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I think Cook as a test batsman is incredibly underrated on this forum. He was the best batsman on show in two of the hardest achievements recognized in Cricket: Beating Aus in Aus and beating Ind in Ind. He's got a higher away average than home, his lowest average in an Asian country is 48.33 in Sri Lanka, and that's despite being an opener where your average is usually dragged down by a lack of not-outs. He's played some of the most impactful innings in the test arena.
Think the main issue is that Cook isn't elegant, his batting can sometimes be more boring than watching paint dry, and he's done nothing of note in ODI's (still has a decent amount of runs at an average that wasn't terrible by previous standards). I think that his lack of ODI performances are leaking into people's evaluation of him as a test batsman. ATG without fail for me.
If Amla is an ATG then so was Laxman.
I don't see Hashim lasting for more than 2 balls against that legendary Aussie bowling unit.
he is 34 and past his prime.
If Amla is an ATG then so was Laxman.
I don't see Hashim lasting for more than 2 balls against that legendary Aussie bowling unit.
Laxman is definitely an Indian ATG but not an overall ATG, and Amla is similar to his level. A South African ATG. Amla has really regressed in the last few years; averages less than 40 for the last 4 years if I remember right.
Cook should not be mentioned with AB and Amla.
AB is an undisputed ATG of the game.
Amla is a test ATG and a good ODI player.
Cook is just a good test batsman, worse than both in all formats.
But Cook has longevity and yet averages 45 as an opener in England conditions.
Umm... why is Amla not given his due? He averages an amazing 49 odd in ODIs with a great strike rate of 89, even though he plays correct cricketing shots.
In tests he averages 47 odd even though he plays a majority of tests in South Africa which is not exactly a batsman's paradise. If he were an India he would have 60+average at home and consequently a considerably higher average possible close to 55.
I think he is much better than Dravis in ODI's and close to him in Tests. If Dravid is an ATG, Amla should also be given some recognition.
Just my two cents
Umm... why is Amla not given his due? He averages an amazing 49 odd in ODIs with a great strike rate of 89, even though he plays correct cricketing shots.
In tests he averages 47 odd even though he plays a majority of tests in South Africa which is not exactly a batsman's paradise. If he were an India he would have 60+average at home and consequently a considerably higher average possible close to 55.
I think he is much better than Dravis in ODI's and close to him in Tests. If Dravid is an ATG, Amla should also be given some recognition.
Just my two cents