Fred Trueman vs Joe Root

[Johan]

The Peter in Peterson stands for Peter May

Cringe and wrong spelling, but kinda true

This joke is why Russia invaded Ukraine.

 

[PlayerComparisons]

Boycott
Gooch
Barrington
Root
Pietersen
Botham
Knott
Anderson
Trueman
Laker
Willis

They should be compared to their rivals

Hayden
Simpson
Ponting
Smith
Chappell
Miller
Gilchrist
Warne
Lindwall
Lillee
McGrath

No space for Border, Waugh, Harvey, Cummins and Davidson! Maybe one of the openers should be removed to fit in Border/Waugh?

 

[PlayerComparisons]

WI post war looks scary

Greenidge
Worrell
Richards
Lara
Sobers
Weekes
Walcott
Marshall
Garner
Holding
Ambrose

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Kp> roe joot

Root >>> KP, but Barrington (& possibly Boycott??) > Root

 

[PlayerComparisons]

Barrington yes
Boycott no

 

[Johan]

I am formally requesting that neither of you comment regarding either Root, Boycott or Barrington ever again.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Barrington yes
Boycott no

Why I wrote possibly. Root is probably ahead now

 

[PlayerComparisons]

I think he has a good chance of passing Barrington too later this year

 

[Johan]

Root is better than Barrington, who is slightly better than May, who is clearly better than Boycott.

 

[Coronis]

Root is better than Barrington, who is slightly better than May, who is clearly better than Boycott.

Call me when Root gets within 20 of Barrington’s away average thanks.

 

[Johan]

Call me when Root gets within 20 of Barrington’s away average thanks.

Lara isn't within 20 of Barrington's away average either, but...you have him higher anyway.

 

[DrWolverine]

Post war away batting averages

 

[DrWolverine]

Ken Barrington averages 14 runs higher than any post war batsman in away conditions, underrated legend

 

[Rob Wesley]

KP and Gower are quality too

 

[Coronis]

Lara isn't within 20 of Barrington's away average either, but...you have him higher anyway.

tbf, Lara at home >> Root at home.

Plus you know, some ridiculous innings overseas.

 

[Johan]

tbf, Lara at home >> Root at home.

Plus you know, some ridiculous innings overseas.

considering the wickets, not necessarily true, 55 in modern England and 58 in Windies with ARG amp should be comparable.

 

[vidiq]

Ken Barrington averages 14 runs higher than any post war batsman in away conditions, underrated legend

Smith's away average was 60+ till 9 feb 2023

 

[DrWolverine]

A flaw in Barrington’s record is his lack of longevity and it’s sad that a heart attack during the middle of a series robbed the full career of a legend

 

[DrWolverine]

Smith's away average was 60+ till 9 feb 2023

Smith is a legend.
No doubts about that.
Top 3 post war batsman imo.

 

[Johan]

the flaw is his lack of home hundreds against decent opposition.