Who is the Greatest Indian Batsman?

[Milo]

Originally Posted by Maranello

I agree - Azharuddin in full flow was easily the best sight on a cricket field for most of the 1990s.

It's off subject, and it's not necessary, Maranello, but I just can't resist mentioning Carl Hooper at this stage.

[vvvrulz]

Mark Waugh anyone?

[harsha]

he was a good player but did not able to cement his place in the team .........it was unlucky for him

[Django]

Originally Posted by vvvrulz

Mark Waugh anyone?

This thread is for the greatest Indian batsman and I do not believe Mark Waugh ever played for India.

It is difficult to compare batsmen of current period with that of prior years simply because the game has changed so much, more so in the past 10 years then ever before.

Col C K Nayudu was considered as a great batsman of his time and unfortunately India started playing test cricket long after his best years were behind him. Although he did play in the inaugural test match in 1932, he was past his best by then. Before Nayudu there we Prof D B Deodhar and L P Jai who were considered top batsman, but who never got the chance to prove their talents.

Vijay Merchant was another batsman who could walk into any world 11 of that time.

[vvvrulz]

Originally Posted by Django

This thread is for the greatest Indian batsman and I do not believe Mark Waugh ever played for India.

I was eluding to a previous comment made, not the poll.

[Django]

Originally Posted by vvvrulz

I was eluding to a previous comment made, not the poll.

With due respect, in my opinion, in full cry, Waugh would not come even close to Azhar. I have had the opportunity of watching both batsmen on a number of occasions and can comfortably say that Azhar in full cry was simply way above others.

[batoutofhell]

the match in cape town i guess against proteas (2nd test in 1997)
what a super counter attack azhar gave against the likes of full form allan donalad and young and fast klusener and co
it was the best innings ever i seen from azhar

[vvvrulz]

Originally Posted by Django

With due respect, in my opinion, in full cry, Waugh would not come even close to Azhar.

Actually I've never seen Azhar in fully cry, so I can't really make much judgement. But Waugh did have a tendency to make his strokes so effortless.

[Nostromo]

I voted for Tendulkar because he is certainly the most naturally talented batsman that India ever produced, though Dravid scores over him in the intensity of application. If I was a selector and allowed to choose just one between the two of them, I would opt for Dravid for Tests but go for Tendulkar for ODIs.