Ricky Ponting vs Steve Waugh

The King · 26-08-2005, 05:22 PM

Who would you rate as a better batsman and captain: Steve Waugh or Ricky Ponting?

Burpey · 26-08-2005, 05:53 PM

As batsmen: This is a hard choice. Steve Waugh was very much a gritty and determined player. I don't think he had the natural talent and flair of Ponting. However, he was still a great batsmen who was the anchor of Australia's middle order for many years. Ponting, as I have said, is a better natural player and is really one of the best to watch when he gets going. Result, a tie

As a captain: Waugh hands down. He led Australia through one of the best periods for them in Test history. His on-field captaincy was superb, as well as his man management. Everyone respected him I feel. However, Ponting has shown he is not as confident. He places men back on the boundary at odd times and doesn't go for the kill. A bit too conservative. Also, he is a bit lost when it comes to field placings

Pratters · 26-08-2005, 06:26 PM

As a captain Taylor greater than Ponting and Waugh. Dont rate either too highly.

Dasa · 26-08-2005, 07:40 PM

As a captain and batsman, Waugh.

SJS · 26-08-2005, 07:52 PM

As a test batsman and as Captain, Steve waugh by a big margin.

Slow Love™ · 26-08-2005, 08:26 PM

Waugh by a fair margin, as I argued in another thread. Ponting doesn't give off the vibe that he knows what he's doing out there, and I still feel that the "leadership group"'s proclamations that they have him covered lets us know he doesn't.

I wouldn't completely blame him for what's happening this series (although some things, such as the second-test toss screwup, holding Warne back and having no belief in a third man haven't helped), because we've been fairly outplayed, but Vaughan has easily had the better of him.

FaaipDeOiad · 26-08-2005, 10:22 PM

Waugh on both counts for me.

cameeel · 27-08-2005, 12:22 AM

Steve Waugh as both Batsman & Captain

andyc · 27-08-2005, 12:35 AM

Steve Waugh was the better captain by far. Batting wise, he was more dependable, and much more likely to do the impossible under pressure. Ponting, while having a great gift for batting, seems to be unable to handle pressure that well, both as a captain and a basman.

Mister Wright · 27-08-2005, 12:40 AM

Steve Waugh on both counts.

Jono · 27-08-2005, 12:59 AM

Waugh definitely.

aussie · 27-08-2005, 01:41 AM

Waugh in both area's for sure

magsi23 · 27-08-2005, 02:36 AM

Waugh

Beleg · 27-08-2005, 02:48 AM

Waugh as captain and Ponting as batsman.

Craig · 27-08-2005, 03:30 AM

On natural talent - perhaps Ricky Ponting, whilst Steve Waugh has had to change his over aggressive style to be come a successfull Test batsman (and perhaps a great player) but overall I go for Waugh on both counts.

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Slow Love™ International Captain Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 6,079	Waugh by a fair margin, as I argued in another thread. Ponting doesn't give off the vibe that he knows what he's doing out there, and I still feel that the "leadership group"'s proclamations that they have him covered lets us know he doesn't. I wouldn't completely blame him for what's happening this series (although some things, such as the second-test toss screwup, holding Warne back and having no belief in a third man haven't helped), because we've been fairly outplayed, but Vaughan has easily had the better of him. __________________ "Youre known for having a liking for men who look like women." - Linda "FFS I'm sick and tired of having to see a bloke bend over to pick something up or lean over and see their arse crack. For christ's sake pull your pants up or buy some underpants you bogan because nobody want's to see it. And this is a boat building shed (well one of them) not a porn studio." - Craig

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26-08-2005, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Burpey Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 7,584	As batsmen: This is a hard choice. Steve Waugh was very much a gritty and determined player. I don't think he had the natural talent and flair of Ponting. However, he was still a great batsmen who was the anchor of Australia's middle order for many years. Ponting, as I have said, is a better natural player and is really one of the best to watch when he gets going. Result, a tie As a captain: Waugh hands down. He led Australia through one of the best periods for them in Test history. His on-field captaincy was superb, as well as his man management. Everyone respected him I feel. However, Ponting has shown he is not as confident. He places men back on the boundary at odd times and doesn't go for the kill. A bit too conservative. Also, he is a bit lost when it comes to field placings

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Pratters Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 20,794	As a captain Taylor greater than Ponting and Waugh. Dont rate either too highly.

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Dasa International Vice-Captain Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,955	As a captain and batsman, Waugh.

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SJS Hall of Fame Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mumbai India Posts: 19,170	As a test batsman and as Captain, Steve waugh by a big margin.

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Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,514	Waugh definitely.

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aussie Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cricket Posts: 16,845	Waugh in both area's for sure

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Beleg International Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 3,400	Waugh as captain and Ponting as batsman.

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