh on Vic, one of my all time favourites and one of the true immortals - but I think Warney is on an even higher plane of influence and lasting impact, and has bestrode and transcended the game in a way that no Australian other than Bradman ever has.

 

[nightprowler10]

Trumper

 

[adharcric]

Round of 32, Battle 10: Shane Warne 11, Victor Trumper 5

 

[adharcric]

Round of 64, Battle 11

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 11

WG Grace (all-rounder, developed most of modern technique, popularized cricket as a spectator sport)

versus

Frank Worrell (batsman, broke racial barriers in the WI captaincy, united the West Indians)

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.

 

[FRAZ]

Frank Worrell