I don't think it matters which country you're from. If you're not enjoying Mitchell Johnson right now, you're not a cricket fan. He's hit rare form and really is the most entertaining cricketer out there right now. So here's my question:
Is Mitchell Johnson a bowler more akin to Dennis Lillee or Jeff Thompson?
I have a couple of Australian friends. One I know thinks that Jeff Thompson was the most overrated bowler of all time, mainly because he bowled so much rubbish (apparently!). However, other experts I know state Thompson's best, which was around about the time of the 75/76 West Indies Series, was incredible. Tony Cozier once stated Thompson was the difference in 75/76, which is saying something when you think the series was won 5-1.
Dennis Lille doesn't get enough love at CW. He's by almost unanimous testimony of all the players who played against him (Botham, Willis, Hadlee, Kahn), and those who saw him (Dickie Bird, Richie Benaud, etc) the best fast bowler ever. In addition to being aggressive, he was tactically shrewd. He also carried the Australian bowling attack more than people realize. Look at the load he carried during Botham's Ashes.
Who is Mitchell Johnson more like? Does he rely on pace and intimidation like Thommo? Or is he more tactical, while being aggressive, like Lillee?
Is Mitchell Johnson a bowler more akin to Dennis Lillee or Jeff Thompson?
I have a couple of Australian friends. One I know thinks that Jeff Thompson was the most overrated bowler of all time, mainly because he bowled so much rubbish (apparently!). However, other experts I know state Thompson's best, which was around about the time of the 75/76 West Indies Series, was incredible. Tony Cozier once stated Thompson was the difference in 75/76, which is saying something when you think the series was won 5-1.
Dennis Lille doesn't get enough love at CW. He's by almost unanimous testimony of all the players who played against him (Botham, Willis, Hadlee, Kahn), and those who saw him (Dickie Bird, Richie Benaud, etc) the best fast bowler ever. In addition to being aggressive, he was tactically shrewd. He also carried the Australian bowling attack more than people realize. Look at the load he carried during Botham's Ashes.
Who is Mitchell Johnson more like? Does he rely on pace and intimidation like Thommo? Or is he more tactical, while being aggressive, like Lillee?
