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Is Viv Richards an Overrated Test Batsman?

ankitj

ankitj

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DrWolverine said:
From start of BGT 2001 to just before BGT 2004
40 Tests. 4235 runs @ 70. 17 centuries.
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Yeah I can understand why someone who paid close attention to test cricket in that period might rate Hayden very highly. He was an immovable rock who just tonked around bowlers for fun. He was a scary sight at the crease for bowlers (especially for likes of Irfan Pathan lol). But his prime lasted for a short period which also happened to be among the most batting friendly eras. Can't be compared with batsmen who were top tier for 15+ years
 
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ankitj said:
Yeah I can understand why someone who paid close attention to test cricket in that period might rate Hayden very highly. He was an immovable rock who just tonked around bowlers for fun. He was a scary sight at the crease for bowlers (especially for likes of Irfan Pathan lol). But his prime lasted for a short period which also happened to be among the most batting friendly eras. Can't be compared with batsmen who were top tier for 15+ years
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So, Viv-lite?
 
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