Brian lara vs steve smith

[vidiq]

I think he already topped Sachin, Viv and Lara.

Not really (Arguably better than lara at this point) , but we have to wait until ashes 2025

 

[Johan]

Not really (Arguably better than lara at this point) , but we have to wait until ashes 2026

there's no Ashes starting in 2026.

 

[PlayerComparisons]

We have to wait till ashes 2031 to compare him to Sachin

 

[Johan]

why? we didn't ask Ambrose to play till 2005 for him to be declared compareable to Imran or better than Akram.

 

[Sliferxxxx]

Not really (Arguably better than lara at this point) , but we have to wait until ashes 2026

I rather wait until he's finished personally. I'd also like to see him go big in RSA (one more time) and especially the WI. The WI because I honestly think our attack in home conditions should be an excellent test for Smith assuming the following are fit and available: Seales, Roach, Shamar and any of Motie or Worrican. What he faced and bashed b4 were a joke quite honestly.

 

[vidiq]

Smith sa record is not good at this point,
So he needs another great series in sa and another great series in India to get compared with viv and sachin.

 

[Sliferxxxx]

why? we didn't ask Ambrose to play till 2005 for him to be declared compareable to Imran or better than Akram.

Because if somehow Kohli was hit by a bus several years back, we'd be ranking him in the top 20 about now, not outside it which is where he looks like he'll end up

 

[Sliferxxxx]

Smith sa record is not good at this point,
So he needs another great series in sa and another great series in India to get compared with viv and sachin.

I think he has India in india covered. Had an atg series there vs Jadeja, Ash and Shami. That's good enough for me. South Africa is valid though hence my request.

 

[PlayerComparisons]

Rabada and Jansen in Eng this year will be a good challenge for him

 

[Johan]

Because if somehow Kohli was hit by a bus several years back, we'd be ranking him in the top 20 about now, not outside it which is where he looks like he'll end up

Kohli's peak ended when he was 30, an age when batters don't retire, Smith is 35, will likely be 36 or 37 when he retires, not really motivated to just go "X played more so he's better" when both had full careers.

 

[govinda indian fan]

Imo i wont keep smith above sachin lara and viv before he retires. In bgt you saw his average droping below 55 before going up by bashing club leval lankan attack. Wtc final, wi series( wi have quality attack seals roach, and shamar Joseph) and ashes will decide whetever he is declining like viv ( from 88-91) or having second peak like srt (07-11) and lara(02-06)

 

[vidiq]

Rabada and Jansen in Eng this year will be a good challenge for him

As of now Jansen is not a threatening Bowler against aus top order.

 

[Johan]

Imo i wont keep smith above sachin lara and viv before he retires. In bgt you saw his average droping below 55 before going up by bashing club leval lankan attack. Wtc final, wi series( wi have quality attack seals roach, and shamar Joseph) and ashes will decide whetever he is declining like viv ( from 88-91) or having second peak like srt (07-11) and lara(02-06)

like Sachin against Pre 1998 Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, 2000s Zimbo and so forth?

 

[govinda indian fan]

I rather wait until he's finished personally. I'd also like to see him go big in RSA (one more time) and especially the WI. The WI because I honestly think our attack in home conditions should be an excellent test for Smith assuming the following are fit and available: Seales, Roach, Shamar and any of Motie or Worrican. What he faced and bashed b4 were a joke quite honestly.

Wi have great attack probly 3 rd best after aus and sa their best since Ambrose and walsh. Would test for smith

 

[vidiq]

Imo i wont keep smith above sachin lara and viv before he retires. In bgt you saw his average droping below 55 before going up by bashing club leval lankan attack. Wtc final, wi series( wi have quality attack seals roach, and shamar Joseph) and ashes will decide whetever he is declining like viv ( from 88-91) or having second peak like srt (07-11) and lara(02-06)

May be Viv declined only because he didn't get similar batting friendly pitches like lara and sachin.

 

[govinda indian fan]

like Sachin against Pre 1998 Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, 2000s Zimbo and so forth?

Pre 1998 lanka won in pakistan and nz

 

[vidiq]

Pre 1998 lanka won in pakistan and nz

Current sl is the only Asian team to conquer sa in sa.

 

[Johan]

Pre 1998 lanka won in pakistan and nz

Sri Lanka blasted apart NZ not too long ago.

 

[Coronis]

Do you think 90s Eng pacers (Fraser was great) are better than current Bangladesh pacers?

Possibly the stupidest question I’ve ever seen on CW.

 

[Johan]

imo Smith > Sachin > Viv ~ Lara

Smith is top 5, Sachin on the lower end of top ten, Viv and Lara fighting to break into top 10.