ICC Rankings of the best test batsmans & bowlers of all time

[stereotype]

There is no facts in the world you could tell me which would prove that Sachin should be higher in the list so you've bascially shot yourself in the foot there.

I think you misunderstood my post

 

[WestIndian]

You know after reading from this thread, I reaffirm to myself why I do not just post in threads for posting sake. I understand the list, and respect what it represents. Ok maybe the heading/title did not pave the way for the details that followed of how the list was put together, but then again, if persons read with maturity and understanding they would not go crazy about the list.
Just look at the list, Sangakkara, Hayden, Kallis, Hussey, are all ranked above the likes of Gavaskar, Lara, Tendulkar, persons that follows cricket and the history of the games knows that on a listing of "Test Batsmen" in the history of cricket, that would not happen.
The list is fine with me and am not going to cry foul, because of where Lara falls on the list, simply because am a West Indian.

 

[Precambrian]

You know after reading from this thread, I reaffirm to myself why I do not just post in threads for posting sake. I understand the list, and respect what it represents. Ok maybe the heading/title did not pave the way for the details that followed of how the list was put together, but then again, if persons read with maturity and understanding they would not go crazy about the list.
Just look at the list, Sangakkara, Hayden, Kallis, Hussey, are all ranked above the likes of Gavaskar, Lara, Tendulkar, persons that follows cricket and the history of the games knows that on a listing of "Test Batsmen" in the history of cricket, that would not happen.
The list is fine with me and am not going to cry foul, because of where Lara falls on the list, simply because am a West Indian.

:hpraise

 

[deerkick]

I think the title mainly put people off. And yes, not to repeat everyone else, but it IS just a list of players who have the highest peaks, etc.

That said: wow at the amount of whining in this thread

 

[Dare]

:hpraise

why are you giving him props when you did the exact opposite of what he posted. if you actually go read your posts and than read his they are way different.

 

[mukund_nadkarni]

For those who think that they were smart enough to read the list the correct way, just read what Ian Chappell wrote in an article about Hayden :

The eulogies for the belligerent opener include a ranking among the ICC top ten Test batsmen and many comments similar to Ponting's statement, "Look through the history books of the game and try and see if there has ever been a better opening batsman."

Here's the link to the article.

Congratulations then, to all who were smarter than Mr. Chappell.

 

[King Cricket]

For those who think that they were smart enough to read the list the correct way, just read what Ian Chappell wrote in an article about Hayden :



Here's the link to the article.

Congratulations then, to all who were smarter than Mr. Chappell.

It will be interesting to see how Stevo and King Pietersen reacts to this. Now KP, what will you say? Chappell's a "buffon"? Just like us?

 

[Chetan0304]

care to explain wtf that is.

Whatever it means (i know) it's justified reply to your post

man i cant stop laughing good reply Precamb :laugh

 

[King Pietersen]

Sorry? Ian Chappell's just mentioned it, 1 sentence, he's not gone on to prove or disprove the ICC Ranking system. He's not agreeing with any of your points, just purely stating that Hayden's been named in the Top 10 of that list. Not exactly sure how that puts him on a level of intelligence on par with you guys.

 

[Precambrian]

Sorry? Ian Chappell's just mentioned it, 1 sentence, he's not gone on to prove or disprove the ICC Ranking system. He's not agreeing with any of your points, just purely stating that Hayden's been named in the Top 10 of that list. Not exactly sure how that puts him on a level of intelligence on par with you guys.

Does he state his reference to that list?

 

[mukund_nadkarni]

Sorry? Ian Chappell's just mentioned it, 1 sentence, he's not gone on to prove or disprove the ICC Ranking system. He's not agreeing with any of your points, just purely stating that Hayden's been named in the Top 10 of that list. Not exactly sure how that puts him on a level of intelligence on par with you guys.

LOL! What I gather from the opinions in this thread is, you look at things in whichever way that suits you. And that way, you reason, is the right way.

 

[King Pietersen]

No. I really don't. Please point out to me where in that article Ian Chappell makes an argument identical to yours? All he does is state that Hayden was named in the ICC Top 10 Batsmen of all time. He didn't say whether he agreed or disagreed with that, just purely mentioned it.

 

[mukund_nadkarni]

Then you've missed it completely Ben. The article eulogizes Hayden's various achievements, and references that list to point out that the ICC has voted him to be the 10th best Test batsman of all time. Obviously Chappell takes the list as such. So much is clear from that isn't it?

 

[Dare]

Whatever it means (i know) it's justified reply to your post

man i cant stop laughing good reply Precamb :laugh

ahahah you are so funny.

posting **** that people don't understand and than giving each other reps. grow some balls and say it in English so I can understand you.

Then you've missed it completely Ben. The article eulogizes Hayden's various achievements, and references that list to point out that the ICC has voted him to be the 10th best Test batsman of all time. Obviously Chappell takes the list as such. So much is clear from that isn't it?

is that the same list as this one??

 

[King Pietersen]

Then you've missed it completely Ben. The article eulogizes Hayden's various achievements, and references that list to point out that the ICC has voted him to be the 10th best Test batsman of all time. Obviously Chappell takes the list as such. So much is clear from that isn't it?

It was a 1 sentence comment, it doesn't say whether he agrees with it or not, just mentions that he's in the Top 10. If he'd have gone on to try and justify Hayden's inclusion in that list, or contested the other inclusions in the list, then you'd have a point. But he doesn't. You cannot use a 1 sentence comment to try and claim he agrees with your ludicrous mis-understanding of the ICC List.