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  1. MasterBlaster24

    Scyld Berry 30 greatest test fast bowlers

    Just to clarify, I already mentioned that Ames had a poor series with the bat during the Bodyline tour (1932/33). That was definitely his weakest Ashes performance. But aside from that, he actually did quite well in the 1934 and 1938 Ashes series. His only other dip came in 1936/37, which, as I...
  2. MasterBlaster24

    Scyld Berry 30 greatest test fast bowlers

    Tbh, I don’t think Les Ames' Ashes record is that bad at all. Yes, he had a poor series with the bat in 1932/33 (Bodyline), but that was a low-scoring series overall and tough for most batsmen. He actually did quite well in 1934 and 1938, contributing significantly with the bat in both series...
  3. MasterBlaster24

    2nd Test (Edgbaston) - July 2nd

    Washington Sundar likely to replace Sai Sudharsan. Karun Nair to bat at No.3 in the 2nd Test. (Express Sports).
  4. MasterBlaster24

    Are Specialist Wicketkeepers a Thing of the Past?

    Yes, I’m aware that India had MS Dhoni during the 2000s. But Dhoni was already a very good keeper along with being an excellent batter, so there was no reason to replace him with a pure specialist. What I was really trying to say is that the role of the wicketkeeper has evolved significantly...
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    Are Specialist Wicketkeepers a Thing of the Past?

    I see your point about the game moving in cycles. Perhaps if a high-scoring, flat-pitch era returns in the future, teams might once again prefer specialist wicketkeepers over good batters who can also keep. But for now, I believe teams are unlikely to prioritize specialist keepers over capable...
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    Are Specialist Wicketkeepers a Thing of the Past?

    Over the last decade, we’ve seen a clear shift in how teams pick their wicketkeepers. Players like Pant, Bairstow are chosen more for their batting than their glovework. Even someone like Ben Foakes, arguably the best keeper in the world, has struggled to hold his spot because he doesn’t offer...
  7. MasterBlaster24

    WISDEN'S CURRENT TEST XI

    Here's Wisden's current Test XI – any changes you'd make?
  8. MasterBlaster24

    Benaud vs Kapil vs Jadeja

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    In terms of pure bowling skill, is Bumrah the greatest you have seen?

    No
  10. MasterBlaster24

    Clyde Walcott vs Rohan Kanhai

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  11. MasterBlaster24

    Gordon Greenidge vs Denis Compton

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  12. MasterBlaster24

    *Official* South Africa Test Tour of Zimbabwe 2025

    I'm really excited to see Lhuan-dre Pretorius in action. I first noticed him during the SA20, where he was seriously impressive. It's great to see him making his Test debut against Zimbabwe – well deserved!
  13. MasterBlaster24

    Rohan Kanhai vs Everton Weekes

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  14. MasterBlaster24

    Ganguly vs Mathews vs Ross Taylor

    Yeah, I messed up with the sub-forum—sorry about that. There's no option for me to move it now though, so a mod would have to do it.
  15. MasterBlaster24

    Current Big 3 XI vs ROW XI. Who would win?

    Jamie Smith's keeping has been underwhelming, to be honest. I remember he dropped Salman Ali Agha during the Pakistan series, and that mistake arguably cost England the match—and possibly the series.
  16. MasterBlaster24

    Everton Weekes vs Shivnarine Chanderpaul

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    Ganguly vs Mathews vs Ross Taylor

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  18. MasterBlaster24

    Zak Crawley vs Kraigg Brathwaite

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  19. MasterBlaster24

    *Official* Australia Tour of West Indies 2025

    Brathwaite's batting really tests your patience — like a masterclass in slow-motion cricket, just without the runs to back it up.
  20. MasterBlaster24

    *Official* Australia Tour of West Indies 2025

    80 wickets at 21.63 for Jayden Seales in Test cricket. Of all of West Indies' great fast bowlers, only Wes Hall had more wickets at the same age (23).

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