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Picking random stats to suit your argument means nothing. Despite those stats Hayden still averages more than Smith over a career, what does that tell you? There's just as many, if not more, specific stats you could choose that support Hayden.Hayden averages 35 or less in 5 different countries as opposed to 1 for Smith. And when it comes to facing ATG attacks, how are Hayden's numbers against peak Amrbose/Walsh?
Not wrong, but it's a bit of a biased way to look at things. We have a tendency to rate "consistency" and performance in perceived "difficult conditions" relatively higher than other performances, for no practical reason.Yeah I tend to agree, though I wouldn't say he's miles better. Smith was more consistent and did well everywhere except India. Hayden definitely had more highs and a ridiculous home record but overall he's got holes like his record in England/NZ/SA that can't be overlooked.
I'd take someone who dominates in suitable conditions (scoring prolifically and quickly, and hence setting up to win games of cricket) and yet struggles sometimes in other conditions, over someone who is very good in all conditions, more often than not.
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