Ajmal vs Saqlain

[smash84]

I reckon Ajmal has already over-taken Saqlain in Tests, personally. Voted accordingly.

I think so too. Although Saqlain went to India and did extremely well in that one series which was what really made me rate him highly in tests I suppose.

 

[ankitj]

For lot of nostalgic reasons, Saqlain. Can't be bothered to check their records.

 

[Cruxdude]

Came to India and took 20 wickets in 2 tests, I cannot rate him behind Ajmal.

 

[Yas]

Love em both! So can't pick one. Would have been interesting to see how many wickets saqlain had ended up with had he not suffered injury/loss of form and had the benefit of DRS! Lives in Leicestershire now I think!

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Saqlain's doosra looks pretty good tbh

Saqlain Mushtaq DOOSRA Simply Awesome 1999 v India - YouTube

That particular "doosra" is just a toppie.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

The ICC are a joke though...

Only many matters, yes. But they've actually backed themselves up pretty well with regards to Ajmal's action.

 

[G.I.Joe]

Came to India and took 20 wickets in 2 tests, I cannot rate him behind Ajmal.

Pretty much this.

 

[GIMH]

He is.

Hafeez is right up there atm too.

Swann a better ODI spinner comfortably

 

[Daemon]

Swann a better ODI spinner comfortably

Are we talking at the moment or careers?

 

[smash84]

That particular "doosra" is just a toppie.

dwta

Is this a toppie too?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqJuKRYMp8A&feature=relmfu

 

[GIMH]

Are we talking at the moment or careers?

I meant right now although looking into it I obviously underestimated Ajmal's one day performances. Carry on nothing to see here.

 

[Daemon]

I meant right now although looking into it I obviously underestimated Ajmal's one day performances. Carry on nothing to see here.

There is, a heartbroken Swann fan

 

[smash84]

 

[NasserFan207]

Swann's numbers are better than either in tests tbf.

Saqlain clearly the better ODI spinner, definitely an ATG in that field.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Voted for the non chucker.

 

[unam]

Voted for the non chucker.

Ajmal??

 

[smash84]

Swann's numbers are better than either in tests tbf.

.

How so?

Isn't Ajmal quicker to 100 wickets as well as has a better avg than Swann?

Saeed Ajmal | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo

Graeme Swann | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[NasserFan207]

How so?

Isn't Ajmal quicker to 100 wickets as well as has a better avg than Swann?

Saeed Ajmal | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo

Graeme Swann | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo

I guess so, but Swann has been doing it a bit longer and Ajmal may struggle a bit when he has to bowl to better players of spin.

 

[smash84]

hmmm......fair enough

 

[Agent Nationaux]

Not many good players of spin left.