I'd post Lara's entire numbers against those bowlers rather than focusing on the no ton part, averaging in the mid 30s is just as bad as having zero tons against them.
He does have 100s against Brett Lee though.
He'd have 9 if you give him his WSC runs, he does have stellar record against the three he got to face though.
Lee was flat out an inferior bowler to Akhtar and bond, apart from maybe two years towards the end of his career.
Sorry but a ton is an important milestone. It isn't everything and overall output matters more but it does show a capacity to stay longer at the crease against attacks in which they are involved.
It's great.
is this a subtle Sachin defense?
It also shows an ability to have a high impact in an inns (against quality bowling here) imo
The point stands regardless of Sachin and I have critiqued Lara with this before.
it's a fine critique indeed
Of all time or the more modern ones (say 1970 onwards)? Because before that, I've very little clue.
That’s poor
go with modern day if that's more comfortable for you, ignore Bradman obviously, I'd say
In terms of quality, Bret Lee wasn’t as good as Shoaib Akhtar or Shane Bond in test cricket.
Don't think it's very close either.
Brian Lara’s reputation and aura is built on playing a huge innings.
Where's Border?