Teja.
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This thread is to remember, state and relive Innings which had a greater impact on the cricketing world/nation/player than the sum of the statistics surrounding the Innings.
SR Waugh - 200 c Lara b KCG Benjamin
We'll take it from here | Specials | Cricinfo Magazine | Cricinfo.com
4th Test: West Indies v Australia at Kingston, Apr 29-May 3, 1995 | Cricket Scorecard | Cricinfo.com
For instance, Steve Waugh's famous Double Ton in Sabina park against Mssrs. Ambrose, Walsh and Co. which though not quite as good as some of his other tons, signified the shift of dominance from the Caribbeans to the Aussies.
Sourav Ganguly - 144 c Gillespie b MacGill
Ganguly's triumph | Cricket News | Australia | Cricinfo.com
1st Test: Australia v India at Brisbane, Dec 4-8, 2003 | Cricket Scorecard | Cricinfo.com
In my opinion, this ton had more of an impact on the psyche and attitude of the team than the classic 281*. It was one of the finest displays of strokeplay I have had the good fortune to witness. Three wickets had fallen in the space of 1 run(Those of Sehwag, Tendulkar and Dravid!) leading to Ganguly coming early to the crease.Till then, many people felt the young Indian captain did not have the achievements to walk and talk the way he did. He was on a lean patch of form and the Aussies did not expect much of a challenge from him and expected him to be a 'fragile' player. In one Innings he shattered all such mental frameworks. I do not think India would have put up such an impressive showing in that series if not for that Innings. It completely changed the attitude of the Indian team and by the end of the series, India were flirting with a chance of a series win. I personally believe, the foundation for India to become the best test side in the world was laid in this Innings.
SR Waugh - 200 c Lara b KCG Benjamin
We'll take it from here | Specials | Cricinfo Magazine | Cricinfo.com
4th Test: West Indies v Australia at Kingston, Apr 29-May 3, 1995 | Cricket Scorecard | Cricinfo.com
For instance, Steve Waugh's famous Double Ton in Sabina park against Mssrs. Ambrose, Walsh and Co. which though not quite as good as some of his other tons, signified the shift of dominance from the Caribbeans to the Aussies.
Sourav Ganguly - 144 c Gillespie b MacGill
Ganguly's triumph | Cricket News | Australia | Cricinfo.com
1st Test: Australia v India at Brisbane, Dec 4-8, 2003 | Cricket Scorecard | Cricinfo.com
In my opinion, this ton had more of an impact on the psyche and attitude of the team than the classic 281*. It was one of the finest displays of strokeplay I have had the good fortune to witness. Three wickets had fallen in the space of 1 run(Those of Sehwag, Tendulkar and Dravid!) leading to Ganguly coming early to the crease.Till then, many people felt the young Indian captain did not have the achievements to walk and talk the way he did. He was on a lean patch of form and the Aussies did not expect much of a challenge from him and expected him to be a 'fragile' player. In one Innings he shattered all such mental frameworks. I do not think India would have put up such an impressive showing in that series if not for that Innings. It completely changed the attitude of the Indian team and by the end of the series, India were flirting with a chance of a series win. I personally believe, the foundation for India to become the best test side in the world was laid in this Innings.