Denis Compton vs Joe Root

[a massive zebra]

Who is/was the better Test match batsman?

 

[ataraxia]

This is a real toughie imo

 

[Brook's side]

This is a real toughie imo

unless you saw compton bat, it's a total guess.

 

[ataraxia]

Well, I certainly don't trust my naive opinion over the experts of Compton's time. Also statistics can mean things fyi

 

[The Sean]

Well I saw Compton* bat, and I can say unequivocally that Root was far superior.

* It was Nick, but I'm assuming that's close enough.

 

[Coronis]

The one who averages 46 away rather than 36.