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Subject: 628
Posted: 01 April 2006 at 5:12am

Joel Garner]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2006 05:12:39 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=37602#37602 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Yea, and Wasim was a better bowler.... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=19124#19124 Author: saadadvanced7
Subject: 628
Posted: 28 January 2006 at 10:57pm

Yea, and Wasim was a better bowler.]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2006 22:57:57 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=19124#19124 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : shaun pollock is similar to wasim... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18959#18959 Author: ANIL KUMBLE
Subject: 628
Posted: 28 January 2006 at 4:46am

shaun pollock is similar to wasim akram but a better batsmen

]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2006 04:46:31 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18959#18959 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : It wasn't 259 Shan. It was... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18862#18862 Author: saadadvanced7
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Posted: 27 January 2006 at 7:11pm

It wasn't 259 Shan. It was 257*.

I don't consider Wasim to be an all-rounder. He was just a helpful batsman lower down the order and sometimes played some crucial innings. He played a crucial inning in the 1992 World Cup final when he got a quick fire 33* off only 18 balls.]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:11:32 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18862#18862 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : No doubt in Sober's greatness.... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18813#18813 Author: shan
Subject: 628
Posted: 27 January 2006 at 12:33pm

No doubt in Sober's greatness.

But Wasim is my favourite as a bowler. Of course wasim was also an all rounder. Dont forget wasim's 259 with 12 sixes (greatest in an innings of a test match). Though as an all rounder Sobers is better.

But i think Wasim was having the greatest variety of fast bowling. He could bowl all the six deliveries with each different from others.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2006 12:33:56 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18813#18813 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Originally posted by ANIL KUMBLEthen... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18747#18747 Author: Sledger
Subject: 628
Posted: 27 January 2006 at 6:11am

Originally posted by ANIL KUMBLE

then sobers is the greatest ever all rounder


Now you're talking mate !! ]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2006 06:11:42 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18747#18747 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : then sobers is the greatest ever... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18627#18627 Author: ANIL KUMBLE
Subject: 628
Posted: 26 January 2006 at 6:00pm

then sobers is the greatest ever all rounder]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2006 18:00:08 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18627#18627 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : He could bowl like 3 different... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18584#18584 Author: saadadvanced7
Subject: 628
Posted: 26 January 2006 at 5:13pm

He could bowl like 3 different kind of things. He was a good fielder and an awesome batsman. I read that in a book (ESPN Legends of Cricket). Bradman called Sobers the '5 in 1 Cricketer'. And Bradman considered Sobers 254 in Australia the best ever knock in Australia.

If you compare Wasim's and Sobers fast bowling only, then obviously Wasim's better.

Edited by saadadvanced7]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2006 17:13:31 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18584#18584 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Check the dictionary Mebz/Anil......devastating... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18553#18553 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 26 January 2006 at 12:52pm

Check the dictionary Mebz/Anil......devastating doesn't mean versatile.

Wasim and Waqar both bow to Sobers' greatness , he was simply the best.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:52:20 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18553#18553 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : waqar younis is the most devastating... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18535#18535 Author: ANIL KUMBLE
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Posted: 26 January 2006 at 11:46am

waqar younis is the most devastating]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:46:23 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18535#18535 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : wasim akram was the most devastating... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18501#18501 Author: Mebz
Subject: 628
Posted: 26 January 2006 at 10:28am

wasim akram was the most devastating with waqr younis]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2006 10:28:20 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18501#18501 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Most of the great players were... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18498#18498 Author: shan
Subject: 628
Posted: 26 January 2006 at 10:04am

Most of the great players were also thorough gentlemen having true spirit of sportsmanship. Its seldome that their integrity was questioned. Presently, cricket has been over commercialized, that also has bad impact on cricket. But benefits are perhaps bigger than the set backs. So we can live with it.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2006 10:04:40 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18498#18498 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Originally posted by shanSir... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18495#18495 Author: Sledger
Subject: 628
Posted: 26 January 2006 at 9:46am

Originally posted by shan

Sir Garfiel Sober was really fantastic, no doubt about that. Sorry i just skipped his name. No macth for Sobers at his time. Superb, with a lot of variety.


Dead right Shan !! We were extremely fortunate to have seen the great man play. One other thing too - he showed fantastic sportsmanlike qualities , a true gentleman !! ]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2006 09:46:17 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18495#18495 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Sir Garfiel Sober was really fantastic,... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18492#18492 Author: shan
Subject: 628
Posted: 26 January 2006 at 9:40am

Sir Garfiel Sober was really fantastic, no doubt about that. Sorry i just skipped his name. No macth for Sobers at his time. Superb, with a lot of variety.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2006 09:40:09 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18492#18492 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : THE greatest bolwer for versatility... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18462#18462 Author: Sledger
Subject: 628
Posted: 26 January 2006 at 6:20am

THE greatest bolwer for versatility is without any doubt Garry Sobers!!

The great man could bowl really quickly - left arm with terrific swing. If that was ineffective he then switched to medium paced off-cutters or leg-cutters!

Then as the match progressed he could bowl orthodox left arm offspin or wrist spin!!!

Not only could he bowl practically ANY type of ball - he bowled them all brilliantly - he took wickets with each type throughout his career.

Add to that the fact that he hit a cricket ball harder than anyone else on the planet PLUS he was a fantastic close catcher and you'll see why Sir Garfield Sobers is recognised by every cricketing fan as THE best player the world has ever seen.

Edited by Sledger]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2006 06:20:44 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18462#18462 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Michael Holding was"too fast... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18460#18460 Author: shan
Subject: 628
Posted: 26 January 2006 at 6:09am

Michael Holding was "too fast too furious" capable to destroy any batting line up in the world. He was superb and the fastest bowler of his time.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2006 06:09:32 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18460#18460 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Fazal Mahmood (late) was champion... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18459#18459 Author: shan
Subject: 628
Posted: 26 January 2006 at 6:07am

Fazal Mahmood (late) was champion of Mat. He destoyed English batting line up in Oval to lead Pakistan to the first victory against England. That gave a great boost to Pakistan's cricket.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2006 06:07:31 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=18459#18459 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Malcolm Marshall was a perfect... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12980#12980 Author: saadadvanced7
Subject: 628
Posted: 04 January 2006 at 8:25pm

Malcolm Marshall was a perfect fast bowler. He had everything. His bouncers were extremely accurate and destroyed a lot of batsman.]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2006 20:25:52 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12980#12980 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Iagree,that could be the valid... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12937#12937 Author: shan
Subject: 628
Posted: 04 January 2006 at 12:51pm

I agree, that could be the valid reason. Accurate bouncers can destroy batsmen.]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2006 12:51:17 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12937#12937 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Originally posted by shanWindies... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12920#12920 Author: Clobber
Subject: 628
Posted: 04 January 2006 at 11:51am

Originally posted by shan

Windies speedsters are normally know for their extraheights. They deliver the ball from a greater height and its reallyhard for the batsmen to play the ball coming on the rise from goodlength. But i just dont understand, how Malcom was able to terrify thebatsmen despite having a medium (rather small) height. He wasterrific. I remember that during Windies tour to Pakistan, he justcaused severe injuries to half of the Pakistani team. withhis sheer pace. He was so cool to watch.


I think because Marshall was shorter the ball skidded through andsurprised the batsmen - he was also unrelentingly accurate with hisbouncers which would explain why he hit so many people
]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2006 11:51:41 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12920#12920 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Malcom Marshal was a great bowler,... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12753#12753 Author: wiseguy
Subject: 628
Posted: 04 January 2006 at 6:31am

Malcom Marshal was a great bowler, accurate, speedy, actually he was the second bowler after thomson who could rise a ball pitched at a batsmen's feetoot,really really fast.]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2006 06:31:26 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12753#12753 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : And Wasim was much more faster... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12741#12741 Author: shan
Subject: 628
Posted: 04 January 2006 at 5:27am

And Wasim was much more faster earlier in his career. In the middle and towards the end of his career, he just made some adjustment to his run up and speed, becoz he had devveloped much of the variety in his bowlig that he was not much dependent on his speed.]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2006 05:27:22 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12741#12741 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Windies speedsters are normally... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12740#12740 Author: shan
Subject: 628
Posted: 04 January 2006 at 5:24am

Windies speedsters are normally know for their extra heights. They deliver the ball from a greater height and its really hard for the batsmen to play the ball coming on the rise from good length. But i just dont understand, how Malcom was able to terrify the batsmen despite having a medium (rather small) height. He was terrific. I remember that during Windies tour to Pakistan, he just caused severe injuries to half of the Pakistani team. with his sheer pace. He was so cool to watch.]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2006 05:24:39 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12740#12740 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Yup. Malcolm Marshall was a complete... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12724#12724 Author: saadadvanced7
Subject: 628
Posted: 04 January 2006 at 3:04am

Yup. Malcolm Marshall was a complete fast bowler.]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2006 03:04:24 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12724#12724 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Malcolm Marshall was the most... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12715#12715 Author: Clobber
Subject: 628
Posted: 03 January 2006 at 9:06pm

Malcolm Marshall was the most adaptable bowler I have ever seen.Although he was express pace when he wanted to be he was a master atsumming up the wicket and conditions and bowling appropriately,including bowling medium paced cutters to great effect on thesubcontinent.]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2006 21:06:17 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12715#12715 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Rana is not too slow. I have seen... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12569#12569 Author: saadadvanced7
Subject: 628
Posted: 03 January 2006 at 1:11pm

Rana is not too slow. I have seen deliveries from him that were at 142 kph, and I don't think that's medium pace. Wasim use to bowl at 135-140 kph, and he was called a fast bowler so Rana is also a fast bowler.

Edited by saadadvanced7]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2006 13:11:19 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12569#12569 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Rana Naved Ul-Hasan i feel bowls... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12534#12534 Author: MiNiWaRnEy
Subject: 628
Posted: 03 January 2006 at 12:04pm

Rana Naved Ul-Hasan i feel bowls too slow, only military medium pace. So at his pace he should be getting good control or he'll be kicked off team. Wasim is in a class of his own when it comes to Paki quik bowlers. Wasim is brilliant, Bouncers, yorkers, reverse swing, some convential swing, sharp pace, plus the variety of being left handed. Also a handy batsman too, few 100's, incl. 257* aginst Zim (not a gr8 op-postion, but still.) Clean hitter of the ball, Sixes were someting he could do.

]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2006 12:04:23 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12534#12534 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : Irfan pathan has the most potential,... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12517#12517 Author: wiseguy
Subject: 628
Posted: 03 January 2006 at 11:34am

Irfan pathan has the most potential, and I believe if he continues his form, in another year's time he'll be a great bowler.]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2006 11:34:29 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12517#12517 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : There have been great bowlers,... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12509#12509 Author: wiseguy
Subject: 628
Posted: 03 January 2006 at 11:23am

There have been great bowlers, but only complete bowler is Wasim, most versitile, most reliable on any sort of wickets, only one of his class these days is fredie!]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2006 11:23:14 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12509#12509 Most Versatile Fast Bowler in History : We are talking of versatility.... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=628&PID=12484#12484 Author: shan
Subject: 628
Posted: 03 January 2006 at 9:46am

We are talking of versatility. I mean more vaiation in bowling, speed, variety etc.

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