[silentstriker]

Originally Posted by Sanz

First of all Viv mostly batted in the middle order where he had less opportunities to score 100s.
Secondly, he came into bat after one of the most prolific ODI opening pair of all time.

Thirdly and most important, the ODI has changed so much. back in the 80s 200-220 was a cmmon score and 250+ used to be a winning total, whereas now days 300-320s are common score.

Originally Posted by silentstriker

Richards should get a few votes. Though if Richards had played the same number of ODI innings as Tendulkar, he was on track for 26 centuries. Quite a bit, but not 42. However, Richards did score his runs faster and he didn't bat at the top of the order and the ODI game was different then, so its not a direct comparison. Compared to his peers, Richards scored his runs much faster, so that has to count in his favor.

In any case, I think Tendulkar should win it but Viv should be on his tail.

You realize I said exactly what you said in your reply to my post.

he didn't bat at the top of the order

the ODI game was different then,

Compared to his peers, Richards scored his runs much faster,