Harold Larwood vs Ian Botham (better bowler)

[Johan]

Larwood described Botham's bowling as overrated and rubbish, declaring that Botham couldn't even burst through a paper bag at his top speed, implying that Botham was too slow for his taste. So, who was the better red ball Bowler?

 

[DrWolverine]

First class : Larwood
Test career : Botham

 

[Johan]

Peer Rep: Larwood

 

[Johan]

Compton if you ask him Larwood vs Botham

 

[capt_Luffy]

Larwood was the better bowler, though one can argue Botham had the better career in Tests, I don't think judging players by only their Test careers is right for older ones. Also, FFs, please add "Better bowler" in the poll question. Can already see it's Botham vs Larwood, would be better to know how we are comparing them.