Pieterson vs Warne

Matt79 · 05-12-2006, 05:25 AM

A commentator on the radio made the comment that Pieterson vs Warne was now surely the premier one-on-one duel to watch in the sport, taking the place of previous great rivalries like Tendaulkar/Lara-Warne etc.

What do people reckon, and how do you score the rivalry so far this series?

FaaipDeOiad · 05-12-2006, 05:44 AM

To be fair, Warne is probably a little past his best, so it's not exactly all it could have been. I'm inclined to agree though. England and Australia are the best teams in the world at the moment, and Warne and Pietersen have plenty going on with their rivalry, and you'll rarely see such a fascinating contest. It was even interesting when Pietersen was bowling to Warne.

McGrath and Lara was always my favourite, but neither of them are quite the players they used to be and they'll probably only meet in tests once more, if that.

Pietersen is ahead in the battle for this series, and I'd call it pretty close last Ashes. Pietersen got on top of him a few times, but Warne also got his wicket more than once.

pasag · 05-12-2006, 05:48 AM

Was thinking of making this thread. Highlight of the series so far.

2-1 to Pietersen IMO (for this series).

Matt79 · 05-12-2006, 05:52 AM

I suspect however, if you asked Pieterson which "one" he would least liked to have lost, today's dig would have been it.

Dravid · 05-12-2006, 07:05 AM

Warne is going to retire soon enough so this rivalry won't last long enough to be called a classic imo.

Matt79 · 05-12-2006, 07:29 AM

How many of the great rivalries that people talk about encompass more than two or three five match series anyway? There's every chance Warne might hold on until 2009 - even if he doesn't the 2005 series plus this one are sufficient for it to be remembered.

mohammad16 · 05-12-2006, 09:09 AM

its def the best rivavlry right now, its really fun to watch because they both have agressive and positive body language too
unlike the shoaib and tendulkar rivalry where sachin barely ever said a word, he didnt have to really his bat did the talking

but i think rivavlries need some word exchanges and aggresive gestures, lara vs kaneria is another good one going on right now though

Dravid · 05-12-2006, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mohammad16

but i think rivavlries need some word exchanges and aggresive gestures,\

Andre Nel v Every batsman would be the biggest rivalry in cricket then.

Dravid · 05-12-2006, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt79

How many of the great rivalries that people talk about encompass more than two or three five match series anyway? There's every chance Warne might hold on until 2009 - even if he doesn't the 2005 series plus this one are sufficient for it to be remembered.

Warne playing at 40? Don't think it would be possible.

BingLeeElectric · 05-12-2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dravid

Warne playing at 40? Don't think it would be possible.

Don't see any reason why not to be honest.

PY · 05-12-2006, 12:23 PM

Because his hair will have fallen out and he'll refuse to appear on TV because of it.

Nishant · 05-12-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PY

Because his hair will have fallen out and he'll refuse to appear on TV because of it.

Thats probably true!

Matt79 · 06-12-2006, 03:01 AM

No - Advanced Hair fixed that and now his hair is as thick and luxurious as an English greentop.

Seriously, is there any sound reason to say he couldn't bowl til he's 40?

Matteh · 06-12-2006, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt79

No - Advanced Hair fixed that and now his hair is as thick and luxurious as an English greentop.

Seriously, is there any sound reason to say he couldn't bowl til he's 40?

His shoulder?

Alysum · 06-12-2006, 04:36 AM

How many times dowe have to explain that it's PietersEN not Pieterson !! arrggg!!!

05-12-2006, 05:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	To be fair, Warne is probably a little past his best, so it's not exactly all it could have been. I'm inclined to agree though. England and Australia are the best teams in the world at the moment, and Warne and Pietersen have plenty going on with their rivalry, and you'll rarely see such a fascinating contest. It was even interesting when Pietersen was bowling to Warne. McGrath and Lara was always my favourite, but neither of them are quite the players they used to be and they'll probably only meet in tests once more, if that. Pietersen is ahead in the battle for this series, and I'd call it pretty close last Ashes. Pietersen got on top of him a few times, but Warne also got his wicket more than once. __________________ I know a place where a royal flush Can never beat a pair

05-12-2006, 05:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
pasag RTDAS Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Looking for milksteak Posts: 31,679	Was thinking of making this thread. Highlight of the series so far. 2-1 to Pietersen IMO (for this series). __________________ Rest In Peace Craigos 2003-2012

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PY International Coach Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 10,736	Because his hair will have fallen out and he'll refuse to appear on TV because of it. __________________ A True Champion - Bob. Rest in peace. 15/04/06 "People today have too big a devil and too small a God" - Stephen Currie "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1

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Matt79 Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colll----ingggg---woooooodddd!!!! Posts: 17,427	I suspect however, if you asked Pieterson which "one" he would least liked to have lost, today's dig would have been it.

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Dravid International Captain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey, United States Posts: 5,096	Warne is going to retire soon enough so this rivalry won't last long enough to be called a classic imo.

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Matt79 Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colll----ingggg---woooooodddd!!!! Posts: 17,427	How many of the great rivalries that people talk about encompass more than two or three five match series anyway? There's every chance Warne might hold on until 2009 - even if he doesn't the 2005 series plus this one are sufficient for it to be remembered.

05-12-2006, 09:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
mohammad16 U19 Captain Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: earth Posts: 631	its def the best rivavlry right now, its really fun to watch because they both have agressive and positive body language too unlike the shoaib and tendulkar rivalry where sachin barely ever said a word, he didnt have to really his bat did the talking but i think rivavlries need some word exchanges and aggresive gestures, lara vs kaneria is another good one going on right now though

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Matt79 Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colll----ingggg---woooooodddd!!!! Posts: 17,427	No - Advanced Hair fixed that and now his hair is as thick and luxurious as an English greentop. Seriously, is there any sound reason to say he couldn't bowl til he's 40?

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Alysum U19 Debutant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 348	How many times dowe have to explain that it's PietersEN not Pieterson !! arrggg!!!

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