James Muirhead or Scott Borthwick, who has a better future??

[karan316]

Both young spinners with tremendous potential, one has a fair bit of domestic experience, one has been fast tracked to the national team.
Muirhead has looked pretty impressive to me, and looks like he'll be given a fair bit of exposure since people are showing a lot of faith in him. Borthwick, with the amount of FC experience he has might just do better in the longer formats and won't need a long time to settle down, since experience is a lot more important for a spinner to get better at the art.
Who's your pick?? who has a better future??

 

[the big bambino]

I'd like to be allowed to compare them to Warne or even Qadir but, you know - different eras.

 

[karan316]

I'd like to be allowed to compare them to Warne or even Qadir but, you know - different eras.

I know what you are pointing at, But this is less of a comparison thread and more of a prediction thread wherein m just asking who looks more promising and has better chances to do well depending on various other factors which might involve in their growth.

 

[superkingdave]

Borthwick doesn't have tremendous potential. If he is lucky he will become a batsman who is a handy part timer.

Haven't seen the other guy so can't comment.

 

[Riggins]

they're both ****.

 

[karan316]

they're both ****.

Are you Fawad Ahmed? Or Monty Panesar?

 

[Riggins]

lol yeah i really rate those two guys.

 

[uvelocity]

they're both ****.

this. but you can still pick one - muirhead.

neither worth a thread

 

[the big bambino]

I know what you are pointing at, But this is less of a comparison thread and more of a prediction thread wherein m just asking who looks more promising and has better chances to do well depending on various other factors which might involve in their growth.

I was only having a gentle shot. From what I've seen and mostly heard I don't think Borthwick will kick on. Muirhead looks very good. He was expensive in a fc match recently and may have trouble holding his line for long spells. A problem that didn't occur in the bbl (for obvious reasons) and where he looked good. Would pick Muirhead of the two at this early stage.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Talk was that after playing for Aus in the T20, he'd bowled a heap of tripe for Vics, 2nd XI and club.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

As long as they prove they are better long term than Salisbury and Schofield would be a start.

Not seen enough of the Aussie lad but can't see Borthwick being much use long term for England unless he is used more as a batsman who bowls.

 

[Julian87]

I don't see Muirhead doing much damage in Shield until he can bowl more than four balls in a row in the batsman's half of the pitch.