Ponting on Lara and Tendulkar

mohammad16 · 03-12-2012, 04:43 AM

On the supreme batsmen of his era: I felt Sachin was the best player I played against, and that's coming from more of a captain's point of view as well, knowing he had so much success against us in our conditions and their conditions. But the other way to look at it is, I probably lost more sleep on the eve of games against Lara, because I knew he could singlehandedly win games for his team. The way I judge players has always been on their ability to win games, and win games by themselves. Lara could certainly do that and he did it probably more than what Sachin's done for India. It's hard to separate the class of player - you've got to put Kallis in that bracket as well. You put his wickets on top of what he's done with the bat. He came out the other day to bat and I looked at the board and he was averaging 57 in Test cricket. That's remarkable considering the amount he's had to bowl and all that sort of stuff. I've been pretty blessed to play in the era I've played with so many great batsmen, and if my name gets mentioned among them, then that's great.

cricinfo

benchmark00 · 03-12-2012, 04:44 AM

Spikey · 03-12-2012, 04:45 AM

what about Boeta Dippenaar

mohammad16 · 03-12-2012, 04:46 AM

Spot on by Ponting, Lara is the best batsmen post Viv Richards.

Spikey · 03-12-2012, 04:47 AM

"i really felt as if Devon Smith could take the game away from us at any moment"

Spikey · 03-12-2012, 04:48 AM

"yeah my career basically ended that morning at Lord's. ****ing hell i can't believe mJ is here today"

mohammad16 · 03-12-2012, 04:49 AM

What are you guys? A bunch of petty, bitter Tendulkar worshippers?

Spikey · 03-12-2012, 04:49 AM

"is Zoysa gonna be playing for Sri Lanka this time?"

Spikey · 03-12-2012, 04:52 AM

I'm telling you guys the ricky ponting quotes the media don't want you to see

Spikey · 03-12-2012, 04:54 AM

"i get to keep my ca contract right"

Spikey · 03-12-2012, 04:56 AM

"dravid was a ****ing little bitch."

Spikey · 03-12-2012, 04:58 AM

"you guys heard the new scott walker album? **** slays"

indiaholic · 03-12-2012, 05:01 AM

The forums have become better since Spikey changed his avatar.

indiaholic · 03-12-2012, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mohammad16

What are you guys? A bunch of petty, bitter Tendulkar worshippers?

Yes, that would be me.

centurymaker · 03-12-2012, 05:19 AM

He was spot on. It all depends on how you rate them.

there's so many factors-

single-handed match winning ability, consistency, aesthetics, technique, longevity, peak, performances against the best, performances in all conditions, performances under pressure etc...

Some people rate players based solely on the single-handed matching winning ability. Going by this, guys like lara, sehwag would rank higher and guys like dravid and kallis would be rated lower...

03-12-2012, 04:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
mohammad16 U19 Captain Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: earth Posts: 631	Ponting on Lara and Tendulkar On the supreme batsmen of his era: I felt Sachin was the best player I played against, and that's coming from more of a captain's point of view as well, knowing he had so much success against us in our conditions and their conditions. But the other way to look at it is, I probably lost more sleep on the eve of games against Lara, because I knew he could singlehandedly win games for his team. The way I judge players has always been on their ability to win games, and win games by themselves. Lara could certainly do that and he did it probably more than what Sachin's done for India. It's hard to separate the class of player - you've got to put Kallis in that bracket as well. You put his wickets on top of what he's done with the bat. He came out the other day to bat and I looked at the board and he was averaging 57 in Test cricket. That's remarkable considering the amount he's had to bowl and all that sort of stuff. I've been pretty blessed to play in the era I've played with so many great batsmen, and if my name gets mentioned among them, then that's great. cricinfo

03-12-2012, 04:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Spikey Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: All Glory To The Nev Posts: 24,094	what about Boeta Dippenaar __________________ Indians can't bowl - Where has the rumour come from as I myself and many indian friends arwe competent fast bowlers ? With the English bid I said: Let us be brief. If you give back the Falkland Islands, which belong to us, you will get my vote. They then became sad and left

03-12-2012, 05:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
centurymaker International Vice-Captain Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,253	He was spot on. It all depends on how you rate them. there's so many factors- single-handed match winning ability, consistency, aesthetics, technique, longevity, peak, performances against the best, performances in all conditions, performances under pressure etc... Some people rate players based solely on the single-handed matching winning ability. Going by this, guys like lara, sehwag would rank higher and guys like dravid and kallis would be rated lower... __________________ Proud Supporter of All Blacks

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