idk this thread seems to have taken over for meaningless shitposting at this point
Yeah but outside Asia doesn't guarantee that, because conditions do vary. The WI have had a large variety of pitches across their history, which helped them dominate cricket in the past in some part. We've seen conditions in places that are now pace dominated where part timers can take wickets with spin. This sort of distinction to me feels pointless unless you specify pitches rather than just places.
You’re just mad there is only one allrounder who makes his country’s ATG side on both batting and bowling.
We are picking 1 side for all conditions in the ATG side. He provides great balance in this regard despite not being an ideal pick for every set of conditions (like just about every other player).
You're right. I have sinned, forgive me Shakib.
It's a pointless statement. Bit like saying Gilchrist isn't as good a batsman as Waugh and also isn't as good a keeper as Healy. The whole point is if there's one spot to fill, he's the ideal option. The gap between him and Kumble is also not nearly big enough for this to be a bad choice.
What's your XI in Australia then?
The same issues apply to several other countries.
Actually you make a good case to leave out Ashwin for Jadeja outside India. That way you get his batting and Kumble is the best overseas bowler. Dropping your best overseas spinner is just not on.
Balance is overrated.
We can talk about overseas performances as much as we want but think Ashwin has evolved as a spinner much more than Kumble. He keeps making changes in his bowling and adding new arsenals which is why he can probably get in ahead of Kumble too and you get a proper no.8 batsman for an ATG side.
I don't think Ashwin can be argued as a better overseas bowler than Kumble anymore than Kumble be argued as better at home.
I would tell you to look at the poster but why bother anymore
