PlayerComparisons
International Captain
Who do you think would have better if Bijl had a full career?
enough for a fast bowler tbffwiw van der Bijl would similarly to Richards only have a ~10 year career
Its interesting looking at the players career lengths, SA would’ve been on top til right around Roberts’ and Lloyd’s retirement, before dropping a bit further once Pollock was doneenough for a fast bowler tbf
IIRC wasn't it for professional reasons moreso than form?fwiw van der Bijl would similarly to Richards only have a ~10 year career. Though unlike him may have been able to extend if international cricket was around, as he had no discernible drop off near the end.
I believe so. So yeah he might’ve extended if SA was playing internationally. Then again, some didn’t e.g Davidson. iirc van der Bijl was a teacher and really really enjoyed that. Even the lure of county money only tempted him for a season.IIRC wasn't it for professional reasons moreso than form?
That's too big of an upgrade, that's like seeing a guy beat a house cat and sending him to fight a bengal tiger.Time for van der Bijl v Trueman tbh
Loses to a large chimp, forget a Gorilla.I reckon van der Bijl could 1v1 a gorilla. He was 6’7
Said as if losing to a large chimp is embarassing.Loses to a large chimp, forget a Gorilla.
But Procter did appear higher than Marshall (or even Plum Warner) in the expert's list.Procter - arguably Marshall class.