Coronis
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Better of the options, not best
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Viv Richards vs Brian Lara vs George Headley
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Johan
Cricketer Of The Year
that's Viv
shortpitched713
International Captain
Viv Good, Lara Better,
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Johan
Cricketer Of The Year
Weekes vs Lara?
kyear2
International Coach
This
kyear2
International Coach
kyear2
International Coach
Only differences is I have are Hobbs either at 2 or 5 someone else at 9 and Chappell instead of Kallis.
shortpitched713
International Captain
Weekes looks like the best batsman I've ever seen period, bar none. However, I will admit there is a great deal of uncertainty with Weekes in terms of him not having as much chance to prove himself with fewer Tests played in those days, and hence small sample sizes in any given circumstance for qualitative evaluation.
For that reason, gun to head I'll go Lara but it's still extremely close, in my opinion.
Pap Finn Keighl
International Debutant
Sobers > Lara > Viv > Headley
kyear2
International Coach
Again, this.
Johan
Cricketer Of The Year
Hutton should go about 2-3 slots up and we've a perfect list
sayon basak
Cricketer Of The Year
Kallis at 11 isn't perfect at all. And Smith/Sobers>Hutton is an okay take.
Johan
Cricketer Of The Year
I can see more of a case for Kallis at 11 than for Smith over Hutton personally
kyear2
International Coach
Bradman
Best after Bradman category
Hobbs
Tendulkar
Richards
Sobers
Just a hair below but with question(s)
Smith
Lara
Hutton
Next tier
Hammond
Gavaskar
Chappell
Ponting
Kallis
Pollock
Border
Headley
Sangakkara
Dravid
Waugh
The top couple are self explanatory. Lara, Smith and Hutton are right there with those guys, but....
Smith, numbers wise haven't as yet separated himself from the pack below, but why he's clearly above them, is due to him not only playing through a flat era during his career but how he's managed to navigate it post.
Lara wasn't always turned on and that led to some inconsistency away from home. Everyone had slumps, Sachin as well, and Lara too had his injuries and challenges, and to boot, his fights with his board etc. Best batsman I've ever seen, but away numbers.
Hutton has one of the most complete records in one of the toughest eras to bat. He however lacked that extra gear, the ability to take over and dominate a session or match, even against lesser opposition. As the best batsman on his team, far less the world, that has to be part of your repertoire.
The 4 in the tier below are still elite, but overshadowed by others in their own era and never quite the best there. For a period there, Punter came closest.
Best after Bradman category
Hobbs
Tendulkar
Richards
Sobers
Just a hair below but with question(s)
Smith
Lara
Hutton
Next tier
Hammond
Gavaskar
Chappell
Ponting
Kallis
Pollock
Border
Headley
Sangakkara
Dravid
Waugh
The top couple are self explanatory. Lara, Smith and Hutton are right there with those guys, but....
Smith, numbers wise haven't as yet separated himself from the pack below, but why he's clearly above them, is due to him not only playing through a flat era during his career but how he's managed to navigate it post.
Lara wasn't always turned on and that led to some inconsistency away from home. Everyone had slumps, Sachin as well, and Lara too had his injuries and challenges, and to boot, his fights with his board etc. Best batsman I've ever seen, but away numbers.
Hutton has one of the most complete records in one of the toughest eras to bat. He however lacked that extra gear, the ability to take over and dominate a session or match, even against lesser opposition. As the best batsman on his team, far less the world, that has to be part of your repertoire.
The 4 in the tier below are still elite, but overshadowed by others in their own era and never quite the best there. For a period there, Punter came closest.
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DrWolverine
International Debutant
Great list man
DrWolverine
International Debutant
I would have Barrington in the next tier.
PlayerComparisons
International Captain
He forgot Barry and Sutcliffe
kyear2
International Coach
Thanks Bro