Top 10 of the last 10 years

[Shoaib87]

Wow what a logic you have. India has won 87% of ODI match in which Sehwag has scored ton . So going by your logic Sehwag is a better ODI batsman than Sachin.

Where did I say that Inzamam is a better batsman than Sachin?Take off your glasses of bias & read my previous post again.And Sehwag's stats show that he might not be a better batsman than Sachin but is definitely a match wiinner & someone whom you can depend upon to win.

And you don't rate Younis and Yousuf do you ?

No I don't,just like all other Pakistani batsmen they're nothing secial as batsmen.But between the two,Younis is better.

 

[cricketlover172]

Where did I say that Inzamam is a better batsman than Sachin?Take off your glasses of bias & read my previous post again.And Sehwag's stats show that he might not be a better batsman than Sachin but is definitely a match wiinner & someone whom you can depend upon to win.

No I don't,just like all other Pakistani batsmen they're nothing secial as batsmen.But between the two,Younis is better.

Inzamam doesn't deserve to be in top 10 by any means. His WC record is absymal. His record against 2 best side of last 2 decades is rubbish.

Sehwag >>> Inzamam by miles.

 

[StinkyBoHoon]

1. Muralitharan - so good that it's basically unrealistic to imagine anyone ever replicating his performances. you know this is true, plus, that at least 7 of this 10 will be batsmen shows he was up against it.

2. Ponting - come on guys, Sachins for was absent from 2003 - 2008. ponting spent the decade killing all-comers

3. Kallis - loads wickets and runs.

4. Tendulkar disappeared for a bit but still, 2003 WC and his recent form make up for the lean middle.

5. Sehwag - massive swathes where he did nothing but no one has batted like sehwag has when he's on form.

6. Sangakkara - at times ridiculously good. in ODIs the best wicket keeper bat combination.

7. Hayden - just can't think of many periods in the last 10 years when I didn't think hayden would score tons.

8. McGrath - still don't think the aussies would have lost in 2005 with him in the team, ok, he retired 4 years ago, MOS in the WC was a pretty decent send off though.

9. Dhoni dunno, probably everyone will moan at me for this but I can't thin of a cricketer who has had more influence on the cricketing landscape even if it is only in the last 4-5 years this started to manifest.

10. Lara - bit up and down, he captained in this time frame I think plus was regularly tainted by the disappointment that accompanied the west indies but still a genius at his best.

11. Warne - still genius, but he did retire at the tail of 2006 and he missed a year for the slimming thing. so that's 5 years out of 10, so I felt that wasn't quite enough for a top 10 spot.

 

[cricket_icon]

Inzamam doesn't deserve to be in top 10 by any means. His WC record is absymal. His record against 2 best side of last 2 decades is rubbish.

Sehwag >>> Inzamam by miles.

that same point about inzy not doing much against SA and AUS...they are not measuring sticks to cricket...plus I showed u inzys stats u you ignore them...nice way to accept that ur argument holds no water.

As for Eng and SA....how many times has ENG beaten SA in the last 10 years?

 

[cricketlover172]

that same point about inzy not doing much against SA and AUS...they are not measuring sticks to cricket...plus I showed u inzys stats u you ignore them...nice way to accept that ur argument holds no water.

As for Eng and SA....how many times has ENG beaten SA in the last 10 years?

Well England did not win a series against India last decade. Whereas SA beat India 2 times.

As i have shown you nobody rates Inzamam apart from Pakistan fans. And anyway even Kumble >> Inzamam.

 

[Rehan_24]

Inzamam-ul-Haq has always been an under-rated player in World Cricket. I remember seeing Ian chappel saying on-record that Inzamam is just behind Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara but He doesn't get the credit of being so good.

There is no denying of Sehwag being a good aggressive batsman but no offence, He doesn't have the best of techniques when it comes to good bowling in the seaming tracks. He got no footwork, He just has the ability to smash the ball really hard with no feet movement.

Inzamam is one of the greats and an all-around batsman. I remember a debate went on in India when Imran Khan said that Inzamam has more match winning innings than Sachin Tendulkar. The stats showed that Tendulkar was behind Inzamam and steve waugh when it comes to match winning innings.

He was the second batsman to score 10,000 Runs and till he played he was the the batsman who had highest half centuries. A lot of people don't know this but Inzamam has almost 25 test centuries out of which 21 are match winnings. So thats one the great batsman for you.

 

[cricketlover172]

Inzamam-ul-Haq has always been an under-rated player in World Cricket. I remember seeing Ian chappel saying on-record that Inzamam is just behind Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara but He doesn't get the credit of being so good.

There is no denying of Sehwag being a good aggressive batsman but no offence, He doesn't have the best of techniques when it comes to good bowling in the seaming tracks. He got no footwork, He just has the ability to smash the ball really hard with no feet movement.

Inzamam is one of the greats and an all-around batsman. I remember a debate went on in India when Imran Khan said that Inzamam has more match winning innings than Sachin Tendulkar. The stats showed that Tendulkar was behind Inzamam and steve waugh when it comes to match winning innings.

He was the second batsman to score 10,000 Runs and till he played he was the the batsman who had highest half centuries. A lot of people don't know this but Inzamam has almost 25 test centuries out of which 21 are match winnings. So thats one the great batsman for you.

No offense but Inzamam is rubbish against quality bowling as shown by his average against OZ and SA.

His 23 average in WC suggest that he is not a big match player as well.

And Ian chappell compares Sehwag to Bradman
Ian Chappell: What Sehwag has in common with Bradman | Opinion | Cricinfo Magazine | ESPN Cricinfo

Woolmer compared Sehwag to Bradman
Sehwag has Bradman's genius

Micky Arther considers Sehwag to be the most dangerous batsman of all time
Micky Arthur:Virender Sehwag Is Not Only The Most Destructive Batsman of The History But Extremely Clever Also - Cricket - Zimbio

As i said only Imran khan and Pakistan fans rate Inzamam. He is nothing but a minnow basher. He played so many test match because he was Pakistani and Pakistan had no decent batsman.

Inzamam average only 29 in tournament finals compared to Sachin 55.

The fact that Pakistani compare Inzamam to Sachin shows their inferiority complex.
All-round records | One-Day Internationals | Cricinfo Statsguru | ESPN Cricinfo

And btw that stats is wrong. It is 17 out of 25 not 21 out of 25. Inzamam fans are the biggest liars.

 

[MDStar]

On a personal note, Viv will always be the most destructive and bowler-tormenting batsman ever. I don't think it's fair to compare Sehwag to Viv, especially siting how both belong to different generations and how Sir Viv has gone about his thrashing the bowlers.

Viv played in an era where bowling was dominant and faced the likes of Thompson, Lillee, Willis etc and that too-- without wearing a helmet on even a single occasion. He displayed sheer arrogance and power.
Imagine(wait, SEE) a fast bowler running in- bowling with all his might, and one man just stands there without wearing the most vital protective gear(against pacers) chewing gum, and smashes the ball out of the park with slightest ease.
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Sehwag, undoubtedly is one of the finest strikers of the ball- in modern day cricket. His batting is a mixture of simplicity and power but one can still witness signs of hesitation when he faces short-pitched bowling.

Inzamam will go down as a legend no matter what people say.

Inzamam-ul-Haq is a symbiosis of strength and subtlety. Power is no surprise, but sublime touch is remarkable for a man of his bulk. He loathes exercise and often looks a passenger in the field, but with a willow between his palms he is suddenly galvanized. He plays shots all round the wicket, is especially strong off his legs, and unleashes ferocious pulls and lofted drives.

In his first world-cup(1992) he literally won the semi-final match against New Zealand single-handedly and also played a vital innings in the final which helped Pakistan post a decent total on-board. He rapidly declined in the lateral years of the 2000s.
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Sehwag and Inzamam are two different players, different styles and belonging to different teams. India has always had a terrific batting unit, while Pakistan has lacked. And so, Inzamam's contributions were regarded a bit more and his failure to contribute, criticized. Undoubtedly each one differs in opinions, but mine will remain with equality in respect for both gentlemen.

G'day.

 

[StinkyBoHoon]

right, basically I rate Viv the 3rd best batsman ever, and even that's close, but no. Sehwag is far more destructive than Viv Richards.

ok it is sort of worth mentioning that Viv played with the bowlers that gave the 80s it's fearsome reputation. hell of a lot easier back then if you never faced holding, garner, marshall, roberts, croft and god knows who else, godzilla doesn't look out of place with that lot. but that's picking hairs because he was still the best.

Viv was a multi faceted player that played proper cricketing shots, so good that any bad bowling would be smashed, and he was capable of unbelievable carnage but at the end of the day, where Viv had an element of control (you couldn't play with total abandon without a helmet) Sehwag has one gear and that's all out. On top of his ability to sustain it over lengthy periods of time and the fact he opens makes him utterly devestating.

better batsman? not a chance, not in a million years but more destructive, yes, because it's all he can be. anyone who writes off how good sehwag i often think has an ulterior motive, what he does is unbelievable at times.

 

[Rehan_24]

On a personal note, Viv will always be the most destructive and bowler-tormenting batsman ever. I don't think it's fair to compare Sehwag to Viv, especially siting how both belong to different generations and how Sir Viv has gone about his thrashing the bowlers.

Viv played in an era where bowling was dominant and faced the likes of Thompson, Lillee, Willis etc and that too-- without wearing a helmet on even a single occasion. He displayed sheer arrogance and power.
Imagine(wait, SEE) a fast bowler running in- bowling with all his might, and one man just stands there without wearing the most vital protective gear(against pacers) chewing gum, and smashes the ball out of the park with slightest ease.
--
Sehwag, undoubtedly is one of the finest strikers of the ball- in modern day cricket. His batting is a mixture of simplicity and power but one can still witness signs of hesitation when he faces short-pitched bowling.

Inzamam will go down as a legend no matter what people say.


In his first world-cup(1992) he literally won the semi-final match against New Zealand single-handedly and also played a vital innings in the final which helped Pakistan post a decent total on-board. He rapidly declined in the lateral years of the 2000s.
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Sehwag and Inzamam are two different players, different styles and belonging to different teams. India has always had a terrific batting unit, while Pakistan has lacked. And so, Inzamam's contributions were regarded a bit more and his failure to contribute, criticized. Undoubtedly each one differs in opinions, but mine will remain with equality in respect for both gentlemen.

G'day.

Absolutely, I mean you can compare to Sehwag with Adam Gilchrist, but there is no match between Sehwag and Inzamam, both have completely different styles of play. Sehwag always struggled against short pitch deliveries plus the in-swingers because of his no feet movement.

And If Ian Chappel compared Sehwag with Bradman then he also opines about Inzamam being equal to Sachin and Brain Lara.

Plus I very much remember Steve Waugh commenting about Ricky Ponting in his hay days that Ponting is the biggest batsman in World Cricket even better than Bradman but Bill Lawry rejected his point of view by saying Ponting is not bigger than Bradman in terms of playing.

Inzamam-ul-Haq played shots all over the wicket and the one shot that he used to play that throwing off the ball towards the midwicket was a carbon copy of the Viv Richards shot, Some thing that Sachin Tendulkar only dream of playing but he couldn't so far.

Inzamam, Lara, Tendulkar, Ponting, These four are legends man and one of a kind players, don't compare them with smashers like Sehwag and Gayle.

But I don't agree to your post regarding his decline. Inzamam did decline in later years of 2000 to 2003 but then raised as a great batsman again when he was rewarded the captaincy.

You guyz should remember his innings against India in Karachi One Day International. That was the match from where Inzamam raised up again. And after that he consistently performed as a player in the later years till he retired.

After 2003, I always wished to see Inzamam's encounter with Shane Warne but unfortunately it couldn't happen.

 

[Shoaib87]

Inzamam's overall World Cup record might not be good because of his abysmal performances in 2003 & 2007 WC but he had played a vital role in Pakistan's world cup victoy in 1992 with a quick 60 off 37 balls in semi finals & a quick 42 off 35 in finals.If he hadn't played that wuick knock of 60,Pakistan would be out of finals.Playing a that quick knock in those days would similar to scoring a 100 off 25 balls these days.Thats why,he's rated highly by so many people.

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Absolutely, I mean you can compare to Sehwag with Adam Gilchrist, but there is no match between Sehwag and Inzamam, both have completely different styles of play. Sehwag always struggled against short pitch deliveries plus the in-swingers because of his no feet movement.

And If Ian Chappel compared Sehwag with Bradman then he also opines about Inzamam being equal to Sachin and Brain Lara.

Plus I very much remember Steve Waugh commenting about Ricky Ponting in his hay days that Ponting is the biggest batsman in World Cricket even better than Bradman but Bill Lawry rejected his point of view by saying Ponting is not bigger than Bradman in terms of playing.

Inzamam-ul-Haq played shots all over the wicket and the one shot that he used to play that throwing off the ball towards the midwicket was a carbon copy of the Viv Richards shot, Some thing that Sachin Tendulkar only dream of playing but he couldn't so far.

Inzamam, Lara, Tendulkar, Ponting, These four are legends man and one of a kind players, don't compare them with smashers like Sehwag and Gayle.

But I don't agree to your post regarding his decline. Inzamam did decline in later years of 2000 to 2003 but then raised as a great batsman again when he was rewarded the captaincy.

You guyz should remember his innings against India in Karachi One Day International. That was the match from where Inzamam raised up again. And after that he consistently performed as a player in the later years till he retired.
After 2003, I always wished to see Inzamam's encounter with Shane Warne but unfortunately it couldn't happen.

Inzamam raised again from Multain in 2003 where he singe handedly won a Test against Bangladesh after when Pakistan were 9 down & still plenty of runs were needed to win.

 

[Paki007]

nzamam's overall World Cup record might not be good because of his abysmal performances in 2003 & 2007 WC but he had played a vital role in Pakistan's world cup victoy in 1992 with a quick 60 off 37 balls in semi finals & a quick 42 off 35 in finals

Look at the thread title

 

[Rehan_24]

Inzamam's overall World Cup record might not be good because of his abysmal performances in 2003 & 2007 WC but he had played a vital role in Pakistan's world cup victoy in 1992 with a quick 60 off 37 balls in semi finals & a quick 42 off 35 in finals.If he hadn't played that wuick knock of 60,Pakistan would be out of finals.Playing a that quick knock in those days would similar to scoring a 100 off 25 balls these days.Thats why,he's rated highly by so many people.

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Inzamam raised again from Multain in 2003 where he singe handedly won a Test against Bangladesh after when Pakistan were 9 down & still plenty of runs were needed to win.

True, but that was against a weaker opposition and it was a test match, But his main come back was that One Day International against a strong team like India where he thrashed them completely, though Pak lost that match but it was one of its kind innings.

 

[AngryPixel]

FFS, read the thread title. Its about peformance in last decade. Inzy was a great player but he has done next to nothing in last decade compared to the players who are posted by the thread starter.

 

[cricket_icon]

you know i would like to bring the thread back to reality. this was about top 0 players of last decade if u dont agree then post ur own list and stop attacking a player who many regard as one of the all time greats.