Originally Posted by jra:
“Graham Thorpe was a great player, but IMO not in the same league as Donald Bradman or the other players I listed.
David Gower, Alan Border, Ricky Ponting, Graham Gooch, Clive Lloyd are other ones which spring to mind.”
Shane Warne is the greatest spin bowler of all time, he could get into the Australian team now.
Michael Johnson is a credible mention as he is the only man to have won 400m and 200m double at the Olympics having smashes both records.
Roger Federer is a noteworthy mention, although he was most successful during the years 2003-2007. Once Nadal won Wimbledon in 2008, Federer dominance soon diminished. Since, Djokovic has now come to prominence and Murray is threat at the slams leaving Federer as an outsider to adding to 17 slams.
Messi and Ronaldo will both be placed in the top 10 footballers of all time.
Mo Farah will go down as one of the great track athletes of all time.
There are so many to mention. Look at the cycling candidates such as Wiggins and Hoy.