Was VVS the most artistic batsman ever?

[BERGKAMP]

No, it was Jack Russell

[Crookbond]

As I said earlier' date=' people will talk about their own players. Yuvraj is another one of the most stylish batsmen.[/quote'] Artistic Yuvraj?

[BeautifulGame]

Tailnut Rohit ? iI mean he even gets out in artistic way :banghead:

[BERGKAMP]

As I said earlier' date=' people will talk about their own players. Yuvraj is another one of the most stylish batsmen.[/quote'] UV is 80% power 20% art. VVS is 80% art 20% power.

[rkt.india]

Artistic Yuvraj?

There is no better stylish stroke player right now than Yuvraj. His golf club like swing is awesome to watch. He mixes power with timing without looking anything ugly like Gayle. His cover drives are sublime. His wrist flicks serene. His lofted shots stupendous.

[rkt.india]

UV is 80% power 20% art. VVS is 80% art 20% power.

But he assimilates his 80% power into 20% art that you don't know its power and does not look ugly hitting powerful shots and that is the real artistry for me.

[velu]

for me AB DV .. his pull shots are so good to watch

[Crookbond]

But he assimilates his 80% power into 20% art that you don't know its power and does not look ugly hitting powerful shots and that is the real artistry for me.

IMO Yuvraj isn't really "artistic". He may be style plus power but not really artistic.

[putrevus]

By saying artistic you are almost robbing the greatness of Laxman.I think He is the most accomplished player on bouncy wickets in Indian cricket history.If he had little bit of Dravid's temperament early in his career he would have been an all time great in world cricket instead of just Indian cricket.

[putrevus]

Cricket existed pre-1990's too' date=' David Gower was supremely elegant. also, i know you guys hate him, but Greg Chappell was the only batsman in the 70's who looked at ease against the WI pace attacks, gently stroked his way to some glorious tons, especially in 75/76 and 79/80. Magnificent batsman, absolutely no-one else was dancing down the wicket to Joel Garner and Andy Roberts and smacking them for boundaries, helmetless too.[/quote'] You are spot on I think Greg Chappell is the best Aussie batsman ever after Bradman, he simply had no weakness in his game.

[Sean Bradley]

By saying artistic you are almost robbing the greatness of Laxman.I think He is the most accomplished player on bouncy wickets in Indian cricket history.If he had little bit of Dravid's temperament early in his career he would have been an all time great in world cricket instead of just Indian cricket.

Most accomplished is an over statement, he was good amongst the rest, Laxman along with Dravid and Sachin have been the major reason for our 8-0 downfall, nothing taking away from the greats though, Our legends are Ageing.

[putrevus]

Most accomplished is an over statement' date=' he was good amongst the rest, Laxman along with Dravid and Sachin have been the major reason for our 8-0 downfall, nothing taking away from the greats though, Our legends are Ageing.[/quote'] I said in Indian cricket he is the most accomplished he was only Indian batsman who always looked to attack short pitched bowling while others were content to survive, 0-8 should not diminish their careers, it is not their fault our selectors kept selecting them even past their expiry date like they are still doing in one case.

[Mahaa Raavana]

1.Sanga. 2.M Yousuf 3.Sachin I'm sorry but VVS looks pretty lazy in the crease.:--D

[vvvslaxman]

Cricket existed pre-1990's too' date=' David Gower was supremely elegant. also, i know you guys hate him, but Greg Chappell was the only batsman in the 70's who looked at ease against the WI pace attacks, gently stroked his way to some glorious tons, especially in 75/76 and 79/80. Magnificent batsman, absolutely no-one else was dancing down the wicket to Joel Garner and Andy Roberts and smacking them for boundaries, helmetless too.[/quote'] +1 My most favorite was Gower in the 80s.. Vishywanath i have always heard being good. Never had a chance to watch him.

[vvvslaxman]

As I said earlier' date=' people will talk about their own players. Yuvraj is another one of the most stylish batsmen.[/quote'] Artistic murderer. I gotta say i have never seen such a monsterous player unleashing power hitting with such elegance and flourish. High backlift and perfect follow through, nice arc above all sensational timing makes him an unique player. Gayle, Gilly can do the same.. but not as graceful as Yuvraj.

[diga]

Damien Martyn yCwLNVT6xO4

[diga]

most of the artistic batsmen mentioned in this thread viz... Azhar,MarkWaugh, Gower, Damien Martyn, VVS all averaged in mid 40s ...Any correlation?

[rkt.india]

Artistic murderer. I gotta say i have never seen such a monsterous player unleashing power hitting with such elegance and flourish. High backlift and perfect follow through' date=' nice arc above all sensational timing makes him an unique player. Gayle, Gilly can do the same.. but not as graceful as Yuvraj.[/quote'] :two_thumbs_up:

[Bublu Bhuyan]

Damien Martyn for me, slightly ahead of Mark Waugh.

[PaceAttack]

Mark Waugh and Zaheer abbas....