Sir Garry v Sachin

[Furball]

I don't mind if he was as popular as Jonah Lomu and Babe Ruth; because I didn't know who these 2 people were till about an hour ago.

That's because you're ignorant.

 

[Dhoni_183*]

Tendulkar is the best batsman of the modern era, dominated tests and odis. Only Sir Viv gets close.

 

[Burgey]

Gotta love a pre-World Cup influx. Quality stuff.

 

[kyear2]

I don't mind if he was as popular as Jonah Lomu and Babe Ruth; because I didn't know who these 2 people were till about an hour ago.

The Babe I knew, but no idea who the other guy is.

 

[archie mac]

I understand that many non-Indians are tired of the Sachin-mania most Indians have, but it shouldn't take away the fact that he was probably the best batsman after Bradman.

Debatable. Certainly played for a long time but not sure that makes him the clear second best after Bradman. Certainly in the mix though

 

[Dhoni_183*]

Debatable. Certainly played for a long time but not sure that makes him the clear second best after Bradman. Certainly in the mix though

I'd put him above Bradman. In that era he only played against England, semi professional players too and lack of technology to analyse players. I think Bradman now would have averaged much lower. Even now we see players who average loads against one country, is it that much of a big deal?

Tendulkar is the best in the modern era because he dominated both tests and odis. No other such player exists, best players excel in all formats, situations, pitches, bowlers. Kohli could one day have a similar record to Tendu but I still the master is above. He played really good bowlers with a poorer team on tougher pitches.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Bradman legit only averaged 10 in Sri Lanka. Obviously couldn't play spin for ****.

 

[ankitj]

I'd put him above Bradman. In that era he only played against England, semi professional players too and lack of technology to analyse players. I think Bradman now would have averaged much lower. Even now we see players who average loads against one country, is it that much of a big deal?

Tendulkar is the best in the modern era because he dominated both tests and odis. No other such player exists, best players excel in all formats, situations, pitches, bowlers. Kohli could one day have a similar record to Tendu but I still the master is above. He played really good bowlers with a poorer team on tougher pitches.

Rock star.

 

[Furball]

I'd put him above Bradman. In that era he only played against England, semi professional players too and lack of technology to analyse players. I think Bradman now would have averaged much lower. Even now we see players who average loads against one country, is it that much of a big deal?

Tendulkar is the best in the modern era because he dominated both tests and odis. No other such player exists, best players excel in all formats, situations, pitches, bowlers. Kohli could one day have a similar record to Tendu but I still the master is above. He played really good bowlers with a poorer team on tougher pitches.

lol

 

[OverratedSanity]

Average in SL:

Tendulkar: 68
Bradman: 10

 

[Dhoni_183*]

Thanks guys. We simply cannot measure the genius of Bradman due to when he played. He also said Tendulkar batted liking him, makes me think he wanted a modern day hero to identify with.

For now, enjoy this song, means "I am Don."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfZ1N3Rz-G8

 

[OverratedSanity]

Thanks guys. We simply cannot measure the genius of Bradman due to when he played. He also said Tendulkar batted liking him, makes me think he wanted a modern day hero to identify with.

For now, enjoy this song, means "I am Don."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfZ1N3Rz-G8

Amazing

 

[Dhoni_183*]

Average in SL:

Tendulkar: 68
Bradman: 10

He skipped a game too, citing injury. I reckon he felt he had been figured out in unfamiliar conditions. Jack Iverson did the same when his mystery spin was being unravelled in the 50's. These guys were not used to facing real scrutiny that professionals like the God of cricket had to.

 

[Dhoni_183*]

Rock star.

I believe that's my boy Jaddu but thanks.

 

[cnerd123]

Can someone dig up one of the many Sachin vs Bradman threads for this newcomer to read?

 

[weldone]

That's because you're ignorant.

Nah, it's because I don't give a **** about Rugby and Baseball.

 

[Red]

I'd put him above Bradman. In that era he only played against England, semi professional players too and lack of technology to analyse players. I think Bradman now would have averaged much lower. Even now we see players who average loads against one country, is it that much of a big deal?

Tendulkar is the best in the modern era because he dominated both tests and odis. No other such player exists, best players excel in all formats, situations, pitches, bowlers. Kohli could one day have a similar record to Tendu but I still the master is above. He played really good bowlers with a poorer team on tougher pitches.

This is an interesting discussion point and certainly unique. I don't think we've discussed this on cricketweb before.

Hmm...Is Sachin better than Bradman? Let's think.

Sachin averaged about 50 when the elite players of his era averaged about 50.

The Don averaged 100 when the elite players of his era averaged about 50.

Hmm....

 

[G.I.Joe]

Can someone dig up one of the many Sachin vs Bradman threads for this newcomer to read?

You can access a list of every Sachin thread ever by going through Sledger's post history.

 

[OverratedSanity]

He skipped a game too, citing injury. I reckon he felt he had been figured out in unfamiliar conditions. Jack Iverson did the same when his mystery spin was being unravelled in the 50's. These guys were not used to facing real scrutiny that professionals like the God of cricket had to.

Yeah what an amateur

 

[Pratters]

Nah, it's because I don't give a **** about Rugby and Baseball.

Wonder how many people know about Dhyanchand.