Silver Silva
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Bumrah's record vs Australia is the stuff every English bowler dreams about
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Jasprit Bumrah vs James Anderson in Tests
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Aussie_Giant
Cricket Spectator
Bumrah due to away record
I like how I am living rent free in some of your head.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Obviously, but it does in this case.
OverratedSanity
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Pretty significant difference in quality here and Bumrah has played almost 50 tests, which is hardly a small amount. He's had a near Michael Holding level career already and I obviously wouldn't take Anderson over him either. Would vote Anderson if Bumrah'd only played 20-25 or something.
PlayerComparisons
International Captain
Anderson vs Shami would be closer
andruid
International Coach
Longevity
Kirkut
International Regular
Yep, New Zealand and threat of a big injury are the only things that keep him away from being a perfect bowler.
DrWolverine
International Captain
Away Tests
Lillee : 26
Garner : 29
Cummins : 31
Rabada : 33
Donald : 34
Bumrah : 35
Holding : 37
Steyn : 37
Hadlee : 43
Ambrose : 46
Marshall : 50
Imran : 50
But enough to judge his talent as a bowler there.
12 Tests. 47 wickets. Avg of 17. SR of 35.
Lillee : 26
Garner : 29
Cummins : 31
Rabada : 33
Donald : 34
Bumrah : 35
Holding : 37
Steyn : 37
Hadlee : 43
Ambrose : 46
Marshall : 50
Imran : 50
True.
But enough to judge his talent as a bowler there.
12 Tests. 47 wickets. Avg of 17. SR of 35.
Anderson’s record is pretty impressive if we count from 2014 onwards. In his final 10 years of his career, he played 97 tests and picked 364 wickets at avg of 22. This includes a relatively below par final two years in 2023 and 2024.
I think he was simply a mediocre bowler in 2000s and post 2010, he became a really different bowler who operated at almost ATG level for next 12-13 years.
I think he was simply a mediocre bowler in 2000s and post 2010, he became a really different bowler who operated at almost ATG level for next 12-13 years.
centurymaker
Cricketer Of The Year
If a team could only have a Bumrah or an Anderson, in strictly just tests, then they'd more likely take an Anderson. They'd get insane longevity. Your bowling attack is good to go for 180+ tests / 20+ years!
(Even though Bumrah obviously is a much better bowler)
(Even though Bumrah obviously is a much better bowler)
Thala_0710
International Captain
Would you have Anderson over Garner also?
centurymaker
Cricketer Of The Year
His away record and his record against Australia is what hurts him. Post 2010, he was still only taking 3.2 wickets per match away from home.
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centurymaker
Cricketer Of The Year
Possibly. But not sure what 58 tests in that era is equivalent to in modern era.. if it is still around 60 tests, then I'd still take an Anderson's career as it would add much 'more value' to your side than a Garner's career. You'd get a very good bowler for 20-22 years. (He could still play tests right now).
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Garner for his batting.