Sehwag - Best Batsman In World Cricket Right Now

Pratters · 18-02-2010, 09:42 AM

I know aussie(RIP) will cringe but he is so ****ing great. Silentstriker showed his stats of the last two years which I reproduce -

In the last two years, his average is 60 and he is scoring at S/R of 96. Last 12 months, he averages 71 with a S/R of 101! In ten games. Incredible. (Stats provided by friend Manan Shah).

As Marcuss said in the South Africa in India tour, had he scored his runs at the same rate as Tendulkar, India would have only managed to draw the match. He makes up for India's bowling deficiency (compared to RSA) with his sheer attacking batting.

mohammad16 · 18-02-2010, 09:54 AM

Him Ponting and Kallis I would say.

Richard · 18-02-2010, 09:57 AM

Sehwag has long been the best sort of batsman to have around in circumstances such as India regularly find themeslves in currently.

That's about all as I'll say.

Ikki · 18-02-2010, 10:03 AM

Yeh, probably. Also I'd rather watch him than all others right now, possibly save Ponting.

Sir Alex · 18-02-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mohammad16

Him Ponting and Kallis I would say.

How Ponting? How not Tendulkar?

Sir Alex · 18-02-2010, 10:05 AM

As regards to the topic in discussion, I think Yes he just edges ahead of Tendulkar particularly because he countered Mendis in Lanka which Tendulkar did not.

Marcuss · 18-02-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Alex

How Ponting? How not Tendulkar?

***Official*** Tendulkar vs Ponting Thread

mohammad16 · 18-02-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Alex

How Ponting? How not Tendulkar?

In tests, Ponting is the most prized wicket for the opposition, and I think Sehwag is for India. Ponting still plays with a lot of flair and scores at a good clip, kind of like Brian Lara towards the end of his career, he was still out there to dominate attacks. Tendulkar's role has changed overtime and I understand him toning down a bit. Anyways, in tests, Ponting over Tendulkar for me these days.

Sir Alex · 18-02-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mohammad16

In tests, Ponting is the most prized wicket for the opposition, and I think Sehwag is for India. Ponting still plays with a lot of flair and scores at a good clip, kind of like Brian Lara towards the end of his career, he was still out there to dominate attacks. Tendulkar's role has changed overtime and I understand him toning down a bit. Anyways, in tests, Ponting over Tendulkar for me these days.

Ok. I understand it is completely from a personal perspective and not from any fundamental analysis. It cannot be debated.

SaeedAnwar · 18-02-2010, 10:18 AM

and amla now, look at his average over the last 2 years, he is averaging near 60

asty80 · 18-02-2010, 10:23 AM

Undoubtedly.. He is the greatest batsman of this decade and it takes REAL talent to score huge centuries with his style of play. Spectators pay to see him bat and the hsppiness he gives ppl is second to none in history.
He makes up for India's lack of world class bwlers.

pasag · 18-02-2010, 10:26 AM

Can't think of anyone better at the moment. I'll never forget how he demoralised our bowlers, it got to the stage where you could tell no one wanted to bowl to him because they'd be going for 4 or 6 every ball. It's not just the runs either, it's how he takes control of the match and lays the foundation for the batsmen to come. He's just keeping the throne warm for Watto though

Cruxdude · 18-02-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mohammad16

Him Ponting and Kallis I would say.

??

OK read your reply for that. I just can't think of what to say about that, except that the reasons made no sense whatsoever.

Dissector · 18-02-2010, 12:16 PM

Yes I think this series establishes Sehwag as the best batsman in the world . Others like Ponting and Kallis who have greater careers are not really dominant today. Despite his rich recent form Tendulkar doesn't measure up to Sehwag over the last couple of years either. Chanderpaul, Sangakarra and Smith who have had some exceptional performances in recent years have dropped back a little in recent series.

Like SS said on the other thread, Sehwag has redefined the nature of test batting. He is scoring at rates which would be considered exceptional in ODI's. He has made run-a-ball hundreds and double hundreds almost seem routine. And these performances aren't coming in dead matches; they have been essential in helping India win on good surfaces against good batting sides like Sri Lanka and now South Africa.

I have a feeling that Sehwag won't age as well as Tendulkar because like Richards he depends too much on his reflexes which will inevitably diminish with age. But if I am wrong and he does manage to continue like this for another 5-6 years he will have a strong case for being the best since Bradman.

Cevno · 18-02-2010, 12:28 PM

Gambhir has nor been far behind for the last year or so.But Sehwag beats him for me.

For Sehwag ,the real test for me will come in England or south africa.

Everywhere else he is currently the best test batsmen.His impact is enormous.

In ODI's though i would not have him among the top3 at the moment.

18-02-2010, 09:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pratters Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 20,794	Sehwag - Best Batsman In World Cricket Right Now I know aussie(RIP) will cringe but he is so ****ing great. Silentstriker showed his stats of the last two years which I reproduce - In the last two years, his average is 60 and he is scoring at S/R of 96. Last 12 months, he averages 71 with a S/R of 101! In ten games. Incredible. (Stats provided by friend Manan Shah). As Marcuss said in the South Africa in India tour, had he scored his runs at the same rate as Tendulkar, India would have only managed to draw the match. He makes up for India's bowling deficiency (compared to RSA) with his sheer attacking batting.

18-02-2010, 10:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ikki International Coach Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Death Queen Island Posts: 12,044	Yeh, probably. Also I'd rather watch him than all others right now, possibly save Ponting. __________________ I think there'll sooner be another Bradman than another Warne. - Gidgeon Haigh [Warne is] the greatest bowler ever produced in this entire world - Muttiah Muralidaran [Warne is] the greatest bowler of all time - Glenn McGrath In my opinion Shane Warne is the greatest cricketer who's ever lived - Ian Botham Warne is the greatest cricketer to pick up a ball ever. And is the greatest bowler I have ever laid eyes on. - Brian Lara

18-02-2010, 10:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
asty80 School Boy/Girl Captain Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 100	Undoubtedly.. He is the greatest batsman of this decade and it takes REAL talent to score huge centuries with his style of play. Spectators pay to see him bat and the hsppiness he gives ppl is second to none in history. He makes up for India's lack of world class bwlers. __________________ My favourite X1 Viru Sehwag, Matty Hayden, BC Lara, S Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Andrew Flintoff, Adam Gilchrist S Warne, C Ambrose D Steyn, G McGrath

18-02-2010, 10:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
pasag RTDAS Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Looking for milksteak Posts: 31,679	Can't think of anyone better at the moment. I'll never forget how he demoralised our bowlers, it got to the stage where you could tell no one wanted to bowl to him because they'd be going for 4 or 6 every ball. It's not just the runs either, it's how he takes control of the match and lays the foundation for the batsmen to come. He's just keeping the throne warm for Watto though __________________ Rest In Peace Craigos 2003-2012

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18-02-2010, 09:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
mohammad16 U19 Captain Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: earth Posts: 631	Him Ponting and Kallis I would say.

18-02-2010, 10:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sir Alex Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nowhere Posts: 4,793	As regards to the topic in discussion, I think Yes he just edges ahead of Tendulkar particularly because he countered Mendis in Lanka which Tendulkar did not.

18-02-2010, 10:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
SaeedAnwar U19 Debutant Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In Saeed Anwars bed Posts: 347	and amla now, look at his average over the last 2 years, he is averaging near 60

18-02-2010, 12:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dissector International Debutant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,101	Yes I think this series establishes Sehwag as the best batsman in the world . Others like Ponting and Kallis who have greater careers are not really dominant today. Despite his rich recent form Tendulkar doesn't measure up to Sehwag over the last couple of years either. Chanderpaul, Sangakarra and Smith who have had some exceptional performances in recent years have dropped back a little in recent series. Like SS said on the other thread, Sehwag has redefined the nature of test batting. He is scoring at rates which would be considered exceptional in ODI's. He has made run-a-ball hundreds and double hundreds almost seem routine. And these performances aren't coming in dead matches; they have been essential in helping India win on good surfaces against good batting sides like Sri Lanka and now South Africa. I have a feeling that Sehwag won't age as well as Tendulkar because like Richards he depends too much on his reflexes which will inevitably diminish with age. But if I am wrong and he does manage to continue like this for another 5-6 years he will have a strong case for being the best since Bradman.

18-02-2010, 12:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cevno International Coach Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: India Posts: 14,934	Gambhir has nor been far behind for the last year or so.But Sehwag beats him for me. For Sehwag ,the real test for me will come in England or south africa. Everywhere else he is currently the best test batsmen.His impact is enormous. In ODI's though i would not have him among the top3 at the moment.

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