teamdefense2017 wrote:My two bobs worth....and it is really hard because all mentioned are amazing sportsman!
On the surface Bradman's numbers suggest he was so significantly better than anyone before or since that he is the best.
He averaged twice as much as the next best. Not just averaging more, but twice as much.
Not sure any other sportsman can claim that?
He also played against only 4 teams in his time, 3 of which he played only 5 times.
His numbers v India and South Africa suggest they weren't particularly polished. His numbers against England look to be the most accurate reflection of his unquestionable talents.
Versus Mat Inns NO 100s50s 0s HS Runs Avg
England 37 63 7 19 12 6 334 5028 89.79
India 5 6 2 4 1 0 201 715 178.75
South Africa 5 5 1 4 0 0 299* 806 201.50
West Indies 5 6 0 2 0 1 223 447 74.50
Overall (4) 52 80 10 29 13 7 334 6996 99.94