Being a cricket fan for almost all of my life, there is one thing most desired while playing, and that is to be as good as the Don. So it makes me think, I've heard the word 'Bradmanesque' used so often in the cricket world, but what exactly does it mean.
There seems to be no definition for what 'Bradmanesque' means; In fact it is not recognised as a word. So that leaves me to think, why not! I have found many different words with the same meaning: Achieving the highest level in your area of expertise or to be almost perfect at what you do. My plan is to unite cricket fans, players and commentators on this, the Don's Centenary; a number that is highly linked with his legend.
So to get the ball rolling, I have started a Facebook Group to get numbers: Make Bradmanesque a Word. I know a lot of people on this website use the term often, why not make it official. Suggestions for an appropriate definition would be appreciated.
Posted by: Hammad Siddiqi at September 4, 2008 1:46 AM
Brother, you have some major time on your hands.
Posted by: Rahat at September 4, 2008 2:12 AM
I like this idea. Here's my definition for "Bradmanesque":
Achievement of a significantly higher degree of success compared to the peers. E.g. in the web browser market share, IE is bradmanesque; Usain Bolt is a bradmanesque sprinter in the 100m; Jamaica's performance in the 4x100 Men's relay race was bradmanesque etc.
Posted by: Sekhar at September 4, 2008 5:14 AM
Why not Tendulkaresque?
Posted by: Split Infinitive at September 4, 2008 8:51 AM
Well, sorry to quibble, but if you're going to talk about being perfect etc., then you need to ensure that you get your spelling right - "exterpise"!
Posted by: AJAX at September 4, 2008 9:45 AM
I like Tendulkaresque as well! Here's my definition of Tendulkaresque: The ability to make prodigious returns by virtue of the combination of longevity and the best opportunity in simulated (or easiest) conditions but failing when it matters most.
E.g. Among operating systems, Microsoft's Windows is tendulkaresque; Preparation by memorization rather than comprehension will yield tendulkaresque results; Peter O'Toole had a tendulkaresque acting career etc
To find Tendulkaresque examples simply use this search string:
"most (genre)" AND "but never won"
Posted by: Prasanth at September 4, 2008 11:13 AM
Ajax,
For that criteria, when coming to performing when it matters most, and failing, you should perhaps use Pontingesque (Average in Finals - 39). Tendulkar averages a "Tendulkaresque" 53 in Finals he played. And if you are alluring to World cups, sorry mate, there too you're wrong, he averages 58, and that's as much a batsman can do. He cannot help it if 10 other players don't perform at half his ability (to win the cup).
Posted by: AJAX at September 4, 2008 11:46 AM
Thats a great point Prassanth, I forgot about Pontingesque. Maybe we can define Pontingesque as:
The ability to make prodigious returns by virtue of the combination of skill, talent, longevity and making the best of your opportunities in any condition and winning everything in sight.
E.g The Australian cricket team is pontingesque, the Indian cricket team is NOT; AJAX is pontinesque, "Prasanth" is NOT.
Posted by: Dimuthu Ratnayake at September 4, 2008 1:43 PM
oh brother... i'll let Prasanth and Ajax have their cat fight.
Tendulakresque, Pontingesque and before someone says it WasimAkaramesque aside, i think Bradmanesque is quite a nice word. I support the cause!
Posted by: magic at September 4, 2008 8:25 PM
Bradmanesque is used when someone averages above 100 for a significant time (few series, sometimes a year). I don't think anyone outside of cricket knows about it. So no need to make it a word.
Posted by: Charindra at September 5, 2008 9:16 AM
Muralidaranesque, anyone? I mean, if any bowler can boast of achievements similar to the Don, it's Murali!
Posted by: alsch at September 5, 2008 11:49 AM
Muralidaranesque: The ability to fool people into thinking you are playing within the rules of the game when in fact you are not combined with the tendency to cry 'racism' when your action is challenged.
Posted by: D.V.C. at September 17, 2008 7:35 AM
'Bradmanesque,' to approach a level of achievement in a field equivalent to that which Bradman achieved as a Test batsman.
Similes: sublime, peerless.
Posted by: Hasnain at December 31, 2008 5:10 PM
If you want to know about'Bradmanesque'then you must see the Bradman achivements.His record is yet discover from any one if he is Tendulkar or other one.So try and achive that goal which not discover simply from any one.And that is 'Bradmanesque'. hasnain_anwer@yahoo.com
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