Ajmal vs Swann

[Himannv]

I think Ajmal is a much better player these days and looks like he's steadily improved. I wouldn't say he's better than Swann as yet but he's certainly second best.

 

[Migara]

Is Ajmal the best spinner in the world?

Discuss.

Yes, from the looks of it.

 

[weldone]

Is Ajmal the new muralitharan ?

...new Saqlain, maybe...

 

[GIMH]

Swann has scored well more runs than Ajmal this series

 

[Prince EWS]

Swann has scored well more runs than Ajmal this series

Swann's wickets + Swann's runs > Ajmal's wickets + Ajmal's runs this series.



Well it makes about as much sense as that average + economy thing Athlai did in the APS thread anyway....

 

[Scaly piscine]

All depends on the ICC really as to which one is 'better'. If shot putting and the like is allowed then Ajmal is the better bowler.

 

[smash84]

Swann's wickets + Swann's runs > Ajmal's wickets + Ajmal's runs this series.



Well it makes about as much sense as that average + economy thing Athlai did in the APS thread anyway....

 

[Migara]

All depends on the ICC really as to which one is 'better'. If shot putting and the like is allowed then Ajmal is the better bowler.

Test ALL of them under match conditions. Then we'll have a discussion.

 

[smash84]

yeah.....fair point

 

[Jono]

I agree that Ajmal has a dodgy action, but he's a very good bowler. Another year of what he's been doing will put him ahead of Swann, but for now I'd still have Swann #1. Just.

 

[BoyBrumby]

I have Ajmal ahead now.

Filthy, stinker chucker tho, etc

 

[Contra]

Ajmal > Swann for mine.

 

[slowfinger]

Swann is hell more consistent tbf.

 

[Agent Nationaux]

And nicer to look at (his bowling action I mean).

 

[Jono]

Both hilariously awesome blokes

 

[Burgey]

Test ALL of them under match conditions. Then we'll have a discussion.

How do you propose to do that?

 

[Faisal1985]

Well Ajmal has set a benchmark in this series..lets see how Swann responds...not to mention Ajmal got wickets of some top notch batsmen, Swann has less challenging batting side against him.

 

[Spark]

As before, try to take the discussion about actions + their legality out of this thread.

 

[M0rphin3]

Jeets>both imo /thread


Swanneh looks out of form tho, still would love to watch him over Ajmal anyday. As for better, I'd have to say Ajmal is slightly ahead ATM

 

[Migara]

How do you propose to do that?

What ever method. I am not a person to do it. testing arbitrary bowlers on highly subjective viewpoint called "expert" opinion is not fair for the bowlers.