Sehwag most destructive modern cricketer: Richards

[ravishingravi]

He was regarded as the world's most destructive batsman in his heydays but legendary West Indian Sir Vivian Richards feels Virender Sehwag holds that reputation in modern cricket and India's chances in the 2011 World Cup will largely depend on the right-hander's form. Here for a promotional event for next year's World Cup, Richards was asked who he considers the most dangerous batsman in present day cricket and the former West Indies captain had no hesitation in naming the dashing Indian opener. "Sehwag! There is no doubt about it. He is just so destructive. He is totally fearless. India need him badly (during the World Cup)," Richards said when asked who among Chris Gayle, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Adam Gilchrist and Sehwag was the most feared batsmen in the world. "He can be very intimidating and can provide magnificent starts to the team which will play a big role in India's success in the World Cup," he added. However, former Pakistan captain Imran Khan said after Richards, Inzamam-ul Haq was the "most naturally gifted player" before retiring in the year 2007. "Viv was the most naturally gifted batsman against fast bowlers I have ever seen. But if some ask me who after Viv, I would say Inzamam," Imran said. Meanwhile, both the players answered in the affirmative when asked whether Australia's aura of invincibility is over. While Richards said Australia's performance in the ongoing Ashes series was more than enough to give an indication of their current state, Imran was of the view that the Ricky Ponting-led side lack firepower in its bowling department to win matches. After the innings and 71 runs drubbing at the hands of England in the second Ashes Test in Adelaide last week, there was a hue and cry in Australia to call Shane Warne back from retirement, which Richards said was enough to prove the world champions' dwindling stock in world cricket. "The way they (Australia) are playing gives you the suggestion that they are not the best team in the world. To go back to Warne shows that Australia is in dire straits," the West Indian said. Imran added: "Australia don't have the attack to take 20 wickets unless they get favourable conditions. Australia definitely needs a spinner but I don't know whether Warne has got the fitness to make a comeback in Tests." http://cricket.ndtv.com/storypage.aspx?id=SPOEN20100162733&nid=71605

[putrevus]

Inzi was putrid in Australia and SA the best two team with fast bowlers in his time and this guy Imran still is raving about him. This is same idiot who was saying Inzi was better match winner than Sachin.

[vvvslaxman]

According to Imran even Sami was naturally gifted bowler :cantstop:

[Sid]

Ya this idiot was the one who once hailed Sami as the next Malcolm Marshall

[ravishingravi]

Boy all those numnuts who consider Imran's credentials counts for anything and keep asking for his take should be really noting the experts here. They would put this so called "expert" to shame.

[Hindustani]

According to Imran even Sami was naturally gifted bowler :cantstop:

Ya this idiot was the one who once hailed Sami as the next Malcolm Marshall

Imran Khan still smelling Jenkem ? seriously, it is been over a decade now and he shud quit or may be he has declared jehad on sanity :nervous: and now feels he is entitled to make his monthly retarded comments, even the door knob makes more sense then Imran Khan,

[The Outsider]

Boy all those numnuts who consider Imran's credentials counts for anything and keep asking for his take should be really noting the experts here. They would put this so called "expert" to shame.

So, you agree that Inzamam is the most naturally gifted player, the best player of pace, and Sami bowls like Malcolm Marshall?

[f.b.m]

I think an edit of the famous quote from Steven Weinberg is in order: "In a normal world, smart people would say smart things and stupid people would say stupid things, but for smart people to say stupid things - you need Pakistanis"

[vvvslaxman]

I think an edit of the famous quote from Steven Weinberg is in order: "In a normal world, smart people would say smart things and stupid people would say stupid things, but for smart people to say stupid things - you need Pakistanis"

:cantstop:

[maniac]

I think an edit of the famous quote from Steven Weinberg is in order: "In a normal world, smart people would say smart things and stupid people would say stupid things, but for smart people to say stupid things - you need Pakistanis"

:haha:

[Mamu]

I think an edit of the famous quote from Steven Weinberg is in order: "In a normal world, smart people would say smart things and stupid people would say stupid things, but for smart people to say stupid things - you need Pakistanis"

If I understand you correctly -- you are assuming Imran Khan is smart. Well, let me be blunt here and say -- you are just as stupid to have assumed so. :cantstop: This is not the 1st time Imran has blurted thru his *****. Do you remember the changes he recommended to the Indian Domestic Structure to improve the quality of cricket in India? *phew* -- we did not go thru that.

[f.b.m]

If I understand you correctly -- you are assuming Imran Khan is smart. Well, let me be blunt here and say -- you are just as stupid to have assumed so. :cantstop: This is not the 1st time Imran has blurted thru his *****. Do you remember the changes he recommended to the Indian Domestic Structure to improve the quality of cricket in India? *phew* -- we did not go thru that.

I thought of this, but then thought that he won a world cup with the Pakistan team with its 'unity'. He must have been smart in some way or the other.

[Hindustani]

I thought of this' date=' but then thought that he won a world cup with the Pakistan team with its 'unity'. He must have been smart in some way or the other.[/quote'] Pakistanis are the most "simple" minded ppl on the planet, may be missing link in evolution between fishes and birds I will say, with hopes fading and dreams shattering, they need something to keep them busy, disillusioned paakisatan truly zindabad :hatsoff:

[TheWall]

I think an edit of the famous quote from Steven Weinberg is in order: "In a normal world, smart people would say smart things and stupid people would say stupid things, but for smart people to say stupid things - you need Pakistanis"

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