Current third-best spinner?

[marc71178]

And all of them have not proven to be anywhere the class of the others.

That said, spinners can go on a long time...

 

[Sudeep]

I would actually put Murali 3rd, ahead of Harbhajan at 4th

Warne 1st and Kumble 2nd.

 

[chicane]

I would actually put Murali 3rd, ahead of Harbhajan at 4th

Warne 1st and Kumble 2nd.

Seriously? Even if you argue that the doosra is illegal, just his offbreaks are enough to make him the best spinner ATM. Kumble himself will fell embarassed being rated higher than Murali because he has huge respect for him.

 

[a massive zebra]

I would actually put Murali 3rd, ahead of Harbhajan at 4th

Warne 1st and Kumble 2nd.

How did you come to that conclusion?

 

[Sudeep]

Let's not get into the whole Murali controversy again. I would say - personal preference. Kumble too like Murali has special talent.

 

[chicane]

Let's not get into the whole Murali controversy again. I would say - personal preference. Kumble too like Murali has special talent.

But even if you put aside the current controversy, how is Kumble better than Murali? Statistics don't say it. Kumble himself won't agree. But if it's your personal preference, so be it.

 

[a massive zebra]

Let's not get into the whole Murali controversy again. I would say - personal preference. Kumble too like Murali has special talent.

So you are saying you like Warne and Kumble more but do not necessarily rate them higher as bowlers?

 

[a massive zebra]

But even if you put aside the current controversy, how is Kumble better than Murali? Statistics don't say it. Kumble himself won't agree. But if it's your personal preference, so be it.

The statistics say no bowler in the world is as good as Murali.

 

[luckyeddie]

The statistics say no bowler in the world is as good as Murali.

Sssshhhhhhhh

 

[Sudeep]

So you are saying you like Warne and Kumble more but do not necessarily rate them higher as bowlers?

I rate Warne the best whatsoever, and both levels - personal preference and better skills.

I am not able to compare between Kumble and Murali based on their talents. And I won't compare them based on their records.

 

[chicane]

I am not able to compare between Kumble and Murali based on their talents. And I won't compare them based on their records.

Why and Why?

 

[Sudeep]

Personal likes and dislikes, I guess.

 

[Sudeep]

But Shane Warne at no. 1 based on personal liking and better talents both.

 

[chicane]

Personal likes and dislikes, I guess.

So you rate Kumble a better bowler than Murali because you have some personal likes and dislikes? Or are you saying you just like Kumble more?

 

[Sudeep]

I like Kumble more.

And I am not in a position to compare and judge them on the basis of better skills.

 

[Langeveldt]

Kaneria IMO...

Followed by Ray Price, as a bit of an outsider... Really hope he plays tests again...

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Followed by Ray Price, as a bit of an outsider... Really hope he plays tests again...

Hmmm.... interesting difference of opinion there, because, bar a massive overhaul of the current situation, I hope Zimbabwe don't (play Tests again).

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

I am not able to compare between Kumble and Murali based on their talents. And I won't compare them based on their records.

Then how can you say that you consider Kumble a better bowler?

 

[Langeveldt]

Hmmm.... interesting difference of opinion there, because, bar a massive overhaul of the current situation, I hope Zimbabwe don't (play Tests again).

Well in an ideal situation, Ray Price would not play for Zimbabwe because they dont deserve test status... In an ideal world he would go to SA and sort their spinning problem out... Who knows whats going to happen...

 

[Prince EWS]

I think the real question is:

Who is the FIFTH best spinner?

It can all be agreed that when fit, Muralitharan, Warne, Kumble and Harbhajan are the top four.

But what about 5th? MacGill, Rafique, Vettori and even Raymond Price could make a claim for this.