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Graham Thorpe vs Alastair Cook

Who was the better test batsman?

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BazBall21

BazBall21

International Captain
Thorpe has a better record in dicey conditions and was also the more technically skilled batter so I don't think the results are a function of Cook's trickier batting position. So for me, Thorpe.
 
Chin Music

Chin Music

State Captain
Thorpe for me was the better player of world class bowling. Cook was relentless when we’ll set as his huge innings in UAE, Brisbane and Melbourne testify.
 
BazBall21

BazBall21

International Captain
PlayerComparisons said:
thorpe probably underrated because he scored slowly. Doesn’t have a lot of tons either
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Lack of big hundreds is what hurts him. That is one of the main reasons why I objectively rate Gooch/Gower over Thorpe, but it also leads him to being forgotten to a harsh extent. He was a prized wicket in a low-scoring game all around the world.
 
Johan

Johan

Hall of Fame Member
Thorpe for me. Cook has very big technical flaws against fast bowling and would get rinced and destroyed in any era difficult for batting, I reckon you can say the same for Hayden and Sehwag.
 
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