Gentlemen cricketers

Hit4Six · 11-08-2004, 11:49 AM

hi every1 this is my first thread,

i was wondering which cricketers you all thought were really gentlemen cricketers, by this i mean show manners out there on the field (eg. Adam Gilchrist walking) and which you consider to be not-so gentlemanly cricketers (e.g. McGrath for sledging)

nookie_lk · 11-08-2004, 12:42 PM

Gentleman - Sanath Jayasuriya, Andy Flower, Atapattu, Dravid,
Not So Gentlemen - MCGRATH, Kallis, Zaheer Khan

Sanz · 11-08-2004, 02:38 PM

Gentleman - Sangakara
Not so Gentleman - Kaif, Harbhajan

Langeveldt · 11-08-2004, 03:22 PM

Gentlemen - The entire Zimbabwe team, Attapattu, Dravid, Sangakkara, Rudolph, Van Jaarsveld, Jacobs, Stewart (the epitome of gentleman), Collins, Harmison..

I guess the list goes on.. But in my book, don't be a tosser and chances are you are a gentleman...

delkap · 11-08-2004, 08:32 PM

Tendulkar and Dravid define Gentlemen ...
Opposing side: Australian Team, Ganguly, Afridi lot more I cant think off ..

honestbharani · 11-08-2004, 10:30 PM

I don't know why no one has mentioned Brian Lara yet. Sure, he shows dissent when he is given out wrongly, but certainly, he is the only one who has always walked whenever he knows he is out. And I think he was the one who always shook his opponents' hands whenever they made a century, until around 99 when the folks in the caribbean started saying that it was a sign of his lack of team spirit. Dravid, Sachin and Laxman and even Murali have been great advertisements for the game in the way they conduct themselves on and off the field and I think I might add Brett Lee there, he seems rather nice for a fast bowler.

Dasa · 11-08-2004, 11:37 PM

^you serious about Brett Lee? I wouldn't call someone who celebrates taking a wicket by gyrating up and down the pitch and looking as if he's having an epileptic fit a gentleman.

Craig · 12-08-2004, 12:13 AM

I have seen Mark Boucher walk in the past so I guess that counts.

FRAZ · 12-08-2004, 12:36 AM

Imran Khan , and best of all Moin Khan , hmmm Yousaf Youhana too .

The Argonaut · 12-08-2004, 01:04 AM

I would agree with Lara. He walks if the fielder says he caught it which is the way it should be. The only time he shows displeasure is when it is not reciprocated.

It's pretty easy to write the team off as a whole but most of them are neither here nor there when it comes to this sort of thing. You shouldn't get penalised for playing aggressive cricket. When guys like McGrath and Lehmann go over the line then sure bag them. Guys like Gilchrist, Kasporwicz and Martyn shouldn't be brought down through association.

Mr. P · 12-08-2004, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by delkap

Tendulkar and Dravid define Gentlemen ...
Opposing side: Australian Team, Ganguly, Afridi lot more I cant think off ..

You're NOT being bias there are you?!?!?!

No way! I thought as much. If anyone accuses you of being so I will defend your views until the cows come home.

Scallywag · 12-08-2004, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The Argonaut

I would agree with Lara. He walks if the fielder says he caught it which is the way it should be. The only time he shows displeasure is when it is not reciprocated.

I thought thats what made a gentleman, when he still acts like a gentleman even though the opposition does not reciprocate.

My comments only refer to what a gentleman is and not about Lara.

Sehwag309 · 12-08-2004, 01:44 AM

Not so GENTLE = Ranatunga

nookie_lk · 12-08-2004, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sehwag309

Not so GENTLE = Ranatunga

well ranatunga is not that bad....he just tried to defend his own team mate..(muralis no ball thing)..other than that what else makes him a non gentle man

_Ed_ · 12-08-2004, 02:39 AM

Didn't he act in an ungentlemanly way when some kids hit a ball into his yard once?

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delkap State Vice-Captain Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,126	Tendulkar and Dravid define Gentlemen ... Opposing side: Australian Team, Ganguly, Afridi lot more I cant think off .. __________________ India to be No.1 someday soon !! :)

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Dasa International Vice-Captain Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,682	^you serious about Brett Lee? I wouldn't call someone who celebrates taking a wicket by gyrating up and down the pitch and looking as if he's having an epileptic fit a gentleman.

12-08-2004, 01:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
The Argonaut State Vice-Captain Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 1,346	I would agree with Lara. He walks if the fielder says he caught it which is the way it should be. The only time he shows displeasure is when it is not reciprocated. It's pretty easy to write the team off as a whole but most of them are neither here nor there when it comes to this sort of thing. You shouldn't get penalised for playing aggressive cricket. When guys like McGrath and Lehmann go over the line then sure bag them. Guys like Gilchrist, Kasporwicz and Martyn shouldn't be brought down through association.

12-08-2004, 01:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
Sehwag309 Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto, Pali Hill-Bombay Posts: 2,529	Not so GENTLE = Ranatunga

12-08-2004, 02:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
_Ed_ International Coach Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Auckland, Aotearoa Posts: 12,715	Didn't he act in an ungentlemanly way when some kids hit a ball into his yard once?

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