Tooj 17 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 As the great man has now finally bowed out I would just like to say what a career he has had. My childhood hero and favourite player of all time. Also by personal preference the best batsman I have ever seen, (Although I do believe many will come along and say Tendulkar or Ponting) but I rate him higher than both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Steve_Howey 0 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I hate cricket But he deserves an honourary 'meh' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliver 0 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 (edited) I love Brian Lara. I got really interested in county cricket and chose Warwickshire as my team because of Gladstone Small. The treble season with Lara was absolutely amazing - and to think he was second choice overseas player for that season behind Prabhakar! I definitely rate him as the best batsman of modern day cricket. Edited April 22, 2007 by Walliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 As the great man has now finally bowed out I would just like to say what a career he has had. My childhood hero and favourite player of all time. Also by personal preference the best batsman I have ever seen, (Although I do believe many will come along and say Tendulkar or Ponting) but I rate him higher than both. He's fucking miles ahead of Tendulkar and Ponting. Not only does he hold the records for runs scored and highest score in tests, he has one thing in abundance that Tendulkar and Ponting lack - flair. No batsman has ever really batted like Lara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 As the great man has now finally bowed out I would just like to say what a career he has had. My childhood hero and favourite player of all time. Also by personal preference the best batsman I have ever seen, (Although I do believe many will come along and say Tendulkar or Ponting) but I rate him higher than both. He's fucking miles ahead of Tendulkar and Ponting. Not only does he hold the records for runs scored and highest score in tests, he has one thing in abundance that Tendulkar and Ponting lack - flair. No batsman has ever really batted like Lara. A man after my own heart, the thing about Lara is the defining innings so to speak he has had in his career while playing in the worst West Indian side for 50 years. Tendulkar now just seems to be batting for his statistics more than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I was really disappointed to see him dismissed cheaply yesterday as well. Mind you he's scored enough runs against us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 9 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 glad to see the bloody back of him. LEGEND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoggeordie 0 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Brilliant player. Gutted he wont be touring England this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gram 0 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Cricket is quite clearly a sport for middle class gay boys. Its no surprise the spend half the day bent over with their arses in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Supposed to be a canny footballer as well. Great batsman, likes the birdies as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliver 0 Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Supposed to be a canny footballer as well. Great batsman, likes the birdies as well. Plays golf right handed so he doesn't mess up his batting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Cricket is quite clearly a sport for middle class gay boys. Its no surprise the spend half the day bent over with their arses in the air. Pleb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Ledge. Agree with him being better than Tendulkar and Ponting too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2929 Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Cricket is quite clearly a sport for middle class gay boys. Its no surprise the spend half the day bent over with their arses in the air. No that is Rugby, cricket is just as exciting as watching the grass grow. Mind you on the treatment table next to me at the physio today was Kirk Edwards, WI bowler. Nice guy, keen footballer, complained he's only once seen his team, the bin dippers, play once and it was away and he had to sit with the home supporters at SJP Wasn't impressed when I told him I support the toon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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