Bond or Steyn?

[Jono]

Nah, Steyn, I'd go for in tests, but I'd have Bond in my ODI team for the simple reason that he played a lot more ODIs and was easily the better bowler in the format.

What are you saying 'nah' to?

 

[G.I.Joe]

What are you saying 'nah' to?

The "because you'd obviously have Steyn in your team for the simple reason that he can stay fit." bit.

 

[vcs]

I didn't differentiate between Tests and ODIs with that comment.

However, the main reason for this thread was to find out who (or is it whom?) people enjoyed watching more. Should have created a poll.

 

[Jono]

The "because you'd obviously have Steyn in your team for the simple reason that he can stay fit." bit.

Right, got ya.

 

[Cricket_God]

Both had huge potential. I'm not denying that Bond could have been one of the greatest bowlers of all-time, he sure could have been. But Steyn might actually be one of the greatest bowlers of all time, when he ends his career.

He will not be among the greatest bowlers in terms of stats as in southafrica fast bowlers are made to retire early.Also i will pick steyn over bond due to fitness,heart,outswing.

 

[TT Boy]

He will not be among the greatest bowlers in terms of stats as in southafrica fast bowlers are made to retire early.Also i will pick steyn over bond due to fitness,heart,outswing.

AD played until he was 34 and Polly played test cricket until he was 35. If Steyn goes that long he will end up with comfortably 400+ test wickets.

 

[Faisal1985]

Tough comparison indeed, i guess i would go for Bond........fast, aggressive, in your face type...just has the personality to top it off with his killer bowling...

 

[akilana]

Tough comparison indeed, i guess i would go for Bond........fast, aggressive, in your face type...just has the personality to top it off with his killer bowling...

Whatever you said is more true with Steyn than Bond, IMO.

 

[Faisal1985]

Whatever you said is more true with Steyn than Bond, IMO.

Steyn is not half as aggressive looking as Bond. Steyn has the tendency to go up to the players and sledge or when he gets out spit on others...but not like Bond. Bond is a solid character.

 

[weldone]

Steyn is not half as aggressive looking as Bond. Steyn has the tendency to go up to the players and sledge or when he gets out spit on others...but not like Bond. Bond is a solid character.

True man

(Fred)

 

[akilana]

Steyn is not half as aggressive looking as Bond. Steyn has the tendency to go up to the players and sledge or when he gets out spit on others...but not like Bond. Bond is a solid character.

not true. Steyn's more aggressive, more in-your-face, better stamina, smoother actions etc. There was one incident where he spit in front of a player. You make it sound like he spat on lot of players.

 

[Polo23]

not true. Steyn's more aggressive, more in-your-face, better stamina, smoother actions etc. There was one incident where he spit in front of a player. You make it sound like he spat on lot of players.

Better stamina? Sure Bond got injured a lot, but his fitness was top notch.

Bond, IMO had one of the greatest actions of all time, unfortunately his body was unable to cope.

 

[Faisal1985]

not true. Steyn's more aggressive, more in-your-face, better stamina, smoother actions etc. There was one incident where he spit in front of a player. You make it sound like he spat on lot of players.

He spat on Benn's arm as far as i remember.

 

[Faisal1985]

Better stamina? Sure Bond got injured a lot, but his fitness was top notch.

Bond, IMO had one of the greatest actions of all time, unfortunately his body was unable to cope.

This.

His aggression was more like "I own you mate" ....Steyn's aggression is more like "I spit on you bitch"

Difference in character for sure.

 

[Briony]

Steyn. So far he's proven to be more durable and he can bowl killer spells on Indian pitches.

 

[Prince EWS]

So many people didn't read the first post.

 

[Briony]

So many people didn't read the first post.

Would prefer to watch Steyn. Not much fun watching a brittle man trying to keep himself in one piece.

 

[vcs]

Question to physiology experts on here : Was there anything inherently wrong with Bond's action or was he just unlucky to have chronic back problems? I always felt it was the latter.

 

[Kylez]

Steyn is my choice. He has played more then Bond, bowls longer spells, performed everywhere, has consistent fast outswingers and is just a great bowler all around. Don't get me wrong though, Bond was an absolute gun.

 

[Black_Warrior]

Just read the first post...I enjoyed watching Shane Bond bowl for a lot of reasons..one of them being his last name