Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz has caused a stir among Indian cricket fans by stating that former Pakistan player Inzamam-Ul-Haq was a better player than former Indian player Rahul Dravid. In a YouTube interview with CricBridge, Riaz claimed that Inzamam was an “all-format player” and “way ahead” of Dravid.
Indian fans were quick to defend Dravid, with many taking to Twitter to compare the players’ stats and highlight Dravid’s various abilities on the field.
One argument in favor of Dravid is his impressive Test match record. Dravid is widely considered one of the greatest Test batsmen of all time, having accumulated over 13,000 runs in the format at an average of 52.31. He is also one of only 12 players to score over 10,000 runs in both Test and ODI cricket. In contrast, Inzamam has scored just over 8,500 runs in Test cricket at an average of 49.53, and over 11,500 runs in ODIs at an average of 39.53.
Others praised Dravid’s technical proficiency and his ability to perform under pressure. Another factor that has been cited in favor of Dravid is his ability to adapt to different conditions. Dravid scored heavily in all parts of the world, including Australia and South Africa, which are traditionally challenging environments for batter. He also had a strong record against top-quality fast-bowling attacks, scoring heavily against the likes of Glenn McGrath, Shoaib Akhtar, and Allan Donald.
It is worth noting that both Inzamam and Dravid are widely regarded as two of the finest batters of their generation. Inzamam, who played for Pakistan from 1991 to 2007, is widely remembered for his powerful hitting and his ability to score runs in all conditions. Dravid, who played for India from 1996 to 2012, was known for his technically sound batting and his ability to bat long innings. Both players are considered legends of the game.