subshakerz
International Coach
Two classic debates. Which is the closer comparison?
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Who is closer in terms of cricketer status, Lara & Tendulkar or Warne & Murali?
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Prince EWS
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I've actually changed my mind on Warne v Murali a few times but I've always thought Tendulkar > Lara. Spinner content is closer IMO.
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
Prince EWS
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subshakerz
International Coach
Haha oh god. Sorry then.
Prince EWS
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Actually seems to be a slightly different idea. HB was comparing Warne/Murali as bowlers to Sachin/Lara as batsmen, whereas you seem to want to compare the closeness of the comparisons instead.
subshakerz
International Coach
yeah just a new take on old comparisons.
honestbharani
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Lara > Murali > Warne > Sachin
_00_deathscar
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Warne/Murali is a lot closer for me too. I see a gap between Sachin and Lara.
shortpitched713
International Captain
Have always thought that Warne was most "overrated" of the 4some for a number of different reasons. Obviously still an all time great, but see some daylight between him and Murali, imo.
For mine, it goes Lara > Murali > Tendulkar > Warne , in terms of mastery of their individual batting and bowling crafts, respectively. However, in a given match or series, I'd definitely give the potential for greater impact to the two bowlers, for obvious reasons.
For mine, it goes Lara > Murali > Tendulkar > Warne , in terms of mastery of their individual batting and bowling crafts, respectively. However, in a given match or series, I'd definitely give the potential for greater impact to the two bowlers, for obvious reasons.
Red
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This makes zero sense to me. Considering leg spin is the hardest craft to master by a significant margin.
Red
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It’s hardly an opinion. Over the wrist spin is significantly more difficult a craft to master than off spin.
shortpitched713
International Captain
But in all honesty, I was speaking generally about how good they are at bowling vs batting, and later contrasting that with the relative impact of bowling vs batting. I could give a piss about how hard it is, as it's the end result they end up being judged by at the highest level, and there's no runs, wickets, or any kind of points for effort.
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