When did I say it's a bad thing that he has gone from 18th to 13th? Im just surprised how the poll has fluctuated in just 2 yrs.. (moving up or down 2-3 spots is understandable but potentially 5 spots is wow)
This is also not true ftr. Larwood, Voce, Tate, Farnes, Bowes, Bedser were all pretty good (but not ATG ) fast /medium pace bowlers who **** all over any non-Cowie pace bowler Hammond faced.
Fair enough then.
AWTA.
He really struggled in the Caribbean though, and even expressed his discomfort vs the quick short stuff.
It's not even about that for me. If there are other great players who have similar-ish records but had to get their runs against better opposition, then surely they deserve to be ranked higher. It's just basic stuff.
I mean, if you think Jack Cowie is the equivalent of Henry Olonga and Amar Singh and Mohammad Nissar are not among the Top 10 mid War pacers, and ofcourse a 50+ average against the "minnows" Australia; then I can't really complain much. Really, think once before posting; it was ****ing **** comparison and you know that.
Voce bowled most of his career outside Bodyline left arm orthodox, Bedser, Tate and Allen are medium pacers; and you could definitely argue for Nissar and Amar Singh over Bowes and Farnes.
The Indian attacks were very much not great in his time. They had some standout performances though. 3 of the 6 most memorable tours from visiting quicks for me were Indian. Overall, their bowling performances were on part with all the best touring attacks countries (except Aus), and would have been better if Kallis wasn't spanking them.
Good to see that Subshakerz protracted anti-Kallis campaign is having an impact.
I remember a Tendulkar vs Kallis thread . I entered the thread to vote Sachin . But after reading subshakerz arguments against Kallis , I voted Kallis and left the thread
Hahaha. I did exactly the same thing.
Many such cases.
He's better
Muh Agarationn
Some would be furious that Kallis is ranked ahead of Pollock, Chappell, Sangakarra, Border et al.