Ravi Ashwin or Ravi Jadeja? Who is the better all-rounder?

[mr_mister]

Their current test averages at the time of writing:


Batting:

Ashwin - 29.72 (62 tests)
Jadeja - 31.26 (37 tests)

Bowling:

Ashwin - 25.59 (62 tests)
Jadeja - 23.03 (37 tests)



The numbers don't lie and they spell disaster for Ashwin.

 

[vcs]

Jadeja has been better for a couple of years TBH.

 

[CricAddict]

Jadeja has always been better with the bat. With ball, they are more or less equals.

 

[ankitj]

That bowling average of Jadeja certainly flatters him.

 

[GoodAreasShane]

Definitely think Jadeja is the better batsman, always have. Ashwin had somewhat of a purple patch, but a lot of his runs then came against tired attacks after the top order had already fired. Bowling wise it's much of a muchness, Jaddu has the slightly better record but that is partly down to play less tests overseas than Ashwin

 

[Daemon]

Bowling wise Ashwin was definitely superior early on. Since the England series at home though Jadeja's had more success with the ball.

 

[BoyBrumby]

I'd definitely play both of them, even in English conditions.

Currently one would have to give it to Jadeja though. I think the predominance of lefties in England's top order maybe convinced the Indian selectors to go with Ashwin, but I think they missed a trick not having both in the XI.

 

[Agricultural]

Jadeja's very effective. He isn't great on the eye and I can't argue with his figures. As of right now Jadeja.

 

[Migara]

Jadeja probably might end up as the best left arm spinner in history of cricket.

 

[trundler]

Jadeja probably might end up as the best left arm spinner in history of cricket.

Herath probably second best already. I expect Maharaj to be up there eventually too, well clear of Jadeja.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Herath probably second best already. I expect Maharaj to be up there eventually too, well clear of Jadeja.

Because no one existed before the year 2000?

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Better than Underwood? He'd be even 'deadlier' with DRS

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Anyway not only is Rachin Ravindra going to average 55 with the bat, he'll also be sub 25 with the ball.

 

[Migara]

Better than Underwood? He'd be even 'deadlier' with DRS

Without sticky wickets?

 

[cnerd123]

One day Jadeja doesn't even get nominated in the Top 43 Spinners Of All Time, next he's beating Ashwin in this poll

CW is so fickle

 

[TheJediBrah]

One day Jadeja doesn't even get nominated in the Top 43 Spinners Of All Time, next he's beating Ashwin in this poll

CW is so fickle

lol I was just thinking this. I swear like a month ago the opinion on Jadeja on here was shockingly low, then one decent game and everyone loves him.

 

[Starfighter]

Without sticky wickets?

I don't think that the conditions in England during Underwood's career favoured him any more than the conditions in India recently favour Jadeja. Plus modern non-Asian batsmen, and some even some from there, can't play spin for ****.

 

[mr_mister]

haha yeah it's pretty funny. Ashwin having a few poor tests and Ravi having one decent one made a big difference it seems

 

[cnerd123]

I voted on this poll based on current form and my Jaddu fanboyism, but Ashwin clearly has the superior career as an allrounder.

 

[Migara]

haha yeah it's pretty funny. Ashwin having a few poor tests and Ravi having one decent one made a big difference it seems

This asks about all rounder. Ashwin clearly is the better bowler. Jadeja is a proper top order batsmen. You don't get hacks scoring multiple triple centuries in FCC. Jadeja is a far better player of pace than Ashwin. As an AR, it's not even close if they play for their full potential.