Arjuna Ranatunga vs Steve Waugh (ODI)

[Migara]

Both are astute captains, and World cup winners. Both are middle order players who used to finish games.

Who is the better ODI batsman?

 

[CricAddict]

I just feel that Steve Waugh will win this since Ranatunga is generally under-rated, in this forum and also elsewhere while Steve Waugh has an aura of being one of the most successful captains ever. But I do rate Ranatunga highly and my vote goes for him.

 

[TheJediBrah]

As batsmen, I would have to go with Ranatunga. Also played with the handicap of considerable non-contractile body tissue.

Waugh better as a player though

 

[CricAddict]

As batsmen, I would have to go with Ranatunga. Also played with the handicap of considerable non-contractile body tissue.

Waugh better as a player though

Yes, it is amazing that players like Ranatunga, Shane Warne and Inzamam were able to maintain such sustained excellence in spite of not being fit by the "definition". Rohit and Pant now carry forward the great tradition.

 

[subshakerz]

Very close. Both have great WC records.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Yes, it is amazing that players like Ranatunga, Shane Warne and Inzamam were able to maintain such sustained excellence in spite of not being fit by the "definition". Rohit and Pant now carry forward the great tradition.

Cricket's not really a sport. Kind of like golf, or chess. Fitness is not a requirement.

 

[mr_mister]

I'd say it has to be Ranatunga

 

[Fuller Pilch]

The one who ate all the pies.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Yes, it is amazing that players like Ranatunga, Shane Warne and Inzamam were able to maintain such sustained excellence in spite of not being fit by the "definition". Rohit and Pant now carry forward the great tradition.

It was sad that Jesse Ryder wasn't able to have a 15-year international career.

 

[TheJediBrah]

The one who ate all the pies.

You fat bastard

Takes me back