Sanga, the nearest to Sir Don?

**creative artist** · 07-07-2012, 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by maestro_of_cricket

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**vernon phillander** · 07-07-2012, 04:51 AM

I have some issues with the late dear old Bradders...

1. He never played the short ball-His era was different...they all bowled decent lengths to the batters. Even the fielders applauded a nice stroke. It wasn't competitive enough. Besides..Brado played England mostly..the statistics are high...
See how the Aussies were rattled in the Bodyline series and the ramification? Goog it.

2. Did he ever tour and play test cricket in the Sub conti'? Did he ever play quality spin?

Give me decent lengths in fast bowling...I too will pile on the runs knowing that I will have all my teeth intact.

Brado, was the greatest in his era..which was a very gentlemanly one.

PS: This ain't no wind up. I have spoken.

**ishanr111** · 07-07-2012, 05:12 AM

the problem here is people who ask Sanga to play match winning knocks in all conditions, forget that Bradman has only played mostly against one team. As the above poster said, has Bradman played against all oppositions and in all conditions? I think if you are trying to compare it should be done in a fair way and not because that everyone says he is the greatest and stuff.

**jansz** · 07-07-2012, 05:37 AM

Don somehow stands out from the rest of his era quite easily. The average of all top & middle order Batsmen of his era was 40 which includes Don's massive contribution as well. It's simply unbelievable to average over 99 when the rest averaged around 40. Take nothing away from him!

However, I agree with Vernon's points for somewhat. Don never played outside Aus & England and we never know how he would have excelled if he did. I certainly have more respect for some top players from fifties to eighties who played very competitive cricket in all conditions.

**jansz** · 07-07-2012, 05:38 AM

Btw I forgot to mention Sanga>>>>Brad, it's that obvious. Hikzz what an analysis by Mahinda

**The One** · 07-07-2012, 05:39 AM

Originally Posted by vernon phillander

I have some issues with the late dear old Bradders...

1. He never played the short ball-His era was different...they all bowled decent lengths to the batters. Even the fielders applauded a nice stroke. It wasn't competitive enough. Besides..Brado played England mostly..the statistics are high...
See how the Aussies were rattled in the Bodyline series and the ramification? Goog it.

2. Did he ever tour and play test cricket in the Sub conti'? Did he ever play quality spin?

Give me decent lengths in fast bowling...I too will pile on the runs knowing that I will have all my teeth intact.

Brado, was the greatest in his era..which was a very gentlemanly one.

PS: This ain't no wind up. I have spoken.

The problem is nobody in his era even came close; an avg diff of almost 40 says he was something special. Also after 30s cricket did get proffessional though its not compareable to today. And then dont forget uncovered pitches, that makes a huge difference.

**The One** · 07-07-2012, 05:42 AM

Originally Posted by ishanr111

the problem here is people who ask Sanga to play match winning knocks in all conditions, forget that Bradman has only played mostly against one team. As the above poster said, has Bradman played against all oppositions and in all conditions? I think if you are trying to compare it should be done in a fair way and not because that everyone says he is the greatest and stuff.

Forget Bradman I will give you ten players from say 70 s to today that are better than Sanga. Simply trying to say he is second to Bradman only is silly.

**The One** · 07-07-2012, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by jansz

Btw I forgot to mention Sanga>>>>Brad, it's that obvious. Hikzz what an analysis by Mahinda

Now how dare you make fun of Sanga da gr8?

**IBA** · 07-07-2012, 05:55 AM

Bradman played on uncovered pitches. Played against quality spinners like Verity and Laker. Averaged 178 v IND, 74 v WI and 201 v SA. Scored close to 2000 runs at 140 against those 3 teams. It's not as if his average was boosted because of England. And more importantly, he was towering above the rest.

If you want to look at players who did well against hostile fast bowling, consider 1970-1990 where every top team had a proper fast bowler or two and two bouncers per over rule didn't exist.

**vernon phillander** · 07-07-2012, 06:29 AM

Verity and Laker were "quality" because cricket in the sub conti was at its infancy. Dear old Bradders would have struggled against the quicks of the 80s(without helmets-back in the day). Australia almost called off cricketing relations with Eng due to the Bodyline series. Played in a very friendly era..where they stuffed themselves with cream cakes, scones and cucumber sandwiches.

If I had the comfort of playing Lillee, Thomson, Garner, Holding and co without the use of bouncers..hey ho...Christmas for me. then.

As I said before..great players come in different eras. During that era...Bradman was the greatest(perhaps-I never got to see him). Likewise, I rate Lara as a better bat than Sachin. Sachin may have the most amazing average or the number of centuries..but to me, Lara could change the complexion of a game within 2 hours to his adavantage(and his team).

Bradders and Sachin are statistical greats...as I see it.