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Battle of the Legends
- Thread starter adharcric
- Start date
biased indian
International Coach
Hobbs !
Pup Clarke
Cricketer Of The Year
WG Grace
PhoenixFire
International Coach
Physically pains me to vote against Hobbs, but Grace it has to be.
adharcric
International Coach
Round of 16, 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.
Battle 7
Richie Benaud (leg-spinning all-rounder, never lost a series as captain, journalist, commentator)
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.
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 7
Richie Benaud (leg-spinning all-rounder, never lost a series as captain, journalist, commentator)
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.
archie mac
International Coach
Richie Benaud was actually one of the cricketers that Gideon Haigh chose as one of his five cricketers of the century. Mr Haigh made a pretty compelling argument for Benaud, as player & commentator but also he was instrumental in WSC. He has also most likely watched more live Test cricket then any other living person
So Richie Benaud for me, although Mr Warne may well surpass even Richie before he is finished
So Richie Benaud for me, although Mr Warne may well surpass even Richie before he is finished
Pup Clarke
Cricketer Of The Year
Oh god this is so close but just Warne
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Ritchie. Legend of the game.