The torch of best batsmen

[zen]

Don Bradman probably started the trend of fascination with great batsmen. Over the years, the torch has been passed on from one generation to the next in a link: 

 

• 1928-1948: Don Bradman
• 1954-1974: Garry Sobers
• 1971-1991: Gavaskar (1971-1987) and Richards (1974-1991)
• 1989-2013: Lara (1990-2006) and Tendulkar (1989-2013)
• 2011-Present: Kohli 

 

Kohli has the torch at the moment. Who else is in his bracket? Who are the young batsmen who can carry the torch forward? 

 

 

[Cricketics]

We have to wait. Williamson and Smith are too good right now to not be talked in the same breath.

 

I would sah lets give these guys another 2 years and then we can say whether Kohli has the baton or torch or someone else.

 

I think Williamson and Smith have done enough and even Root to be consisdered as the Fab 4 od this era. I would like to see how they are doing for their teams in the next couple of years.

 

 

[fineleg]

Steve Smith is a freak batsman, Run Machine, need to see how he is when he comes back.

Edited January 6, 2019 by fineleg

[Vilander]

1 hour ago, zen said:

Don Bradman probably started the trend of fascination with great batsmen. Over the years, the torch has been passed on from one generation to the next in a link: 

 

• 1928-1948: Don Bradman
• 1954-1974: Garry Sobers
• 1971-1991: Gavaskar (1971-1987) and Richards (1974-1991)
• 1989-2013: Lara (1990-2006) and Tendulkar (1989-2013)
• 2011-Present: Kohli 

 

Kohli has the torch at the moment. Who else is in his bracket? Who are the young batsmen who can carry the torch forward? 

 

 

Smith

[Vilander]

Kane recently..too good.

[Number]

After Kane Williamson recent knock vs Pakistan I rate him higher than Virat in tests. 

Edited January 7, 2019 by Number

[Nikola]

Smith should be there for whatever he has done till now. He looked like coming close to bradman year ago. Maybe when he is back he won't be same batsman but for now he should be in that list for what ever he has performed. Kane is most technically correct but because NZ plays so less tests i assume he won't make as big mark as others.

[zen]

ABDV played most of his cricket in 2010s so can be a candidate for a spot in the current bracket too 

Edited January 6, 2019 by zen

[velu]

root , smith and Williamson ..

 

root is overated by english and he should not be compared  with these batsmen again ..

smith and Williamson are closer to kohli .. smith slightly ahead of williamson 

[gakgupta]

surprised ponting is not on that list

[Stan AF]

The Little Bearded Lion from the land of the kiwis 

 

Kane Stuart Williamson. 

[flamy]

The most delightful to watch has been ABDV for me.

[The Dark Horse]

Kohli no doubt across formats. The guy is not even comparable to the others mentioned.

[mishra]

Smith still averages over 61 @SR 55+ after 66 games

while

Kohli averages over 53 @ SR 57 after 77 matches.

 

While  both are at same age. Smith a lil younger.

 

 

And a difference of 8 runs in average is not visible to us and Best batsman is Kohli.

 

Kohli's PR machinery doing good job

 

 

 

Edited January 8, 2019 by mishra

[Straight Drive]

Steven Smith needs to be added.

[Temujin Khaghan]

I think ICF has moved on from clinging to "the best batsman in the world is our Indian player" mentality.

 

Just give us WC19 and wct2020 

[Vilander]

On topic. 2018 has been the toughest year for a batsman in tthe past decade. Compelling stat, speaks of Kohli and Pujaras greatness.

 

"only three current batsmen - Steven Smith, Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson - average over 50. The corresponding figure in the last decade was 15."

 

 

YEAR	CENTURIES	FIVE-FORS
2008	95	52
2009	97	42
2010	98	56
2011	72	49
2012	89	57
2013	92	65
2014	110	50
2015	83	41
2016	90	61
2017	92	55
2018	68	71

 

AVE OF TOP-SEVEN

YEAR	BATSMEN*	AVE
2014	29	57.15
2015	27	52.80
2016	33	49.49
2017	32	46.26
2018	27	40.07