Bowling Records in Test and ODI Cricket
by MairaS on August 19, 2009
in Best of the Best, Records
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Brief test cricket bowling records
There have been many stirring deeds in first class cricket on the green fields the world over. Many have been the proud player, who has acknowledged the cheers and ovations of the spectators after performing splendidly. to have his name recorded in the record book. Perhaps, later, these very players would add their cheers to another who has just surpassed the latest record which was theirs a few moments ago. Such is the life of the cricketer: today a holder of records, tomorrow a “has-been”.
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Best All rounders in Cricket-Hall of Fame All rounders
by MairaS on August 19, 2009
in Best of the Best
Details about best all-rounders in cricket history
Having tackled the openers and the middle-order kings, here are the terrific ten who most definitely ‘can bat, can bowl’
Ian Botham
Tests: Highest Rating 646 (1980), Highest Ranking 1st (1978-1984).
ODIs: Highest Rating 469 (1983), Highest Ranking 1st (1980).
For a five-year period from 1978 to 1983 he truly dominated the world game, spending time on top of the bowling charts as well as the all-rounder list. His batting wasn’t bad either- peaking at 811 batting points after his double-century against India at the Oval in 1982. He was less effective in One-day cricket, but still managed to muscle Greg Chappell out of top spot for a six-month period in 1980.
All time cricket legends, Imran Khan vs. Kapil Dev – Wasim Akram vs. Kapil Dev
by MairaS on August 19, 2009
in Best of the Best, India, Pakistan
Imran Khan vs. Kapil Dev
A few years ago an Indian news channel CNN-IBN had a wonderful program featuring sub-continent’s two great all-rounders, Imran Khan and Kapil Dev. The channel discussed about the tough life of an all-rounder, the competition that took between the two great all-rounders in their time and the edge with how they led there teams.
Now as far as Imran Khan is concerned he was one of the most handsome personalities to ever grace the sport of Cricket who looked more like a Hollywood Star. His presence on the field exuded the feeling of seeing an emperor commanding his knights.