But you have to agree that Imran had two phases in his career. When he was a bowler he was a lousy batsman, more like Hadlee or even worst. Post 1988 he became good batsman but by then very little of Imran the bowler was left. Frankly speaking until 1988 anyone would have said Imran was a poor batsman than Kapil and Botham. So Shastri is right in what he said. I am not saying they were better all rounders that Imran but there are fewer instances of Imran contributing with both bat and ball in same game. I am not saying this yardstick is important but bases on this yardstick he is right. In my mind Sobers, Imran and Kallis make the top three all rounders of all time.