Inzamam-ul-Haq vs Kevin Pietersen

[subshakerz]

On careful analysis I have changed my vote to Inzy . Although Pietersen was much better against McGrath/ Steyn , he didn't average 50 even in 1 non- minnow country overseas ( I consider WI a poor side since retirement of Lara)


Whereas Inzy averaged 50 in 4 non- Minnow country ( Sl , IND, WI before Lara's retirement, NZ).

I thought Pietersen must be averaging atleast 50 in SA, NZ , AUS .

All good points. KP was much less prolific than he should have been.

 

[BazBall21]

Steve Harmison underachieved. Had the raw materials to be a monster. Guess his action compromised accuracy a bit too much.

 

[BazBall21]

If Pietersen had a 15 year career instead of an 8 year career in his prime, he would probably average in the low 40s/high 30s lol.

High 30s is pushing it but yeah his career circumstances make the "he could have averaged 50+" if he wanted to" a pretty null point.

 

[subshakerz]

KP had obviously a much higher ceiling in terms of performances than Inzi but lacked the consistency in dominating in other circumstances which makes this close.

 

[BazBall21]

Gooch>Pietersen is one of my left-field hills I haven't given up on

 

[grecian]

Gooch>Pietersen is one of my left-field hills I haven't given up on

Is it leFt-field?

Actually I disagree with it, because oddly Gooch had the same problem with me rating him as KP. Look all this crap about playing great innings against ATG attacks, wonderful they can do that, but would be awfully nice if you can not get out to so-called shite attacks in close series. Both failed at this, agin and again, hence why there averages aren't as good as they should be.

They both duel it out as incredible peak players probably with Laxman.

Gooch an opener as well, in a pretty tough time pitches wise.

 

[BazBall21]

Is it ledft-field?

Actually I disagree with it, because oddly Gooch had the same problem with me rating him as KP. look all this crap about playing great innings against ATG attacks, wonderful they can do that, but would be awfully nice if you can not get out to so-called ****e attacks in close series. Both failed at this, agin and again, hence why there averages aren't as good as they should be.

Look They both dueal it out as incredible peak players probably with Laxman.

Left-field on cricket web yeah.

 

[grecian]

Left-field on cricket web yeah.

Cricketweb has a lot of ***** on it, including me, wouldn't let it worry you mate. As I say I probably rate KP above Gooch, but it's not by a large margin, and I think Root, Gower and Thorpe are above both, but it's all a game of opinions ain't it?

 

[BazBall21]

Cricketweb has a lot of ***** on it, including me, wouldn't let it worry you mate. As I say I probably rate KP above Gooch, but it's not by a large margin, and I think Root, Gower and Thorpe are above both, but it's all a game of opinions ain't it?

I am a big fan of Thorpe tbh. Don’t mind that. Obviously agree on Root. Gower is definitely same tier as Gooch/KP imo.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Inzy clearly

 

[trundler]

Inzy clearly

Give me 5 kiwis better than KP or I don't believe you

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Box Office 11

Gilchrist
Sehwag
Viv
Lara
Pietersen
Devilliers
Kapil
Warne
Shoaib
Steyn
Lillee

Finn Allen for Sehwag. He (Allen) is already the most box office player in white ball cricket.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Give me 5 kiwis better than KP or I don't believe you

Dempster
Donnelly
Crowe
Williamson
Conway

 

[BazBall21]

Taylor etc

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Taylor etc

KP was better than Taylor and Turner.

 

[BazBall21]

KP was better than Taylor and Turner.

Only Crowe and Kane are on the same plane

 

[Prince EWS]

Only Crowe and Kane are on the same plane

That's a lot of private jets. Pat Cummins won't be happy.

 

[BazBall21]

Always thought it would be typical of KP if he mocked NZ during tests over there because England's flights were more exclusive.

 

[trundler]

Dempster
Donnelly
Crowe
Williamson
Conway

Did you pick guys with short careers to spite me?

 

[Calm_profit]

Inzi was great against WI throughout the '90s as well. Australia isn't the only team that plays cricket. Inzi was a mixed bag against quality pace.

Actually Inzi averaged 40+ in his first 2 tours to Australia in 90's, it's just in 2000 his record fell of due to couple of zeroes he scored.