Mr Mxyzptlk
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When a bowler takes a wicket, there is always some personal celebration and joy regardless of the batsman, but when that wicket is the so-called 'prized scalp' this is even more so.
I've been considering some things and many of these forum members will know that I rate Tendulkar very very highly, but is he really a prized scalp? I've seen Tendulkar bat many time (not as much as our Indian friends though) and I've seen him get out to good deliveries on most occasions, rather than get himself out. He is also not immune to getting beaten and giving half-chances.
Then I turn my attention to Ricky Ponting. Now it may just be me, but I think that bowlers feel a greater sense of achievement when they dismiss Ponting (than Tendulkar) through no fault of his, but rather with a good delivery. Ponting tends to give away his wicket at times with essayed big shots, so when you actually work him out, it should be an achievement. Generally he doesn't look as 'outable' or rather 'mortal' as Sachin does which adds to this.
I am by no means insinuating that Ponting is a better batsman than Tendulkar (only God knows) but I stand by my point that he's more of a prized wicket.
I've been considering some things and many of these forum members will know that I rate Tendulkar very very highly, but is he really a prized scalp? I've seen Tendulkar bat many time (not as much as our Indian friends though) and I've seen him get out to good deliveries on most occasions, rather than get himself out. He is also not immune to getting beaten and giving half-chances.
Then I turn my attention to Ricky Ponting. Now it may just be me, but I think that bowlers feel a greater sense of achievement when they dismiss Ponting (than Tendulkar) through no fault of his, but rather with a good delivery. Ponting tends to give away his wicket at times with essayed big shots, so when you actually work him out, it should be an achievement. Generally he doesn't look as 'outable' or rather 'mortal' as Sachin does which adds to this.
I am by no means insinuating that Ponting is a better batsman than Tendulkar (only God knows) but I stand by my point that he's more of a prized wicket.