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Battle of the Legends
- Thread starter adharcric
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chaminda_00
Hall of Fame Member
Wasim
FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
I think Davidson's reputation suffers a little because he didn't really have pace and fire and wasn't considered an exciting player. He was relentlessly accurate and one of the best Australian swing bowlers, but he wasn't someone who batsmen were afraid of.silentstriker said:
Wasim here, anyway.
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
I actually never noticed that but you're right Matt, Hall's records are greatly inflated by dominant displays vs. Pak and Ind.
He did carry the WI pace attack for a while though. Fair enough he had Sobers pitching in, but I can imagine how many times he would have been chucked the ball in his career during the 50s and 60s.
Anyway Akram for me.
He did carry the WI pace attack for a while though. Fair enough he had Sobers pitching in, but I can imagine how many times he would have been chucked the ball in his career during the 50s and 60s.
Anyway Akram for me.
adharcric
International Coach
Preliminary Round, Battle 6
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.
Hanif Mohammad (opening batsman, played the longest test innings)
Jack Hobbs (opening batsman, most prolific batsman, one of Wisden's five cricketers of the century)
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.
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.
Hanif Mohammad (opening batsman, played the longest test innings)
Jack Hobbs (opening batsman, most prolific batsman, one of Wisden's five cricketers of the century)
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.
chaminda_00
Hall of Fame Member
Hobbs, could go far IMO
adharcric
International Coach
Preliminary Round, 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.
Everton Weekes (batsman, world-record five successive hundreds, average 58.61, match referee)
Richie Benaud (leg-spinning all-rounder, never lost a series as captain, journalist, commentator)
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.
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.
Everton Weekes (batsman, world-record five successive hundreds, average 58.61, match referee)
Richie Benaud (leg-spinning all-rounder, never lost a series as captain, journalist, commentator)
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.
