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Gavaskar Vs Shaun Pollock
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DrWolverine
International Debutant
When he achieved the milestone of 300 wickets, he had an average of 20.5.
More talented, yes. But I'm not so sure that Kapil was better than his average. For someone of batting position and average, I think his faster striking is a bit more useful. But the fact that he got dropped for fast striking definitely leaves some doubt. And he definitely wins some points for longevity.
But being a HTB on fairly easy home decks doesn't help his case. If he was a specialist, he'd be getting flamed on his home/away split.
Coronis
Hall of Fame Member
Pollock after 78 matches (last time his average was under 21, which it had been for over 40 matches)
78 matches 318 @ 20.83 SR 54.8 16 5’fers 1 10’fer
last 30 matches
30 matches 103 @ 30.16 SR 67.0 0’5’fers 0 10’fers
Though it probably makes more sense to split it into 76 and 32 making the final test the last in a series and the last where he took a 5’fer. A lot of people might only remember his last 4 years which were very damaging.
78 matches 318 @ 20.83 SR 54.8 16 5’fers 1 10’fer
last 30 matches
30 matches 103 @ 30.16 SR 67.0 0’5’fers 0 10’fers
Though it probably makes more sense to split it into 76 and 32 making the final test the last in a series and the last where he took a 5’fer. A lot of people might only remember his last 4 years which were very damaging.
DrWolverine
International Debutant
Do you think history would have judged him more fondly if he retired after 78 Tests?
Pap Finn Keighl
International Debutant
A bat who averages 26 away and had easy home conditions is not >> one who had hard home conditions and averages 36 away.
DrWolverine
International Debutant
If bowling is easier in SA, shouldn’t his batting be considered better than what his average suggests?
Coronis
Hall of Fame Member
Possibly. He’d lose some longevity points, having only an 8 year career for a modern player. But 300+ wickets @ sub 21 with his only non top quality performance being 4 WPM @ 27 in Australia would probably bump him up a few spots.
His batting also declined in those last 30 matches, he was averaging almost 35 with 2 tons and 13 50’s and then only scored another 3 fifties.
I guess he could be looked at in a similar way to Botham, though a better bowler and worse bat.
DrWolverine
International Debutant
Both Shaun Pollock and Allan Donald did poorly for their standards against and in Australia.
Pollock vs Aus : Avg of 37
Pollock in Aus : Avg of 34
Donald vs Aus : Avg of 31
Donald in Aus : Avg of 28
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Johan
International Captain
@capt_Luffy On that Pollock koolaid
kyear2
International Coach
Very true.
kyear2
International Coach
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kyear2
International Coach
But which is the more heavily weighted of the two, considering they are primarily bowlers.
Pollock is well ahead of Kapil as a player.
sayon basak
Cricketer Of The Year
Bumrah might not be yet top 15 as a bowler for me, but neither is Pollock. Bumrah might be better than him already as a bowler. Overall I guess he needs a little more to do make the primary gap bigger.
Coronis
Hall of Fame Member
Pacers, or all bowlers?