
Suresh Raina was consistent and destructive, finishing just below Tendulkar in the batting stakes. ©Reuters
As anybody who has ever been a fan of any sports will tell you, heated debates over the merits and demerits of one's favourite players are an intrinsic part of following the sport. The debates centre around a lot of things, but the crux of several arguments is a "my guy has better numbers than your guy" line.Having done a Most Valuable Player analysis after last year's IPL [