Johan
International Captain
Root...
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Viv Richards vs steve smith
- Thread starter govinda indian fan
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sayon basak
International Captain
Smith could catch up tho.
Johan
International Captain
Smith is older, less in form and plays less test. Unlikely.
subshakerz
Hall of Fame Member
Yes but it's kinda simple maths. A top bat still needs more contributions from other bats on average to set up the game. A top bowler taking for e.g. half the wickets in a innings has a bigger individual impact by default and is easier to set aside as a matchwinner since that is their role.
Coronis
International Coach
Less in form in catches? Meh. Australia have better bowlers that create more chances at slip for him. He takes more catches per match than Root easily. Doesn’t need to play as many tests as him to surpass him. Root played 17 matches and took 24 catches last year. Smith played 9 matches and took 22. Is there going to be that big a discrepancy in their tests going forward?
Johan
International Captain
Less in form in term of batting, but that effects how long they'd stay around for imo. How many games are Australia playing this year and the next?
Coronis
International Coach
I think all of the Fab Four are in the same situation as Kohli. They won’t be dropped while they’re available, no matter what. Similar to Tendulkar and Ponting a decade ago. Its just how it works.
Actually I think Australia plays an extra one this year unless I’ve missed something.
Australia: First match of B/G, 2 vs SL, 1 vs SA, 3 vs WI, 4 Ashes
England: 1 vs Zimbabwe, 5 vs India, 4 Ashes
Viv Richards -6th best after Bradman, Hutton, Hobbs, sobers and lara .
Smith - 14th best after Bradman, Lara, Hutton, Hobbs, sobers, viv , sachin,Gavaskar, Boarder, ponting, Rahul Dravid , Kallis, sangakkara.
Williamson and root can overtake Smith within next 1-2 years .
Smith - 14th best after Bradman, Lara, Hutton, Hobbs, sobers, viv , sachin,Gavaskar, Boarder, ponting, Rahul Dravid , Kallis, sangakkara.
Williamson and root can overtake Smith within next 1-2 years .
capt_Luffy
International Coach
Who are the top 10 bowlers?
1- McGrath
2- Ambrose
3- Hadlee
4-Warne
5- murali
6- Wasim
7- Donald
8- Waqar
9- Steyn
10- Walsh.
Thala_0710
State Vice-Captain
No Marshall?
Marshall, imran Khan and McGrath for #1 position for me.
Thala_0710
State Vice-Captain
But you didn't mention Marshall or Imran in your list, hence I asked.
Kirkut
International Regular
This post itself puts Smith ahead of Viv.
The whole narrative around Viv's greatness is built on his ability to single handedly win games with his aggressive batting. And now you admit indirectly that without a great bowling attack Viv's influence would have not been as pronounced as it is today.
Which filters down the batting comparison to run scoring ability and Smith wins.
capt_Luffy
International Coach
I asked for the sole purpose to see the number of 'l's in Marshall.....
Thala_0710
State Vice-Captain
Tbf Smith at no 14, was probably the giveaway
capt_Luffy
International Coach
I just noticed the "Boarder".....
centurymaker
Cricketer Of The Year
He's been easy to catch (so far)
sayon basak
International Captain
Beware! It might be a tactical opinion shift.