JH Kallis v SM Pollock

Langeveldt · 13-02-2004, 12:53 PM

Ive heard it mentioned, that SM Pollock is the finest all rounder of the current era.. He is a fine cricketer, a gem.. but I rate Kallis a lot more than Pollie as an allrounder..

Just like to hear some opinions on the matter

Sanz · 13-02-2004, 01:09 PM

As a Bowler Pollock is way better than Kallis and is among the best in the world. As a batsman he has done well whenever he has got an opportunity. Kallis isn't impressive as a bowler lately.

So my vote goes to Pollock.

Armadillo · 13-02-2004, 01:10 PM

pollock known to be a fine bowler but its the same with kallis' batting, tough one to call, try the experts

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Langeveldt · 13-02-2004, 01:12 PM

Which reminds me, i should have put a poll up.. oh well..

Tom Halsey · 13-02-2004, 01:14 PM

Erm, the best there is around, but far from the be-all-and-end-all.

This is directed at Adil's post.

Sanz · 13-02-2004, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by Armadillo
pollock known to be a fine bowler but its the same with kallis' batting, tough one to call, try the experts

Well Pollock doesn't get enough opportunities as a batsmen, Whereas Kallis does get to bowl regularly.

Mr Mxyzptlk · 13-02-2004, 03:07 PM

Pollock is a league ahead of Kallis as a bowler but Kallis is a league ahead of Pollock as a batsman. Thus I rate them equally and I rate South Africa as the most well-rounded team in cricket due to that fact that they possess two of the greatest allrounders in the game IMO.

Langeveldt · 13-02-2004, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr Mxyzptlk
Pollock is a league ahead of Kallis as a bowler but Kallis is a league ahead of Pollock as a batsman. Thus I rate them equally and I rate South Africa as the most well-rounded team in cricket due to that fact that they possess two of the greatest allrounders in the game IMO.

Good post

Anil · 13-02-2004, 04:46 PM

Pollock is a much better bowler and Kallis is a much better batsman right now. IMO, Kallis has had a much better opportunity to develop as a bowler compared to Pollock as a batsman, so we really can't make a sound judgement at this point. What can be said is that both are way ahead of anyone else and SA should consider themselves lucky to have the services of both in the same era.

Mr. P · 13-02-2004, 06:16 PM

Agree with most of the posts here, Kallis way ahead of Pollock's batting, Pollock way ahead of Kallis's bowling.

But I would prefer to have Kallis the bowler in my side then Pollock the batter.

I vote Kallis

Eclipse · 13-02-2004, 06:54 PM

I am yet to be convinced about Kallis batting against quality bowling he typicaly murders the weeker bowling teams.

So I would say Pollock.

Craig · 14-02-2004, 03:25 AM

Beside Australia Eclipse, how many quality bowling line-ups are there? Obviously he doesnt play against South Africa.

I can say that using your logic to apply to many cricketers.

iamdavid · 14-02-2004, 03:28 AM

IMO Kallis's bowling is on par with Pollock's batting in the slightly below test class category.
They are capable of doing a job in that disipline but dont have the consistency to earn a test place on that skill alone.

I also rate Kallis's batting dead even with Pollock's bowling in the world class category.
They would both be superb players on that disipline alone , the added allround ability is just a bonus.

They are also pretty well equal in the feild.

I honestly cant seperate them , they are both wonderful players & the two best allrounders in the world.

Neil Pickup · 14-02-2004, 03:30 AM

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Originally posted by iamdavid
I also rate Kallis's bowling dead even with Pollock's bowling in the world class category.
They would both be superb players on that disipline alone , the added allround ability is just a bonus.

Kallis' batting, you mean?

iamdavid · 14-02-2004, 03:36 AM

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Originally posted by Neil Pickup
Kallis' batting, you mean?

Ok at least give me 5 minutes to edit the typo's in my post before you whinge

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iamdavid International Debutant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2,111	IMO Kallis's bowling is on par with Pollock's batting in the slightly below test class category. They are capable of doing a job in that disipline but dont have the consistency to earn a test place on that skill alone. I also rate Kallis's batting dead even with Pollock's bowling in the world class category. They would both be superb players on that disipline alone , the added allround ability is just a bonus. They are also pretty well equal in the feild. I honestly cant seperate them , they are both wonderful players & the two best allrounders in the world. Last edited by iamdavid; 14-02-2004 at 03:32 AM.

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13-02-2004, 01:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sanz Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: USA Posts: 16,228	As a Bowler Pollock is way better than Kallis and is among the best in the world. As a batsman he has done well whenever he has got an opportunity. Kallis isn't impressive as a bowler lately. So my vote goes to Pollock.

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Langeveldt Soutie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Stellenbosch - South Africa Posts: 29,336	Which reminds me, i should have put a poll up.. oh well..

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Mr. P International Vice-Captain Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: . Posts: 4,710	Agree with most of the posts here, Kallis way ahead of Pollock's batting, Pollock way ahead of Kallis's bowling. But I would prefer to have Kallis the bowler in my side then Pollock the batter. I vote Kallis

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Eclipse International Debutant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nere a Spoon Posts: 2,873	I am yet to be convinced about Kallis batting against quality bowling he typicaly murders the weeker bowling teams. So I would say Pollock.

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