Compare these guys to Ponting. He has 32 centuries, and has only played 106 matches (over 30 matches less than the other two) and having at least another 5-8 years of cricket left in him is sure to SMASH any record that either Lara or Tendulkar has or will make, except probably Lara's world record highest score of 400*.
Totally agree with You Asher!
by Riturajj on Nov 24, 2006 07:48 PM Permalink
Yes Asher, PONTING is the Best batsman who is currently Playing Cricket. Be it One Dayers or Tests, PONTING has been a better performer than these three. Remember, Gavaskar was one of the Worst One Day Batsman. His One Day Record is abysmal. Sachin's One Day record is far more outstanding than his Test Record. Lara's form is Ripening with his age and His Test records speak for him. But, with age on Ponting's Side, It would not be suprising if he Goes to break all One Day and Test Records (barring Lara's Magical 400). Sachin, is out of form and has no motivation left in him. He thinks he is the GOD of Cricket and does not need any Practice. His Shortcomings are now known to the world and is a sitting duck for the likes of McGrath, Lee and Co... Plus Sachin has got all that he could have ever dreamt of and hence is not motivated anymore. On the Contrary Ponting, like Lara, is Hungry for More and More and this is what makes him the Most likely Contender to be the Best Batsman ever to have played after Sir DON.
RE:This article is totally incomplete without Ponting's being added to the list
by bhanukiran on Nov 27, 2006 02:20 PM Permalink
hey ritu,
good that u agree for lara being the best and rick pointing also being the best, but saying that sachin feels like GOD is something which he never felt like, its people like u who praise lara and pointing who make them feel like GOD. Sachin is single player in this world who has never shown his ugly side on the field. HE is the most remarkable gentleman in the world of cricket. when he was playing at his best no other batsmen could catch him,if u find sachin not motivated its not because he does not want to play but because he is trying to overcome his injuries which he forgot to care because of his love towards cricket. And the day is not far when critics like u will agree that Sachin is GOD. but trust me he never felt like GOD, he is still the same 16 year old kid at heart and a gentlman.
Thanks for giving me the opprtunity to talk about sachin.
if u pick up sachins average its still better than any other batsman.
