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Let's say you were Mike Hussey .......

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social

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
in two years, youve won a couple of Ashes (possibly), played 40 tests, average 65 with umpteen centuries after being "no chance"just a season or two before.

Would you:

a. continue in the full knowledge that you've passed your peak; or

b. retire as a guaranteed legend of the game who is discussed in the same terms as Pollock, Richards, Barrington, Sobers, etc?

Gotta say, as a confirmed capitalist, I'd be outta there like a scalded cat and trading off my name for evermore
 
Fiery

Fiery

Banned
social said:
in two years, youve won a couple of Ashes (possibly), played 40 tests, average 65 with umpteen centuries after being "no chance"just a season or two before.

Would you:

a. continue in the full knowledge that you've passed your peak; or

b. retire as a guaranteed legend of the game who is discussed in the same terms as Pollock, Richards, Barrington, Sobers, etc?

Gotta say, as a confirmed capitalist, I'd be outta there like a scalded cat and trading off my name for evermore
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If he's stilling enjoying playing, good enough to be selected then carry on...not to mention the $
 
Richard

Richard

Cricket Web Staff Member
I highly doubt anyone will ever retire until they know beyond a doubt they're passing their peak.

Obviously, no-one's actually expecting him to. Nonetheless, if he did retire - say, due to injury - in 2009\10, with a record such as that, we'd have to very seriously consider him being the 2nd-best batsman since 1900.
 
Lillian Thomson

Lillian Thomson

Hall of Fame Member
As I read the question it's asking what you would do in his position, not try to guess what he'll do. I think I would probably carry on for as long as possible having had such a late start.
 
silentstriker

silentstriker

The Wheel is Forever
social said:
in two years, youve won a couple of Ashes (possibly), played 40 tests, average 65 with umpteen centuries after being "no chance"just a season or two before.

Would you:

a. continue in the full knowledge that you've passed your peak; or

b. retire as a guaranteed legend of the game who is discussed in the same terms as Pollock, Richards, Barrington, Sobers, etc?

Gotta say, as a confirmed capitalist, I'd be outta there like a scalded cat and trading off my name for evermore
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Hmm, depends how financially secure I was. If I didn't have to worry about money, I'd likely retire and keep my record.
 
Perm

Perm

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
social said:
b. retire as a guaranteed legend of the game who is discussed in the same terms as Pollock, Richards, Barrington, Sobers, etc?
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He wouldn't be though. He would be discussed as a prolific scorer, but probably not a legend.
 
Mister Wright

Mister Wright

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
social said:
in two years, youve won a couple of Ashes (possibly), played 40 tests, average 65 with umpteen centuries after being "no chance"just a season or two before.

Would you:

a. continue in the full knowledge that you've passed your peak; or

b. retire as a guaranteed legend of the game who is discussed in the same terms as Pollock, Richards, Barrington, Sobers, etc?

Gotta say, as a confirmed capitalist, I'd be outta there like a scalded cat and trading off my name for evermore
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Given the amount of time he had to wait to get a test cap, I doubt he'll be retiring any time soon.
 
silentstriker

silentstriker

The Wheel is Forever
Sanz said:
Good thing you are not him.
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I just gave an honest opinion. If I knew I was on the downside and didn't need the money, I'd retire. No reason to suffer meaningless comparisons and the media's crazy attacks. Better to be remembered for an amazing record.

If I enjoyed playing the game still, I'd keep playing First Class cricket. That way you can focus on your own enjoyment without having to worry about making an impression on selectors or playing for a spot, or worrying about what some moron is going to write in the morning's paper, or a fan burning down your house or whatever.

Obviously, this is assuming I was financially secure. If I wasn't, that would certainly change my decision.
 
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burr

burr

State Vice-Captain
Perm said:
He wouldn't be though. He would be discussed as a prolific scorer, but probably not a legend.
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Exactly, just what I was going to post. So given that, I'd continue, particularly since it's fairly certain I'd be vice-captain once Gilly goes :)
 
Fiery

Fiery

Banned
silentstriker said:
I just gave an honest opinion. If I knew I was on the downside and didn't need the money, I'd retire. No reason to suffer meaningless comparisons and the media's crazy attacks. Better to be remembered for an amazing record.

If I enjoyed playing the game still, I'd keep playing First Class cricket. That way you can focus on your own enjoyment without having to worry about making an impression on selectors or playing for a spot, or worrying about what some moron is going to write in the morning's paper, or a fan burning down your house or whatever.

Obviously, this is assuming I was financially secure. If I wasn't, that would certainly change my decision.
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*sigh* Whatever happening to playing for the love of the game?
 
silentstriker

silentstriker

The Wheel is Forever
Fiery said:
He should be relishing every opportunity to play for Australia, while he's fit and good enough to imo. I sure he doesn't really give 2 hoots about the comparisons tbh
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I'm sure he is. But the question asked what I would do if I had played 40+ Tests and had an avergae of 65+ and knew I was in a decline and that I couldn't keep those stats.

If I didn't need the money, I'd go to FC cricket or find another hobby.
 
Fiery

Fiery

Banned
silentstriker said:
I'm sure he is. But the question asked what I would do if I had played 40+ Tests and had an avergae of 65+ and knew I was in a decline and that I couldn't keep those stats.

If I didn't need the money, I'd go to FC cricket or find another hobby.
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You can never have enough of that stuff, (unless you're a Russian English-football club owner, of course)
 
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