Gooch vs Gilchrist as test batsman?

[Coronis]

it’s a fair point. As players though having seen prime Gooch and Gilchrist’s entire career, I don’t think there’s a lot to debate here.

You could also argue that Gooch had a 20 year career, whereas Gilchrist was picked in his prime and only played for 8 years, batted down at 7 behind the best batting lineup ever rather than opening for a brittle lineup.

 

[Bolo.]

You could also argue that Gooch had a 20 year career, whereas Gilchrist was picked in his prime and only played for 8 years, batted down at 7 behind the best batting lineup ever rather than opening for a brittle lineup.

And played in a much tougher batting era, and had rougher home conditions.

 

[capt_Luffy]

You could also argue that Gooch had a 20 year career, whereas Gilchrist was picked in his prime and only played for 8 years, batted down at 7 behind the best batting lineup ever rather than opening for a brittle lineup.

And had some of the greatest innings against the best bowling line-up ever assembled.

 

[sayon basak]

Don't be politically pedantic now. When people compare present day morals with the past, they often forgets how the morality changes over time.

Say that to a young earth creationist.

 

[capt_Luffy]

Say that to a young earth creationist.

*Human morality. My bad, can't say know enough about donkeys to comment.

 

[sayon basak]

You could also argue that Gooch had a 20 year career, whereas Gilchrist was picked in his prime and only played for 8 years, batted down at 7 behind the best batting lineup ever rather than opening for a brittle lineup.

And played in a much tougher batting era, and had rougher home conditions.

And had some of the greatest innings against the best bowling line-up ever assembled.

These sum it up quite nicely imo.