Ranking the Batsmen

[silentstriker]

Bleh, Hammond would have been in ahead of Gavaskar if it wasn't for Adharic not counting his vote, or if that toss Aussie Tragic didn't change his vote from Hammond after several previous attempts at getting him in, ....

[oh wait, I'm that toss.....]

Doesn't mean he deserved to.

 

[PhoenixFire]

Hammond, for the 209,099,099,466,643,654th time.

Hammond >>>>> Gavaskar.

 

[silentstriker]

Hammond, for the 209,099,099,466,643,654th time.

Hammond >>>>> Gavaskar.

Nah, it close, but I would take Gavaskar. Hammond played in an era where wicket keepers stood five feet behind the stumps when going against fast bowlers.

 

[PhoenixFire]

Whats that got to do with it?

People say weak bowling attacks were the reason that people like Hammond scored so many runs, but it has to be partly down to individual genius. You can't really fluke 167 FC Hundreds.

Just a point SS, I'm not attacking you in any way shape or form here, I too tired to argue

 

[silentstriker]

Whats that got to do with it?

People say weak bowling attacks were the reason that people like Hammond scored so many runs, but it has to be partly down to individual genius. You can't really fluke 167 FC Hundreds.

And thats why I said it was close . He did stand out quite a bit from his contemporaries, so he has to be recognized for that.

With that said, if I had to face McGrath/Ambrose/Marshall and needed an opener, I'd go with Sunny before Hammond. That's all. But its not like I'd be distraught if I got Hammond either. Hammond should get in now, but I don't have a problem with where he's going in (in terms of who went before).

 

[PhoenixFire]

Wouldn't it be much more accurate if we did a battle of the great batsmen?

 

[aussie tragic]

1. Don Bradman (AUS)
2. Garry Sobers (WI)
3. Jack Hobbs (ENG)
4. Viv Richards (WI)
5. Wally Hammond (ENG)

Good list when you filter out the "Modern Generation" and "nationalistic" bias

 

[PhoenixFire]

1. Don Bradman (AUS)
2. Garry Sobers (WI)
3. Jack Hobbs (ENG)
4. Viv Richards (WI)
5. Wally Hammond (ENG)

Good list when you filter out the "Modern Generation" and "nationalistic" bias

I agree. There is no way that Brian Lara is a better batsman overall than Wally Hammond, imo.

 

[silentstriker]

1. Don Bradman (AUS)
2. Garry Sobers (WI)
3. Jack Hobbs (ENG)
4. Viv Richards (WI)
5. Wally Hammond (ENG)

Good list when you filter out the "Modern Generation" and "nationalistic" bias

I get sorta peeved when people accuse me of nationalistic bias. I think thats taking the punk way out. If you want to disagree with my choices - then fine, but dismissing them with accusations of nationalistic bias is ludicrous, especially considering how many Australian players I rate above their Indian counterparts.

1. Don bradman
2. Gary Sobers
3. Sachin Tendulkar
4. Greg Chappell
5. Viv Richards
6. Jack Hobbs
7. Brian Lara
8. Sunil Gavaskar
9. Wally Hammond

 

[shortpitched713]

I get sorta peeved when people accuse me of nationalistic bias. I think thats taking the punk way out. If you want to disagree with my choices - then fine, but dismissing them with accusations of nationalistic bias is ludicrous

Don't even try mate. To some people you're an Indian, and therefore you're biased, no point in trying to argue with them.

I find the assertion that Lara is nowhere near as good as Hammond quite ridiculous. They're both all-time greats. Lara showed his greatness against the best bowling attacks ever, whereas Hammond didn't have that opportunity, therefore explaining why he would be rated less than Lara.

 

[Mister Wright]

Pollock

 

[adharcric]

Bleh, Hammond would have been in ahead of Gavaskar if it wasn't for Adharic not counting his vote, or if that toss Aussie Tragic didn't change his vote from Hammond after several previous attempts at getting him in, ....

I (re)voted for Gavaskar and that made it 8-6. Even if that toss Aussie Tragic hadn't been such a toss, Gavaskar would have gone through. Give it up mate.

Note: Even though I hate how you put the mediocre McGrath over the Great Dennis Lillee [picture SS having veins popping out of his head at this point], you're definitely not biased IMO.

Excuse me, did you just call Glenn McGrath mediocre?

 

[chaminda_00]

Pollock

 

[adharcric]

Pollock

Seriously, what are you trying to do? You've already voted for Hammond twice in this round; now you vote for Pollock. Make up your mind and don't confuse mine.
If you wish to change your vote, let me know that you are doing so instead of just voting 3 or 4 times.

 

[adharcric]

Hammond over Chappell by a fair margin.

The List
1. Don Bradman (AUS)
2. Garry Sobers (WI)
3. Jack Hobbs (ENG)
4. Sachin Tendulkar (IND)
5. Viv Richards (WI)
6. Brian Lara (WI)
7. Sunil Gavaskar (IND)
8. Wally Hammond (ENG)

The vote for the #9 batsman of all-time begins now.

The Contenders

 

[aussie tragic]

Greg Chappell

 

[Perm]

Greg Chappell

 

[oz_fan]

Greg Chappell

 

[Matt79]

Greg Chappell

 

[Slifer]

Greg Chapell