Battle of the Test captains

Xuhaib · 24-09-2006, 04:05 AM

We have had all sorts of battles at CW i thought this one might be intresting.

I have come up with a list of 20

1-Jardine
2-Bradman
3-Clive
4-Imran
5-Coney
6-Worrel
7-Benaud
8-Brearley
9-Ganguly
10-Hussain
11-S.Waugh
12-Ranatunga
13-Azharuddin
14-Fleming
15-Cronje
16-Sobers
17-Viv
18-Mak Taylor
19-Border
20-Vaughan

We have to get 32 names atleast to start the competition, also i would appreciate if somebody could voluanteer to run the competition as my exams are starting from tuesday so i may not get the time to run it myself.

nightprowler10 · 24-09-2006, 04:09 AM

No Ponting? I know many people don't consider him to be the best, but he should be in there solely for his winning record.

nightprowler10 · 24-09-2006, 04:12 AM

Also, Abdul Hafeez Kardar should be in there IMO.

33/3from3.3 · 24-09-2006, 04:16 AM

But Ponting's winning record is hardly down to being a great captain (which he isnt) its down to being part of a very good team

Perm · 24-09-2006, 04:21 AM

I would be able to run this competition if it is necessary Xuhaib. Should be interesting.

nightprowler10 · 24-09-2006, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33/3from3.3

But Ponting's winning record is hardly down to being a great captain (which he isnt) its down to being part of a very good team

I realize that, but the win/lose is so good he deserves a spot in the top 32. Whether he deserves to make it to the next round or not is a different story.

Xuhaib · 24-09-2006, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perm

I would be able to run this competition if it is necessary Xuhaib. Should be interesting.

Yes go ahead Perm, but first we need to complete 32 names which means still 12 names to go.

nightprowler10 · 24-09-2006, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xuhaib

Yes go ahead Perm, but first we need to complete 32 names which means still 12 names to go.

How about the two names I gave you?

Xuhaib · 24-09-2006, 04:31 AM

21- Ponting
22-Kardar

10 more to go.

Dasa · 24-09-2006, 04:39 AM

Ajit Wadekar
MAK Pataudi

Fratboy · 24-09-2006, 04:47 AM

Kapil

Sir Redman · 24-09-2006, 04:53 AM

Martin Crowe.

Though possibly he was better as an ODI captain.

oz_fan · 24-09-2006, 04:55 AM

Shaun Pollock
While not great tactically he had a very good record as captain.
14 wins 5 losses 7 draws
Batting average of 42 (2 centuries)
Bowling average of 21.36 (4 five-fers)

Goughy · 24-09-2006, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oz_fan

Shaun Pollock
While not great tactically he had a very good record as captain.
14 wins 5 losses 7 draws
Batting average of 42 (2 centuries)
Bowling average of 21.36 (4 five-fers)

Yep, he has one on the best result records in history.

Id like to add Len Hutton and Ray Illingworth.

Both regained the Ashes and Hutton was Englands 1st pro captain. In fact Hutton should have at least made the semis of the Battle of the Englishmen and could even have won it.

Johnners · 24-09-2006, 05:49 AM

Lara

Ian &/or Greg Chappell

24-09-2006, 04:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Xuhaib Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Karachi Posts: 9,394	Battle of the Test captains We have had all sorts of battles at CW i thought this one might be intresting. I have come up with a list of 20 1-Jardine 2-Bradman 3-Clive 4-Imran 5-Coney 6-Worrel 7-Benaud 8-Brearley 9-Ganguly 10-Hussain 11-S.Waugh 12-Ranatunga 13-Azharuddin 14-Fleming 15-Cronje 16-Sobers 17-Viv 18-Mak Taylor 19-Border 20-Vaughan We have to get 32 names atleast to start the competition, also i would appreciate if somebody could voluanteer to run the competition as my exams are starting from tuesday so i may not get the time to run it myself. Last edited by Xuhaib; 24-09-2006 at 04:23 AM.

24-09-2006, 04:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
nightprowler10 Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 13,389	No Ponting? I know many people don't consider him to be the best, but he should be in there solely for his winning record. __________________ Can't decide on a signature? Why not Zoidberg? (\/) (;,,;) (\/) RIP Craigos

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Sir Redman State Vice-Captain Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,406	Martin Crowe. Though possibly he was better as an ODI captain. __________________ He’s thrown a kettle over a pub, what have you done? - Gareth Keenan from "The Office" ***Winner*** of the 2006 FIFA World Cup predictions thread...see you in four years' time?

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oz_fan International Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,977	Shaun Pollock While not great tactically he had a very good record as captain. 14 wins 5 losses 7 draws Batting average of 42 (2 centuries) Bowling average of 21.36 (4 five-fers) Last edited by oz_fan; 24-09-2006 at 05:04 AM.

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24-09-2006, 04:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
nightprowler10 Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 13,389	Also, Abdul Hafeez Kardar should be in there IMO.

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Xuhaib Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Karachi Posts: 9,394	21- Ponting 22-Kardar 10 more to go.

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Dasa International Vice-Captain Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,955	Ajit Wadekar MAK Pataudi

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