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Malcolm Marshall vs Glenn McGrath (as Test bowlers)

Who was the greater Test bowler?

  • McGrath

  • Marshall

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shortpitched713

shortpitched713

International Captain
Last poll on this straight head to head between the two was in 2013, so figured we could give this a go and see how perceptions may have trended since.
 
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ma1978

International Debutant
I’m voting Meshall solely because of aesthetics but anyone who has a strong view here one way or another is certifiable.
 
sayon basak

sayon basak

International Debutant
Two all condition bowlers. Really close. Both of them performed well in SC.

Leaning towards Marshall.
 
sayon basak

sayon basak

International Debutant
kyear2 said:
There have been so many of these. The two greatest ever.
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Malcolm Marshall vs Glen McGrath

Who do you think is the better bowler ?
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Glenn Mcgrath or Malcolm Marshall?

Since the Aussie vs Windies thread just closed out of nowhere (don't know why the debate was still going on and I didn't even get a chance to vote :@ ) thought I would start this since most people were discussing this in there anyways.
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Marshall vs McGrath vs Hadlee

No pacer, even the top tier, has a flawless record. Marshall only has that one lame series in NZ where he had a back injury which is a hole in his record. This isn't really a big deal though and he is a clear success everywhere else. McGrath has a moderate record in Pakistan and SL, which...
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kyear2

kyear2

International Coach
It's no secret I think the late great Maco was the GOAT, but mad respect always to McGrath, and the fact that they would have complimented each other so well is an added bonus.
 
kyear2

kyear2

International Coach
HouHsiaoHsien said:
And a marginally more complete record as well, Marshall was more destructive in the SC, and McGrath’s record they’re not so impressive(no fifer even in India). But Mcgrath has his advantages as well such as longevity
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Longevity possibly makes for a better career, but not the better player.

If you have to bring one from the past to win you a match or series, have played for 15 years isn't an advantage there.

No disrespect the McGrath though, I do hold him in high regard.
 
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HouHsiaoHsien

International Debutant
kyear2 said:
Longevity makes a better career, but not the better player.

If you have to bring one from the last to win you a match or series, have played for 15 years isn't an advantage there.

No disrespect the McGrath though, I do gold him in high regard.
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I have always rated Marshall higher, and he’s pretty close to making my top 5 test players ever as well
 
capt_Luffy

capt_Luffy

Cricketer Of The Year
kyear2 said:
Longevity possibly makes for a better career, but not the better player.

If you have to bring one from the past to win you a match or series, have played for 15 years isn't an advantage there.

No disrespect the McGrath though, I do hold him in high regard.
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Yeah, no that's not how it works. A player with a 3 year career, no matter how great that is, is not getting compared with Tendulkar or Marshall. Better career= greater player. Taking them in an arbitrary XI should not be the criteria of anything. Long careers just means more accomplishments.
 
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subshakerz

Hall of Fame Member
kyear2 said:
Longevity possibly makes for a better career, but not the better player.

If you have to bring one from the past to win you a match or series, have played for 15 years isn't an advantage there.

No disrespect the McGrath though, I do hold him in high regard.
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That's an argument to pick on peak.
 
Coronis

Coronis

International Coach
kyear2 said:
Longevity possibly makes for a better career, but not the better player.

If you have to bring one from the past to win you a match or series, have played for 15 years isn't an advantage there.

No disrespect the McGrath though, I do hold him in high regard.
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If you have to pick one player to join the modern West Indies, would you pick a player who gives you 10 years of top quality pace bowling or 15 years of top quality pace bowling (but is very marginally behind the other bowler)
 
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