The Miandad Theory

[Southie]

Re: The Miandad Theory

@GoldenAsif

Why bhai? Some people hated Miandad because he was a bit abrasive on the field at times and really got under their skins but as a cricketer he was one of the most tactically astute and gifted. One of only three batsmen of his time to average more than fifty in tests (52.57) and more than 40 in ODIs (41.70). The others being Viv Richards (50.23 and 47) and Greg Chappell (53.86 and 40.18). Gavaskar and Border were great test batsmen but not more than modest one-day players.

Miandad’s test average never dropped below 50 throughout his 20-year career! He possessed a beautiful square cut and most shots in and outside the book - shot placement and mental strength produced outstanding results. He was a fine early reverse-sweeper. He worked the angles and spaces equally well and knew how to score runs in almost any situation. Miandad played a lead role in Pakistan’s only World Cup triumph in 1992, with six half-centuries.

I agree with you! My statement was made in jest. As an Indian, I used to “hate” him, because he was that good. What I meant - I respect the heck out of Miandad. Great fighter, scrambler, took cheeky singles to disrupt fielding, did everything to make his team win. I dont believe he ever cared about statistics. It was all about winning for him.