AndyZaltzHair
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Who would you prefer in your team?
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Les Ames vs Alan Knott
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capt_Luffy
International Debutant
It's kinda surprising there isn't another Ames vs Knott thread here; given how many goddamn Kallis vs Sanga threads exists.....
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
There's probably a Kallis vs Ames thread and a Kallis vs Knott thread we could use comparatively.
Red_Ink_Squid
Cricketer Of The Year
a massive zebra
International Captain
Knott the better keeper and Ames while the better batsman was very much a downhill skier
a massive zebra
International Captain
Not really comparable bats, except based on Test stats against the best side of their time. Ames has over 100 first class centuries and a Test average over 40. Knott was never a top class batsman at any level of professional cricket. But Knott's ATG keeping takes this, IMO.
capt_Luffy
International Debutant
Knott was a better keeper by miles, but they weren't really comparable bats. Yes, Ames had downhill skied his fair bit; but he also has 100 FC centuries and I believe for a 2-3 year peak averaged 60+ in FC. It's close due to Knott being one of the finest glovesman, but Ames himself was a very fine keeper; probably capable of playing for England even if he batted like Tallon or Grout.