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Jim Laker vs Clarrie Grimmett

Who is the better test bowler?

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Line and Length

Line and Length

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ataraxia said:
Weren't the pitches in 1958 designed to nullify the Aus spinners and help the Eng spinners greatly?

It's still a huge average difference, but worth bearing in mind.
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While it was blatant pitch preparation for England's 'spin twins' (Laker and Lock) I'm not sure how such a preparation would nullify Johnson and Benaud.

btw it was 1956.
 
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