Who started sledging in cricket?

Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan has mentioned that his players ‘learnt’ aggression during Pakistan’s 1972-73 tour of Australia. Khan specifically mentioned Sarfaraz Nawaz among the players that ‘picked up sledging’ from the Australians.

Why is Rahul Dravid so good?

Rahul Dravid had been one of the greatest batsmen in the history of Test cricket to have played the game. Known for his technique and temperament, he was known as ‘The Wall’ for his ability to bat for hours blocking one end playing out overs and time against the best opposition attacks all over the world.

Was Dravid a good batsman?

Known for his sound batting technique, Dravid scored 24,177 runs in international cricket and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is colloquially known as Mr. Dependable and often referred to as The Wall.

Who is most sledging in cricket?

The Greatest Sledges In Cricket History

  • Mark Waugh and James Ormond.
  • Daryll Cullinan and Shane Warne.
  • Merv Hughes and Viv Richards.
  • Adam Gilchrist and Mohammad Kaif.
  • Shane Warne, Darren Berry and Michael Slater.
  • Viv Richards and Greg Thomas.
  • Ravi Shastri and Mike Whitney.
  • Fred Trueman and Raman Subba Row.

Is sledging illegal in cricket?

Are there any rules against sledging in cricket? No Ayush, there no such law against sledging. The only issue you are not suppose to shout or speak up while the bowler is taking the run up or let’s say batsman is waiting for the ball.

Was Dravid better than Tendulkar?

Sachin Tendulkar has played more tests than Rahul Dravid and has slightly better average compared to Rahul Dravid. If we assume the scenario that Rahul Dravid had played equal number of tests to Sachin Tendulkar he could’ve been equal or go ahead of Sachin Tendulkar numbers easily in terms of runs and average.

Who is better Dravid or Tendulkar?

In overall Test wins, Dravid scores 65.78 runs an innings while Tendulkar isn’t too far back at 61.94. If you take their overall overseas Test record, Dravid has scored 7,690 runs in 94 matches at 53.03 with Tendulkar managing a marginally better average of 54.75 while gathering 8,705 runs in 106 Tests.