Holding vs Gibbs

[kyear2]

Was looking for a thread like this but dint find one.

In short, which would be the better candidate for the 4th bowling spot for a WI all time XI.

 

[kyear2]

Alternatively there's also the philosophical question of do you go with a spinner for variety even if there's a better pace option.

It's come up a bit of late, so what do you all think?

 

[capt_Luffy]

I will agree with @Coronis ' take that a spinner is for more than just variety or pitch, but plays a very important role in maintaining the over rate. The very reason despite having the Avengers End Game of pace bowling, the 80s WI had a subpar win rate for their calibre.

 

[Coronis]

And I mean, Gibbs is a quality spinner.

If say, someone like Harbhajan was your best choice you might just have to rely on Sobers bowling more overs than you’d prefer

 

[kyear2]

All good arguments no doubt.

Holding is also magnitudes better as a bowler. Holding is arguably a top 10 candidate, coming In at no. 18 in the latest poll while Gibbs was ranked at 34th.

 

[OverratedSanity]

On average over a decent chunk of games, Gibbs would probably add more value to the team.