Barry Richards vs Graeme Smith

[PlayerComparisons]

Who was the best South African opener?

 

[Victor Ian]

I'm not sure restating the title is the OP effort spark desires.

This thread earns a dangerous rating.

 

[h_hurricane]

If the thread is about the better test batsman, this thread should have never been created.

 

[honestbharani]

This is just bait for @bagapath obviously.

 

[ataraxia]

inb4 trundler says this should be Smith v Mitchell.

I think this is a perfectly valid question. It depends how much you believe Barry fans. Actually given both are short upon longevity, I reckon Mitchell isn't a terribad choice here.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Remove the word "test" and this would actually be an interesting discussion

 

[BazBall21]

Well if it’s better red-ball batsman, Barry Richards. If it’s better Test batsman, has to be Smith.

 

[PlayerComparisons]

Well if it’s better red-ball batsman, Barry Richards. If it’s better Test batsman, has to be Smith.

Yeah agreed