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Glenn McGrath vs Shaun Pollock

Who was the better test cricketer?

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PlayerComparisons

International Vice-Captain
Came up in the other thread and thought it would be interesting. McGrath obviously the better bowler but who’s the better cricketer
 
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subshakerz

Hall of Fame Member
McGrath.

Pollock was a no.7/8 bat and his average flatters him.

The difference between their bowling means potentially several series victories over the course of a career.

The difference between their batting means several matches at most.
 
CricAddict

CricAddict

Cricketer Of The Year
The value that each of them bring to a team depends on the make-up of the team. It is similar to Ashwin vs Jadeja situation. If we can only take one of Mcgrath/Pollock, in a team with weak tail, Pollock gets in at 8 while Mcgrath will always get in for any team with a decent 7/8.
 
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subshakerz

Hall of Fame Member
CricAddict said:
The value that each of them bring to a team depends on the make-up of the team. It is similar to Ashwin vs Jadeja situation. If we can only take one of Mcgrath/Pollock, in a team with weak tail, Pollock gets in at 8 while Mcgrath will always get in for any team with a decent 7/8.
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What if you don't have a decent 7/8 but the rest of your bowling is crap too?
 
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