One thing I admire about Michael since his Captaincy is that he always think of the team first ahead of personal glory.Originally Posted by kickass
He did that first at the SCG when he declared at 329 n.o. he could have easily go on and beat Taylor and Bradman's records but he put the team first and Aust won by an inning!
Yesterday, the match is head for a draw for all money, most people in his position, so on top of the SA bowlers at 259 n.o. he could have again easily go on to make another triple century or whatever, and once again, team ahead of self and he almost pulled it off if not for the stupid no ball when Patterson bowled Amla just before lunch. Never mind, great leadership just the same!!
In comparison, when Brian Lara made his 400 against England, he should have declared much earlier but didn't and went on for his 400, as a result, time ran out for his team and England scrembled for a draw, that's the difference between greatness !
IMHO
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