Best left arm seamer?

NZTailender · 10-02-2007, 08:09 AM

So, let's have another poll and yet another discussion on "the best of X category".

Basically, rate and discuss the left arm seamers. What they've done and how they may go in the future.

Richard · 10-02-2007, 09:13 AM

In ODIs - Ian Bradshaw or Nathan Bracken.

In Tests - Chaminda Vaas, likewise.

So no vote for me.

crickhowell · 10-02-2007, 12:50 PM

Chaminda Vass without a doubt. He's no Wasim Akram but he is one of the best bowlers in the world and a long way ahead of any other left armer since Akrams retirement.

tooextracool · 10-02-2007, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard

In ODIs - Ian Bradshaw, no competition.

How on earth is Bradshaw a better bowler than Bracken let alone by a distance? they both have similar ERs with Bracken clearly a far superior wicket taker.

Richard · 10-02-2007, 03:43 PM

Forgot Bracken. Bracken has only been a side-member for a season-and-a-half though. And his ER has gone up in that time.

Jono · 10-02-2007, 04:24 PM

Bracken in ODIs, Vaas in tests.

DCC_legend · 10-02-2007, 04:30 PM

Chaminda Vaas, been consistantly good for ages now.

Richard · 10-02-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DCC_legend

Chaminda Vaas, been consistantly good for ages now.

Those 2 just don't go together.

Matt79 · 10-02-2007, 05:42 PM

Hate to vote against Chaminda, but he's not a young man anymore. Bracken has taken his bowling to another level in the last 12 months and would be playing test cricket for any other team in the world, even England with their current injury concerns.

Prince EWS · 10-02-2007, 05:47 PM

Haha Blaze...

Turbinator · 10-02-2007, 05:49 PM

The thing is not everyone expects the conditions to be suitable for the batsmen. That is why we see a lot of youngsters not using the power plays to their advantage.

Smudge · 10-02-2007, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince EWS

Haha Blaze...

I was about to vote for Perera as well until I realised it said "seamer" and not "slinger".

Matt79 · 10-02-2007, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbinator

The thing is not everyone expects the conditions to be suitable for the batsmen. That is why we see a lot of youngsters not using the power plays to their advantage.

Abstract - i like it.

Richard · 10-02-2007, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt79

Hate to vote against Chaminda, but he's not a young man anymore. Bracken has taken his bowling to another level in the last 12 months and would be playing test cricket for any other team in the world, even England with their current injury concerns.

You reckon lots of teams (South Africa...? ) would take a guy with a Test average in the 50s?

Richard · 10-02-2007, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbinator

The thing is not everyone expects the conditions to be suitable for the batsmen. That is why we see a lot of youngsters not using the power plays to their advantage.

Wrong thread?

Can't see that that's a reply to anything said in this thread, less still the post above it.

View Poll Results: Who is the best left arm seamer currently playing?
Chaminda Vaas	38	66.67%
James Franklin	1	1.75%
Mitchell Johnson	2	3.51%
Zaheer Khan	1	1.75%
Syed Rasel	1	1.75%
Nathan Bracken	10	17.54%
Ian Bradshaw	0	0%
Irfan Pathan	1	1.75%
Ruchira Perera	3	5.26%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

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crickhowell U19 Vice-Captain Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 587	Chaminda Vass without a doubt. He's no Wasim Akram but he is one of the best bowlers in the world and a long way ahead of any other left armer since Akrams retirement. __________________ C'mon COLTS Southern Dynamo Midfielder www.myspace.com/themakeoutkidsnz

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DCC_legend International Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,069	Chaminda Vaas, been consistantly good for ages now. __________________ Where's my money?

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Prince EWS Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 37,729	Haha Blaze... __________________ ~ Cribbage

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Richard Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 2005 Posts: 80,407	Forgot Bracken. Bracken has only been a side-member for a season-and-a-half though. And his ER has gone up in that time.

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Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,500	Bracken in ODIs, Vaas in tests.

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Turbinator International Captain Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,492	The thing is not everyone expects the conditions to be suitable for the batsmen. That is why we see a lot of youngsters not using the power plays to their advantage.

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