Yes, with Warne I am heavily biased, it's something I wear as a badge.
Woohoooo, way to lose an argument Sanza ! When the facts get too much, why not just put all rational argument aside, run in the other direction with your bra-strap flapping in the wind & resort to a nice irrational sweeping personal allegation that I'm just 'bias'
( that clap is from the feminist debate group BTW) . A truly sensational cop-out that, must remember to use it myself next time I'm struggling to think of a comeback - true genius 
That said, Muhammad Ali is my favourite all-time sportsman, ahead of Bradman, so I suppose that does expose a slight bias against Bradman & Australian's in general too 
Ha yet you have no conclusive case for Richards being greater than Tendulkar.So I gather Tendulkar is greater than Ponting.Anyway Ponting era is a subera in Tendulkar era so I don't think it is a huge mistake to not consider Tendulkar while you said Ponting being the best in his era
Still You, The thread was never called "Donald Over Mcgrath" as you tried to claim here.
zinzan12, it doesn't matter how you voted on Tendulkar Vs. Richard. The point is you are not above your nationalistic bias and yet you accuse of Indian members of voting in favor of Tendulkar because of nationalist/patriotic bias as if Tendulkar doesn't deserve to be there in this discussion.Woohoooo, way to lose an argument Sanza ! When the facts get too much, why not just put all rational argument aside, run in the other direction with your bra-strap flapping in the wind & resort to a nice irrational sweeping personal allegation that I'm just 'bias'
Can I just clarify one thing though, presumably I'm more bias against Sachin specifically when it comes to ODI's, but more bias against Richards when it comes to Test cricket, since I voted Sachin > Richards in tests right? Then again, I voted Bradman over Sachin as a test batsman, so I suppose that suggests I'm still moderately bias against Sachin in Tests overall
I vaguely remember Edged&Taken being based in Dubai. Not sure who he supports.
Lol...let me understand this.... since I quite correctly pointed out a very obvious variance between the way Indian fans (in general) voted on this poll - which was more than 2 to 1 in favour of Sachin & the way neutrals voted - which was 2 to 1 in favour of Richards, which is of significant difference BTW, the only conclusion you can reach from this is that I'm biased?
To be fair, pretty sure most Indian fan's on the forum do actually get this. I know this, because if it were such an unreasonable observation, I'd be jumped on from every direction, that I can assure you. The reality is that it's only Sanz & a couple of others that can't grasp what is a patently obvious pattern.
More precisely, using these nationalities (edited a few, blanks not counted, correct me if I'm wrong on anyone), 15 out of 19 Indians voted for Sachin. 79% Tendulkar, 21% Richards.
A totally outrageous & unreasonable suggestion, how can you say something like that!
Meh, true victory would be beating my girlfriend's old-man at Tennis this arvo truth be told
Bias can be quite a comical human trait in that it leads people to see it in everyone else. The militant fan doesn't notice the opinions you state which they agree with- they're considered super-standard- and hence it looks like you're bagging their team every time you say something.
Zinzan12, Most (if not all) of the Indian members who voted for Tendulkar have more credibility than you have on anything and that's not even including your views on Martin Crowe. The fact that Richards despite having retired 20 years ago still commands that kind of respect speaks of volumes of his standing on this forum. I do not believe many other players from his generation would even stand that chance aqgainst the likes of Tendulkar, Ponting etc.Lol...let me understand this.... since I quite correctly pointed out a very obvious variance between the way Indian fans (in general) voted on this poll - which was more than 2 to 1 in favour of Sachin & the way neutrals voted - which was 2 to 1 in favour of Richards, which is of significant difference BTW, the only conclusion you can reach from this is that I'm biased?
This is despite the fact I've pointed out on multiple occasions that if the situation was mirrored in an Ponting vs. Lara poll, I'd be making the same point & despite my acknowledgment the most fans (from all countries) have a "natural bias", hence I said it's not exclusively an Indian thing. If we are talking about a slight "natural bias", then, I'm no different to most in that respect, but maybe in a sub-conscious/unintentional way. but after all that is my point.
Wrong analogy. America and Russia have a history of disliking each other, one is communist the other is captalist. There is mutual distrust between the two.
And that pattern is common to Indians only ? Won't you fit the pattern if a poll involved an NZ Player and a non-NZ player ?To be fair, pretty sure most Indian fan's on the forum do actually get this. I know this, because if it were such an unreasonable observation, I'd be jumped on from every direction, that I can assure you. The reality is that it's only Sanz & a couple of others that can't grasp what is a patently obvious pattern.
Now tell me the bowler whom Richards played as equal to McGrath in ODIs.
Compounded with the fact that McGrath took his wicket 6 times in 9 matches...and McGrath had injury problems of his own. Yeh, I'd say he was poor at worst and mediocre at best against McGrath, overall. Successes, failures, and overall not an impressive record. Sounds like most other batsmen against McGrath.
But anyways, that's Tests. Let's not derail the thread here.
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Hadlee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, my bad. I may add Imran as well. McGrath for me is the ultimate ODI bowler, and I believe him to be the best ODI bowler ever followed by Wasim and Murali. for me McGrath > Imran & Hadlee, Wasim > Imran & Hadlee and Murali > Imran and Hadlee in ODIs
