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Steve Waugh vs Kumar Sangakkara
- Thread starter BazBall21
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Red_Ink_Squid
Global Moderator
Until Himannv actually proves Sanga was on PEDs as he claims, Sanga wins this.
subshakerz
Hall of Fame Member
Very tough. Sanga more aggressive.
But Waugh was top notch against the best attacks in his time away from home in a way that Sanga wasn't. I go with him.
But Waugh was top notch against the best attacks in his time away from home in a way that Sanga wasn't. I go with him.
Migara
International Coach
He was pretty awful on Sri lankan soil as was his brother. Steve has one below 40 country plus one awful one. Sanga has three below 40 ones but none awful. Given Sanga has 7 run advantage I would go with him.
subshakerz
Hall of Fame Member
Yeah but Waugh succeeded against the 2WS in Pakistan, Walsh and Ambrose in WI and Donald and Pollock in SA all during their peak.
Sanga didn't succeed in SA and India, two of the top teams of his era. Sanga was better against leaser bowling basically.
Calm_profit
State Vice-Captain
You do remember that series where Waugh collided with Gillespie? And also he played only 3 matches there, it's like saying Lara has a poor record in India.
_00_deathscar
International Regular
This is so wrong
Migara
International Coach
He missed only one innings. In all other innings he was struggled and was poor. Other matches were against all time low Pakistan. Even they managed to nail him cheaply.
Calm_profit
State Vice-Captain
But he played well against Akram and Waqar in 1994 Pakistan tour, as far as spinners are concerned he played peak Harbhajan and Kumble very well.
Migara
International Coach
But, but but . . . you can give a load of explanations.
He was embarrassingly poor on SL soil. His brother has done the same.
Waugh for me.
Hated all his mental deterioration shite that he developed which eventually lead to sandpaper gate but he was made of the toughest of tough steel.
He was as good as anyone I've seen when his back was against the wall and he overcame his initial weakness against the short ball.
Sanga was a mighty fine player and its a tough choice but its Waugh for me.
Hated all his mental deterioration shite that he developed which eventually lead to sandpaper gate but he was made of the toughest of tough steel.
He was as good as anyone I've seen when his back was against the wall and he overcame his initial weakness against the short ball.
Sanga was a mighty fine player and its a tough choice but its Waugh for me.
Coronis
International Coach
This is Migara’s first post in any comparison thread these days.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
At least he used the Test charts this time.
BazBall21
International Captain
Tbf Sanga was middling in England and his +40 average there flatters him. Average in WI though was arguably a result of small sample.
Red_Ink_Squid
Global Moderator
Waugh hiding down at 5 and attaining 85% on the Chanderpaul scale of How Not to Shepherd the Tail meant he didn't contribute as much to his team with the bat as his ability warranted.
If you're a 50+ averaging bat but scoring only 40 runs per innings you're doing something wrong.
If you're a 50+ averaging bat but scoring only 40 runs per innings you're doing something wrong.
ZK$
U19 Cricketer
Do you apply this to Border as well? Interestingly, his RPI is actually worse than Chanderpauls.
subshakerz
Hall of Fame Member
Lol @ hiding. He played a specialist lower order role in a very strong batting lineup.