Who is your favourite cricketer?

[twctopcat]

I.V.A Richards
G.S Sobers
I know theyre obvious but its the aura about them - untouchable.

 

[Neil Pickup]

Tatenda Taibu
Steve Harmison

 

[Linda]

Damien Martyn

 

[Richard]

If it's all-time surely no-one can question Sobers, and Bradman as a batsman.
I'd also take Malcolm Marshall as a bowler and Colin Bland as a fielder.

 

[Rik]

Philip Clive Roderick Tufnell
Ian Terence Botham
Allan Anthony Donald
Shaun McLean Pollock
Heath Hilton Streak
Henry Khaaba Olonga
Andrew Flower
Robert Charles "Jack" Russell
Alec James Stewart
Angus Robert Charles Fraser
Jonathan Neil "Jonty" Rhodes
Brian Charles Lara

 

[Neil Pickup]

Good list, Rik!

 

[Jono]

If it's all-time surely no-one can question Sobers, and Bradman as a batsman.
I'd also take Malcolm Marshall as a bowler and Colin Bland as a fielder.

I think (I could be wrong) the topic is relating to what you have seen, rather than the greatest. Your favourite doesn't always have to be the best.

As for me, Sachin, Lara, Wasim Akram and Dravid for me. I love the way each one of them plays cricket.

 

[Langeveldt]

Allan Anthony Donald

An absolute legend, a true role model and a fine athlete.. It was on a grey day in Manchester, id been dragged up to watch the test match by my dad.. when this guy just amazed me with his power and grace.. Cricket to me was no longer a boring game for old people, it was an artform.. this guy single handedly converted me in 1998.....

I have seen no cricketer play with such passion, grace and commitment as AD...

 

[BlackCap_Fan]

Hadlee was a brilliant bowler but he was part of a weak attack overall unlike Wasim who at various times had to compete with Imran, Waqar, Abdul Qadir and Mushtaq Ahmed.
Not to mention Shoaib Akhtar as well in the later part of his career.

That should be noted when comparing the two.

But that means hes better as a bowler.It means he can carrya bowling attack by himself.

But the New Zealand attack was not "weak".Hadlee,Chatfield Cairns (HUGE hitting all-rounder)were all as good as any trio of bowlers.

But New Zealand also had a strong batting line up.Edgar,Coney,Wright,Howart and Reid are just a few of them.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Allan Anthony Donald

An absolute legend, a true role model and a fine athlete.. It was on a grey day in Manchester, id been dragged up to watch the test match by my dad.. when this guy just amazed me with his power and grace.. Cricket to me was no longer a boring game for old people, it was an artform.. this guy single handedly converted me in 1998.....

I have seen no cricketer play with such passion, grace and commitment as AD...

A brilliant cricketer no doubt, but I think it unfortunate that he jumped the shark before he retired.

 

[Langeveldt]

A brilliant cricketer no doubt, but I think it unfortunate that he jumped the shark before he retired.

Well, hindsight is a great thing Liam.. Didnt tarnish my opinion of him in my book..

 

[krkode]

Batsman: Tendulkar

Bowler: Glenn McGrath

That's all I have to say about that...

I just wish McGrath didn't crumble the Indians so often...I wonder when he'll be back. I miss his illustrious presence

I have so many more favorite cricketers, but these two are just the cream of the top...

 

[Dick Rockett]

A brilliant cricketer no doubt, but I think it unfortunate that he jumped the shark before he retired.

Haha! Love that phrase!!

Have you seen this site? http://www.jumptheshark.com

Anyway, my vote would have to be for Hadlee. I grew up watching him lead the NZ attack from '82/83 or so. He instilled in me my love of cricket.

 

[bennyr]

Batsmen: Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards
Bowler: Dennis Lillee

Clive Lloyd may not have been as awesome as Viv, but I just have these childhood memories of balls being hit with that massive club he called a bat and staying hit. I always loved watching him bat.

Lillee was the complete fast bowler who was able to maintain dominance and fear by becoming smarter as he got slower.

 

[Salamuddin]

Wasim and Waqar for me, the greatest fast bowling combo I have ever seen.

I just loved Waqar's toe crushing inswinging yorkers.
Can't ever forget the way he shattered Ricky Ponting's stumps
with a superb reverse swinging delivery in Hobart in 1999.

 

[marc71178]

Well, hindsight is a great thing Liam.. Didnt tarnish my opinion of him in my book..

Was it hindsight though?

I think a lot of observers had realised he was no longer the force he used to be...

 

[Rik]

Was it hindsight though?

I think a lot of observers had realised he was no longer the force he used to be...

Yes but not to the extent shown during the WC!

 

[Damien Martyn]

Nice rik

 

[age_master]

Mark Edward Waugh.

yep same for me

others:
Lara, Ponting, Dravid, Gilly, Hayden, Slater, McGrath (for his batting ), Lee, Gillespie, McDermott, Saqulain, Donald and Gibbs

 

[Damien Martyn]

allan boarder wasnt bad