I think Ashwin will overtake him by the time his career ends, and on pure skill you can argue Ashwin is greater. But Lance Gibbs played through an era of flat pitches, unfriendly LBW laws, and in a team that would go on to make spin extinct. Despite this he was the first spin bowler, and only the 2nd bowler ever, to cross 300 wickets. He had great economy wherever he played, holding up an end on unhelpful tracks and taking loads of wickets when it spun. His career was 15 years long - he took a test five-fer in 1958 and in 1975. During his career no other bowler took 250 wickets, the next best by a spinner was Underwood with 224. Gibbs was a giant of the game. Deserves more respect.How is Lance Gibbs a better bowler than Ashwin? Serious question to know why ppl rate him so high.
Love Fatteh but he's not better than Ashwin. If you think Ashwin's away record leaves a lot to be desired Herath's is significantly worse.Why no votes for Herath? He's a better spinner than Ashwin
Jadeja really deserves to be in that top list. But not many here will agree. Lyon too deserves to be.It all gets fuzzy with spinners after the top 5
Yeah that convinced me to go for Gibbs the next round. He was a different kind of spinner.I think Ashwin will overtake him by the time his career ends, and on pure skill you can argue Ashwin is greater. But Lance Gibbs played through an era of flat pitches, unfriendly LBW laws, and in a team that would go on to make spin extinct. Despite this he was the first spin bowler, and only the 2nd bowler ever, to cross 300 wickets. He had great economy wherever he played, holding up an end on unhelpful tracks and taking loads of wickets when it spun. His career was 15 years long - he took a test five-fer in 1958 and in 1975. During his career no other bowler took 250 wickets, the next best by a spinner was Underwood with 224. Gibbs was a giant of the game. Deserves more respect.
I’ve given up voting altogether. This list so far is beyond a joke. All that’s missing is a vote for Graeme Swann.Where did the Underwood voters go?
Whose position in the below list do you say is undeserved and beyond a joke?I’ve given up voting altogether. This list so far is beyond a joke. All that’s missing is a vote for Graeme Swann.