Greatest west indian fast bowler of all time?

superwills · 16-09-2007, 02:38 PM

hu do u guys think is the greatest west indian quickie of all time?

Fusion · 16-09-2007, 03:17 PM

Malcolm Marshall, the greatest pace bowler ever.

Shaggy Alfresco · 16-09-2007, 04:24 PM

1. Marshall
2. Ambrose
3. Holding
4. Roberts
5. Walsh

In my opinion.

steve132 · 16-09-2007, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaggy Alfresco

1. Marshall
2. Ambrose
3. Holding
4. Roberts
5. Walsh

In my opinion.

I agree with you on nos. 1 to 3, but I would put Garner at 4 and Roberts at 5.

shortpitched713 · 16-09-2007, 06:26 PM

Marshall just, over Ambrose. I do think though that people tend to overrate Marshall a bit because he was such an unlikely candidate to be a great fast bowler due to his lack of height. He didn't really accomplish anymore as a fast bowler than Ambrose though.

nightprowler10 · 16-09-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by steve132

I agree with you on nos. 1 to 3, but I would put Garner at 4 and Roberts at 5.

AWTA. So it would be:

1. Malcolm Marshall
2. Curtly Ambrose
3. Michael Holding
4. Joel Garner
5. Andy Roberts

Unlucky to miss out: Tino Best.

Bouncer · 16-09-2007, 06:46 PM

Marshall !

what i gathared from reading the Bio's of 70's and 80's cricketers and listening to stories about WI'ian pace battery, one person that stand outs is Andy Roberts, almost everyone who faced him from 76--81 rated him as the most difficult fast bowler they have faced.

It is sad that since he didnt take 300+ wickets he doesnt get recongnition he deservs. But to me the best Best WI'ian fast bowler after Marshall, and Marshall beats him bcoz of his # of wickets.

nightprowler10 · 16-09-2007, 06:48 PM

Imran has said about Roberts that he was the most fierce bowler he ever faced in his career.

SJS · 16-09-2007, 09:30 PM

Andy Roberts.

roseboy64 · 16-09-2007, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightprowler10

AWTA. So it would be:

1. Malcolm Marshall
2. Curtly Ambrose
3. Michael Holding
4. Joel Garner
5. Andy Roberts

Unlucky to miss out: Tino Best.

Agreed but Walsh instead of Roberts.

SJS · 16-09-2007, 09:51 PM

How many people here have actually seen Andy Roberts bowl ?

Days of Grace · 16-09-2007, 09:52 PM

Not many I would think on this forum. By all accounts he was a great bowler, but Walsh should get kudos for taking 500 plus wickets and actually IMPROVING his average in his later years.

JBMAC · 16-09-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SJS

How many people here have actually seen Andy Roberts bowl ?

Have had that privilege....Hence my greatest would be as follows

1. Roy Gilchrist
2. Andy Roberts
3. Malcolm Marshall
4. Wes Hall
5. Charlie Griffiths

With Hall being the fastest but lacking consistency

silentstriker · 16-09-2007, 10:19 PM

Some good stuff:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=YfZZnPV-Q...elated&search=

roseboy64 · 16-09-2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SJS

How many people here have actually seen Andy Roberts bowl ?

Haven't seen him bowl. Seen the others either at the ground, live on TV or old clips.

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