yep, I think so. I've watched all of the 2 careers from fairly close, and I think Chef edges it.
All relative though. Both our lads and I'm equally proud of their achievements, as I'm sure are most of us.
Nah. I thought Chef would be, because Gooch took a longer time to mature into a consistent performer for club and country.
However, chef was found out and never really progressed from someone with a patience and the ability to work the ball through mid wicket whereas Gooch went from a destroyer of fast bowling through to a steady reliable performer who could hold an innings together.
Neither had a permanent opening partner for long spells, which handicapped Chef more than Gooch. Both have shown a willingness to play for ECCC - despite the massive increase in international cricket in the 2000s.
Perhaps Chef clung on in white ball cricket too long, also the captaincy. But the ECB ended up throwing all the various captaincies at Chef because his professionalism put him above the other candidates.
Ultimately neither man would hang around in bars looking for fights, instead dedicating themselves to their profession. I feel proud to have either as skipper of my team, whether club or country, whereas others have made me embarrassed...
