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Younis Khan vs James Anderson

Who is the better test cricketer?

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BazBall21

BazBall21

International Captain
Younis Khan's general batting strategy was to play quality pace out and target weak pace bowlers and spinners. He was a great player of spin and had amazing powers of concentration so this proved very successful. Some Pakistan commentators in the mid-2000s preferred Yousuf because he was more elegant, but they soon realised that Younis was a lot mentally stronger.

I have always suspected though that it would have been more difficult for him in both the 90s and the present era due to much greater pace depth. This creates a more challenging environment for players who essentially look to survive good pace bowling rather than attack it because their scoring outlets are reduced quite significantly if their approach/skillset doesn't change.

I think Dravid (another successful 2000s player who aimed to play out quality pacers) would have enjoyed a more natural transition if they both looked to take quality pace on more. Their ODI records are a case in point for this. This is why I think Pujara would have been more prolific compared to some aggressive players of similar stature in the 2000s, whilst also suspecting they would have done better than him in the 90s.

Anderson though obviously isn't without his flaws either. Have always viewed him as more of a good supporting bowler in the southern hemisphere than a devastating spearhead but he has got moderately better pretty much everywhere as his career has gone on. The recent tours of Pak and NZ were customary to that. In the late peak though there was still the accusation that he didn't bowl enough to be a stock bowler and didn't take enough wickets to be a strike bowler. Think this was harsh in some instances and fair in others (last Australia tour for example). More than half of his career did come in a batting era but he did still take nearly twenty years to get his away average under 30.

To conclude, I don't mind either answer here. Think they're both great in the right conditions and serviceable in more challenging/alien conditions.
 
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BazBall21

BazBall21

International Captain
PlayerComparisons said:
Yeah it’s very close.
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Sticking with Anderson. He did take a very long time to get his away average below 30 but an awful start contributed to that and I think by and large he had tougher overseas bowling conditions than Younis' overseas batting conditions.
 
Coronis

Coronis

Hall of Fame Member
BazBall21 said:
Sticking with Anderson. He did take a very long time to get his away average below 30 but an awful start contributed to that and I think by and large he had tougher overseas bowling conditions than Younis' overseas batting conditions.
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Don’t worry, it’ll pop above 30 again soon.
 
Adorable Asshole

Adorable Asshole

International Regular
BazBall21 said:
Sticking with Anderson. He did take a very long time to get his away average below 30 but an awful start contributed to that and I think by and large he had tougher overseas bowling conditions than Younis' overseas batting conditions.
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I voted Anderson but if we take Younis slip fielding into account it's extremely close.
 
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denizmack

Cricket Spectator
Certainly, if we see the career in Test cricket statistics for both Yunus Khan and James Anderson:

*Yunus Khan*:
- Total Test Matches: 118
- Runs Scored: 10,099
- Batting Average: 52.05
- Centuries: 34
- Double Centuries: 6
- Highest Score: 218
- Catches Taken: 54

*James Anderson*:
- Total Test Matches: 174 (as of my last knowledge update in January 2022)
- Wickets Taken: 632
- Bowling Average: 26.60
- 5-Wicket Hauls: 30
- 10-Wicket Hauls: 3
- Best Bowling Figures: 7/42

Yunus Khan's records reflect his outstanding batting career, with over 10,000 runs at an average of 52.05 and 34 centuries. James Anderson, on the other hand, is one of the leading wicket-takers in Test cricket, with an impressive 632 wickets. Comparing them depends on whether you prioritize batting or bowling performances.

But.....

if we go with the stats and records then:

Based on the statistics and records in Test cricket, it's clear that James Anderson has an exceptional record as a fast bowler. He is one of the leading wicket-takers in Test cricket history with 632 wickets at a bowling average of 26.60. His 30 five-wicket hauls and 3 ten-wicket hauls are remarkable achievements.

While Yunus Khan has a stellar batting record with over 10,000 runs and 34 centuries, the comparison between a batsman and a bowler can be subjective. In terms of individual performance and impact on matches, James Anderson's records as a bowler stand out. However, the "best" Test cricketer can vary depending on whether you prioritize batting or bowling, and personal preferences.

Both Yunus Khan and James Anderson have made significant contributions to their respective teams and have left a lasting legacy in Test cricket.
 
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Adorable Asshole

Adorable Asshole

International Regular
denizmack said:
Certainly, if we see the career in Test cricket statistics for both Yunus Khan and James Anderson:

*Yunus Khan*:
- Total Test Matches: 118
- Runs Scored: 10,099
- Batting Average: 52.05
- Centuries: 34
- Double Centuries: 6
- Highest Score: 218
- Catches Taken: 54

*James Anderson*:
- Total Test Matches: 174 (as of my last knowledge update in January 2022)
- Wickets Taken: 632
- Bowling Average: 26.60
- 5-Wicket Hauls: 30
- 10-Wicket Hauls: 3
- Best Bowling Figures: 7/42

Yunus Khan's records reflect his outstanding batting career, with over 10,000 runs at an average of 52.05 and 34 centuries. James Anderson, on the other hand, is one of the leading wicket-takers in Test cricket, with an impressive 632 wickets. Comparing them depends on whether you prioritize batting or bowling performances.

But.....

if we go with the stats and records then:

Based on the statistics and records in Test cricket, it's clear that James Anderson has an exceptional record as a fast bowler. He is one of the leading wicket-takers in Test cricket history with 632 wickets at a bowling average of 26.60. His 30 five-wicket hauls and 3 ten-wicket hauls are remarkable achievements.

While Yunus Khan has a stellar batting record with over 10,000 runs and 34 centuries, the comparison between a batsman and a bowler can be subjective. In terms of individual performance and impact on matches, James Anderson's records as a bowler stand out. However, the "best" Test cricketer can vary depending on whether you prioritize batting or bowling, and personal preferences.

Both Yunus Khan and James Anderson have made significant contributions to their respective teams and have left a lasting legacy in Test cricket.
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Hi ChatGPT
 
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