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How do you judge a batsman ? Here are 4–5 criteria:
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NO!!! Personally, I don’t think numbers say a lot about players’ skill and capabilities.
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I mean, there are scores of incredible players other there (playing and retired) who hardly makes it to the top 10 lists. Does that mean they are bad? Or not good enough as those in the top 10s?
For instance, the most common example is that of AB de Villiers. He is one of the finest cricketers and sports personalities, yet he doesn’t rank in many major top 10 lists. So, does that mean he’s no good?
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Adam Gilchrist, Garfield Sobers, Shaun *****, Dennis Lillee, and many more—these are great players with unparalleled skills and personality. They don’t rank high on top 10 lists. That doesn’t mean they are bad, does that?
So, when Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record, or anyone’s for that matter (Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara, Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis), that doesn’t mean he’s better than these all-time greats.
But it also doesn’t take away the credit from Virat Kohli itself. He’s the best cricketer in the world today. Period. He’s the best. And he’s certainly in the line, shouldering the great names that this sport has ever produced. But just because he crossed their records doesn’t mean he’s better than them.
Also, we need to realize that cricket is fast changing and progressing. What players do today didn’t seem possible yesterday? For instance, no one could have done this a decade back…
Scoring 10 runs an over was “great” back in the days and NOT “Okay”. Very few bowlers really did batting practice years back.
The game is improving. Players are becoming real athletes. And we’re seeing things that are better and “the first time”. So, Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of the fastest 10,000 runs in ODI 205 innings (Tendulkar took 259 innings), but as we move forward, some other player will break this record. They would crack this 10,000 run under 200 innings.
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In short, Virat Kohli isn’t better than Sachin Tendulkar just because he managed to break his record. He’s in his own different league-best batsman, fielder and captain in the world today. And his this recognition and class, no can take away; not even if someone breaks his records.
So, let’s stop calling players great and best based on the top 10 lists.
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