smash84
The Tiger King
And from a Pakistani perspective I am disappointed that Imran Khan missed out. I think its the stupid all rounder policyFrom an Australian perspective, I'm pretty disappointed that Miller flew under the radar
And from a Pakistani perspective I am disappointed that Imran Khan missed out. I think its the stupid all rounder policyFrom an Australian perspective, I'm pretty disappointed that Miller flew under the radar
Probably earlier in his career and hadn't reached his prime then. Anyway, there must have been a lot of intangible benefits bowling alongside Marshall as well.. picking up tricks of the trade etc. Obviously that's a credit to him though.Ambrose's average with Marshall in the team is worse than without him.
Still thats around 20 more tests, which is enough to see a big drop in performance (thats a little less than 2 years worth of tests I think?). Its not about his passion though, just his ability. He might be still have a burning desire to play but his reflexes simply don't match.Sehwag said he's probably quit when he gets to 100 tests.
Sehwag is very much the personality who will retire on top if he loses the hunger. He's hardly the typical passionate cricketer who cares about records and stamping himself into history.
Well how would you view Sehwag in comparison to Ponting or Lara if he continued his current ways onto the 100 Test barrier including averaging 70 in series in South Africa? I know it's hypothetical at this point but it's something I definitely didn't think I'd have to consider the last time Sehwag got dropped. It's been a truly amazing recovery.Sehwag said he's probably quit when he gets to 100 tests.
Sehwag is very much the personality who will retire on top if he loses the hunger. He's hardly the typical passionate cricketer who cares about records and stamping himself into history.
Aussie will probably self-combust.Well how would you view Sehwag in comparison to Ponting or Lara if he continued his current ways onto the 100 Test barrier including averaging 70 in series in South Africa? I know it's hypothetical at this point but it's something I definitely didn't think I'd have to consider the last time Sehwag got dropped. It's been a truly amazing recovery.
No mate I agree with you that his reflexes will go.Still thats around 20 more tests, which is enough to see a big drop in performance (thats a little less than 2 years worth of tests I think?). Its not about his passion though, just his ability. He might be still have a burning desire to play but his reflexes simply don't match.
I think for someone who plays like him it would be very wise to retire when they are on top.
There's no way the raging bull is overrated. Come onProbably earlier in his career and hadn't reached his prime then. Anyway, there must have been a lot of intangible benefits bowling alongside Marshall as well.. picking up tricks of the trade etc. Obviously that's a credit to him though.
I guess I'm remembering too much of the latter half of his career where Walsh was often the main man carrying the WI attack, experimenting a bit more, pushing the boundaries etc. while Ambrose seemed more content to wheel away at 2 RPO and pick up wickets as and when they came along. Could be more perception than anything else.
I'd view him as an all-time great.Well how would you view Sehwag in comparison to Ponting or Lara if he continued his current ways onto the 100 Test barrier including averaging 70 in series in South Africa? I know it's hypothetical at this point but it's something I definitely didn't think I'd have to consider the last time Sehwag got dropped. It's been a truly amazing recovery.
What's his plan. Just to play ODIs and 20/20?No mate I agree with you that his reflexes will go.
I'm arguing that he may quit before that happens. Even if he doesn't, he won't go on for much longer. He's just not that type of guy.
I reckon he'll quit cricket altogether. Might play IPL for the cash, but even then I'm not sure.What's his plan. Just to play ODIs and 20/20?
Well I think he's one anyway TBH.I'd view him as an all-time great.
Walsh near the end of his career got better.OK, let me put it this way. Ambrose was an awesome bowler (one of my childhood idols, so I don't know why I'm giving the impression of talking him down). But I do believe Walsh was a lot closer to him than you'd think from reading this site.
Gordon Tallis?There's no way the raging bull is overrated. Come on
No way, Sehwag is definately a rung below Ponting imo...Well I think he's one anyway TBH.
Would you view him in the Ponting league, or a rung below that? I'd be tempted to put him right up there. It's seems so odd though.
Weird. Just looked him up and he has a vegetarian restaurant with the dishes named after his cricketing featsI reckon he'll quit cricket altogether. Might play IPL for the cash, but even then I'm not sure.
He's such a weird personality, who knows.
Loved Walsh when I was a kid - Always running in. Just never stopped.Walsh near the end of his career got better.
But weigh up their whole career and it's a no contest.
Stats show that. Watching them both shows that. Contemporary opinions show that.
It's really undisputed.
Well yeah he obviously is now. Add another 20 Tests in which he averages 70 and fixes up the gap in his record against South Africa, though, and it becomes a lot closer. Ponting would only really have longevity over him.No way, Sehwag is definately a rung below Ponting imo...
I would concurNo way, Sehwag is definately a rung below Ponting imo...
Even if that happened and he ended up finishing his career with an average of around 55, I'd still put Ponting above him. Ponting is just a way more versatile batsmen to have with better technique.Well yeah he obviously is now. Add another 20 Tests in which he averages 70 and fixes up the gap in his record against South Africa, though, and it becomes a lot closer. Ponting would only really have longevity over him.