Ashwin vs Lillee

[subshakerz]

Who is the better bowler?

For the sake of CW harmony, I will remain in observer mode for this thread.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Ramesh Powar

 

[ma1978]

Lillee but that’s no knock on Ashwin.

No one ever chanted, “Ashwin, Ashwin, Kill Kill Kill”

 

[Jumno]

"If Thomo doesn't get you, Lillee will!"

Charismatic Lillee, menacing fast bowler.

 

[ma1978]

what sort of debate is this anyway. Lillee was considered the GOAT bowler when he played and is still considered by many peers and observers of his time to be the best fast bowler ever.

 

[kyear2]

Don't think this one is particularly close.

 

[Anil]

what sort of debate is this anyway. Lillee was considered the GOAT bowler when he played and is still considered by many peers and observers of his time to be the best fast bowler ever.

He is trying to find a “debate” that’s not really close while remaining an “impartial” observer so he can eventually “win” the Ashwin argument with Indian posters. Quite ingenious really (not).

 

[OverratedSanity]

Voted Lillee because of the whole modern fast bowler prototype thing and for his influence on the next gen of great pacers. But his overseas record isn't any better than Ashwin's and he pussied out of playing altogether in certain countries instead of atleast giving it a go (and eventually improving) like Ashwin.

 

[Majestic]

Dennis Lillee. He was a revolutionary.

Ashwin slightly behind and as cricketer, both are ATG. But Ashwin don't count in all rounder category.

 

[subshakerz]

Dennis Lillee. He was a revolutionary.

Ashwin slightly behind and as cricketer, both are ATG. But Ashwin don't count in all rounder category.

Why not? He has 5 tons.

 

[Majestic]

Why not? He has 5 tons.

Average of 26 is low for test all rounders.

 

[Socerer 01]

Why not? He has 5 tons.

is this a dream or is this reality?

Ashwin being defended by subs? in this economy?

 

[subshakerz]

Average of 26 is low for test all rounders.

He is a borderline AR still, like Hadlee.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Funny how Ashwin never wins any poll still hes rated as ATG

 

[_00_deathscar]

Funny how Ashwin never wins any poll still hes rated as ATG

That’s how great he is

 

[subshakerz]

Funny how Ashwin never wins any poll still hes rated as ATG

Mostly because it's the same folks voting for Ashwin Jadeja everytime.

 

[CricAddict]

Mostly because it's the same folks voting for Ashwin Jadeja everytime.

Yeah the Ashwin and Jadeja fans are a minority in cw compared to the count of people that don't rate them for various reasons.

 

[ma1978]

I think people are just sick of Ashwin and Jadeja given how many posts have been created about them pointlessly

 

[CricAddict]

I think people are just sick of Ashwin and Jadeja given how many posts have been created about them pointlessly

Agreed. @PlayerComparisons also a culprit in that.

 

[number11]

Lillee is in the absolute T1 ATG category. Undisputed in that status. Ashwin is not in the same league. This thread is surely a trolling effort.