by springrain » Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:10 pm
Currently, he has scored 671 runs in 5 innings, so he is averaging 134.2 for the series.
In my view, Bradman is totally unique and I don't think there's any point in making comparisons.
As all cricket fans know, The Don was no stranger to controversy himself. But, as you say, it was a different era - uncovered pitches and so on, so comparisons are superfluous.
As far as I know, Mr Bradman was never a cheat, so whatever we might think about him as a person or an administrator, his record as a player is exemplary.
For all his great batting, Mr Smith's reputation will always be tainted by that episode. Rightly so.
Currently, he has scored 671 runs in 5 innings, so he is averaging 134.2 for the series.
In my view, Bradman is totally unique and I don't think there's any point in making comparisons.
As all cricket fans know, The Don was no stranger to controversy himself. But, as you say, it was a different era - uncovered pitches and so on, so comparisons are superfluous.
As far as I know, Mr Bradman was never a cheat, so whatever we might think about him as a person or an administrator, his record as a player is exemplary.
For all his great batting, Mr Smith's reputation will always be tainted by that episode. Rightly so.