.Mob
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I swear I nearly had a heart attack and I nearly fell off my chair too. But yeah, a joy to watch, will be missed for sure.
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I swear I nearly had a heart attack and I nearly fell off my chair too. But yeah, a joy to watch, will be missed for sure.
aussie_ben91
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I'm sure when Gilly_Fan first thread the title of this thread that his heart would've stopped for a moment or so aswell.
evertonfan
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I myself was shocked at the momentary thought of Chris Martin retiring.
anakwalajinn
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Nice to see him hit 6x4 runs in one over 
Sad that he got stranded on 98 wickets...
Sad that he got stranded on 98 wickets...
He was a pioneer to ODI cricket with his taking advantage of the powerplays even though I think a few have done it more effectively/successfully but he'll be forever known by Sri Lankan fans for how many matches he played.
But he is not in the same class as Hayden who is the most prolific century maker in the world when his in form in either form of the game. Not to mention his statistics completely blow Jayasuriya's out of the water & that he can probably hit a cricket further aswell.
Yeah, haven't you seen the last year or so. His made Adam Gilchrist look like a blocker.
I'll just redirect you to these 2 innings.
http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/wc2007/engine/current/match/247507.html
http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ausveng/engine/match/249224.html
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Sad to see Sanath go. So many times has he torn apart attacks, it's not funny. I remember a couple of years ago, his first game back from Injury against us at the SCG. He smashed us to every part of the ground imaginable in a memorable hundred.
aussie_ben91
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Yeah but you gotta admit Gilchrist has taken the backsit to Hayden this year in the ODI's and Gilchrist hasn't even been going that badly.
Yes, yes I will admit that. Haydos has been in the form of his life. In ODIs that is. He hasn't been going to well in test cricket.
ivanvdm15
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isn't it almost time for Sachin to retire ? , but still he plays excellent cricket.
SciD
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SAchin is only 35 and will play 2-3 years more.
charith
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No disrespect for Haydos but he doesn't bring about the fear and anticipation that a gilchrist or jayasuriya brings when their at the crease on a consistent basis.
Great player for SL. The statistics don't show how great he was. I remember the 189 he made against india at sharjah. Goodness me that was phenomenal. If i remember correclty he was only on 70 or 80 odd around the 30th over. The other thing about sanath was that he was not selfish as he showed in that innigns. We were batting first and with about 3 overs to go i think he charged ganguly on 189 and got stumped always putting the team first. I think his statistics reflect his unselfishness. He never stops going for his shots always putting emphasis on a higher scoring rate. I dont think any player defined a top order attack as much as sanath did. There was so much pressure for him to perform everytime he came out so much pressure to up the anti. I think its a normal case for most sub continent players santh, sachin.
We'l miss you Sanath. Show us for a final time those flicks over midwicket for six and the popye flat bats over point in Australia.
Great player for SL. The statistics don't show how great he was. I remember the 189 he made against india at sharjah. Goodness me that was phenomenal. If i remember correclty he was only on 70 or 80 odd around the 30th over. The other thing about sanath was that he was not selfish as he showed in that innigns. We were batting first and with about 3 overs to go i think he charged ganguly on 189 and got stumped always putting the team first. I think his statistics reflect his unselfishness. He never stops going for his shots always putting emphasis on a higher scoring rate. I dont think any player defined a top order attack as much as sanath did. There was so much pressure for him to perform everytime he came out so much pressure to up the anti. I think its a normal case for most sub continent players santh, sachin.
We'l miss you Sanath. Show us for a final time those flicks over midwicket for six and the popye flat bats over point in Australia.
aussie_ben91
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Yeah he does. His been intimidating bowlers for years now with his bullying tactics, etc, and he does it successfully. If you ask any International bowler I'm sure they'd rather be bowling to Jayasuriya then Hayden.
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The reason Jayasuriya has modest record in ODI is because he was very ordinary before 1996. After 1996 his stats can be compared with anyone in the business.
In test matches also he was never opening batsmen but became openor only because team required it.
In test matches also he was never opening batsmen but became openor only because team required it.
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The reason Jayasuria has a modest record is because he is very much of a player who comes off or doesn't. I'm not saying he's just a big score or a nothing, but he didn't often get to 30's and 40's before getting out, he often got out earlier. He played his cricket irrespsonible but that's the role everyone loves and admires him for a rightly so. He suffers in comparison to Hayden because Hayden can even out of form just bludgeon himself a quick 40 odd on the back of his pure physical presence and sheer strength. The guy is massive. Whereas Jayasuria has a very modest build, is a small guy and has relied on pace on the ball, a very good eye and fantastic timing. He doesn't have the advantage of Hayden's strength, and I'm not saying that Hayden's any worse for exploiting his strength because he's not, Hayden doesn't time the ball as well as Jayasuria, but can hit the ball a long way just from his shoulder. He works with what he's got and so did Jayasuria.
On the intimidation and opposition being scared issue, I think it's a fairly level playing field. I'd be scared of playing against Hayden because he can score you quick runs out of form but can also batter huge scores in small amounts of time. Jayasuria is a pocket rocket, he can just come out and take your attack apart in 10 overs and you can be out of the game like that. I don't think any side feared one more majoritively larger than the other.
On the intimidation and opposition being scared issue, I think it's a fairly level playing field. I'd be scared of playing against Hayden because he can score you quick runs out of form but can also batter huge scores in small amounts of time. Jayasuria is a pocket rocket, he can just come out and take your attack apart in 10 overs and you can be out of the game like that. I don't think any side feared one more majoritively larger than the other.
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Bowlers target Gilchrist than Hayden incase of the duo. When Jayasuriya bats in ODIs its his wicket that is there main target.
Anyways no comparison can be made between the two as Jayasuriya will always be remembered for his ODI exploits and Hayden for his exploits in Test matches.
Anyways no comparison can be made between the two as Jayasuriya will always be remembered for his ODI exploits and Hayden for his exploits in Test matches.
Animator!
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Sorry, but I don't think any international attack targets Gilchrist over Hayden. They both possess a considerable challenge to the side, it would be stupid to target Gilchrist more than Hayden. This may have been the case in the past, but with the stable, similar averages of the Australian side, I don't think any international side worth it's salt would deliberately target one batsman over another considering they all have fantastic averages.
In the past Jayasuria has also batted with players that deserved targetting on a level with himself. He has previously batted with Kaluwitharana, who himself posed a threat similar to Jayasuria, Attapattu, who can play long innings, anchor a side and pose a long term threat, Tharanga in the recent past who had been in fantastic ODI form. I think it's not the policy of international sides in the last 5 years to underestimate any batsman, the game has moved on since sides focussed on a player rather than a team.
In the past Jayasuria has also batted with players that deserved targetting on a level with himself. He has previously batted with Kaluwitharana, who himself posed a threat similar to Jayasuria, Attapattu, who can play long innings, anchor a side and pose a long term threat, Tharanga in the recent past who had been in fantastic ODI form. I think it's not the policy of international sides in the last 5 years to underestimate any batsman, the game has moved on since sides focussed on a player rather than a team.