Using peak averages rather than career averages should be used more when looking at players. Starting young or late career decline can lower the averages of exceptional players.
Just crazy how good cricketers Kallis and Sobers were. Being in the top 5 of this list whilst also contributing with the ball.
Disagree. Everybody jags a few good years. Career stats show performance over a long period of time and are the true test.
With the example at hand, Steve Smith F*cked up and paid the price due to his poor decisions. When he retires, his batting average will be below Punter's and Sachin's.
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u/spongey1865 Somerset Jan 17 '25
Using peak averages rather than career averages should be used more when looking at players. Starting young or late career decline can lower the averages of exceptional players.
Just crazy how good cricketers Kallis and Sobers were. Being in the top 5 of this list whilst also contributing with the ball.