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George Headley vs Greg Chappell

Greater Bat


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Patience and Accuracy+Gut

State Vice-Captain
Headley probably takes this one. Chappell was better against pace, Headley was better allround. He adapted to Grimmett and Ironmonger pretty quick after failures in first few matches. That probably shows his talent. Grimmett and Ironmonger would have levels and levels above anything he would have ever faced in Caribbean.

It would have been interesting to have read about him and O’Reilly battle out.
 

Johan

International Regular
Headley's last FC match has him making a stand as an opener against Frank Tyson, defintiely strong against pace.
 

Patience and Accuracy+Gut

State Vice-Captain
Headley's last FC match has him making a stand as an opener against Frank Tyson, defintiely strong against pace.
Pretty much natural talent for Headley tbh. Basically came out from nowhere to be an ATG. Especially considering the batting around him. Him and Hammond are pretty close I think. I have Headley around 9th-10th I think. Hammond bit higher.

Just look up Chappell’s performance against pace, WSC and all. Absolutely outstanding performances. Probably one of the best players ever against pace.
 

Johan

International Regular
Headley coming for his final match against Frank Tyson in 1954 is like if Yoda went to confront Vader in Empire Strikes Back.
 

capt_Luffy

Cricketer Of The Year
Why all the examples I am remembering are ****?? The Tyson v Paul match, Rights vs BJK, Rocky V..... I am sure I can remember a good one soon.
 

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