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[skip1973]

 Anderson went through a purple patch for 2 years where he averaged under 25, the rest of his career had been around 30, well above for a large chunk of it. Good bowler but certainly no great.

[joeylough]

in terms of this series there is clearly only one winner.

[Gerry SA]

James Anderson has upped the stakes in this rivalry!

After being carted for 28 off an over, he's now a joint world record holder(with Robin Peterson) for most runs conceded in a Test over.

I doubt Mitch will entertain the thought of joining Anderson though 😂

[Johng]

James Anderson has upped the stakes in this rivalry!

After being carted for 28 off an over, he's now a joint world record holder(with Robin Peterson) for most runs conceded in a Test over.

I doubt Mitch will entertain the thought of joining Anderson though 😂

This is the Jimmy Anderson of old!!!

[tim2000s]

I don't think I've seen a more knackered looking bowler on a test field.....

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[cricketbadger]

Not even the energy to have a moan when a catch went down. Just not been his series, simple as. He hasn't suddenly become a poor bowler, much like Johnson isn't suddenly the greatest ever bowler. Just 2 bowlers, one in red hot form and catches sticking, another out of form and lacking any luck

[vividgreen]

So guys, a little water has passed under the bridge since this topic raised it's ugly head......

Has anyone's opinion changed as to who is the better bowler since everyone was flogging Mitchell Johnson as a lame duck with no consistency...... I know who I would want in my side.

The most lethal bowler in world cricket, a superb athlete/fielder and a batsmen who can score freely - only one choice comes to mind.....

Hello........ Is anyone out there

[Cedrictoad]

So guys, a little water has passed under the bridge since this topic raised it's ugly head......

Has anyone's opinion changed as to who is the better bowler since everyone was flogging Mitchell Johnson as a lame duck with no consistency...... I know who I would want in my side.

The most lethal bowler in world cricket, a superb athlete/fielder and a batsmen who can score freely - only one choice comes to mind.....

Hello........ Is anyone out there

I agree with almost everything you have said, except, I wouldn't class Jimmy as a free scoring batsman... he is more of a technically correct collector

[smilley792]

Currently Johnson's stock is high,

Pace to spare
Accuracy
Fear
An awesome tache

Who cares about his batting, he can bat 11 asking as he bowls like this!


If he can keep this level of performance for two years, he will become a legend within the game!


Will be great when cummins comes off age to, two 90mph plus bowlers at each end? Wowsers.

[Cedrictoad]

Assuming that Cummins can stay fit for longer than 5 seconds.

With Starc at full pace there would be 3 bowlers of 90+ mph

[Cedrictoad]

Also bring back the Wild thing and have a 90+mph only pace attack

[fasteddie]

So guys, a little water has passed under the bridge since this topic raised it's ugly head......

Has anyone's opinion changed as to who is the better bowler since everyone was flogging Mitchell Johnson as a lame duck with no consistency...... I know who I would want in my side.

The most lethal bowler in world cricket, a superb athlete/fielder and a batsmen who can score freely - only one choice comes to mind.....

Hello........ Is anyone out there

I'd take Anderson for skill and longevity but right now I would have Johnson.

Not sure how long Johnson can keep this run of form going. He's either a world beater or panel beater. Very unpredictable. He seems to balance on the head of a pin.

[Vic Nicholas]

With a bowling average sitting at 27.81, Mitchell Johnson has a bowling average that Jimmy Anderson can only dream about in his wet dreams.

Anderson will never get near Ryan Harris, Mitchell Johnson...or even the average of Peter Siddle.

Jimmy Anderson is the poster boy for everything that stinks about English cricket. He is extremely overrated and lacks any kind of ticker.

He will be rated an all time legend of English cricket along with those other overrated duds, Flintoff and Harmison.

Broad, on the other hand has ticker in spades and will continue to improve.

[smilley792]

With a bowling average sitting at 27.81, Mitchell Johnson has a bowling average that Jimmy Anderson can only dream about in his wet dreams.

Anderson will never get near Ryan Harris, Mitchell Johnson...or even the average of Peter Siddle.

Jimmy Anderson is the poster boy for everything that stinks about English cricket. He is extremely overrated and lacks any kind of ticker.

He will be rated an all time legend of English cricket along with those other overrated duds, Flintoff and Harmison.

Broad, on the other hand has ticker in spades and will continue to improve.

Wey hey chips back on Vic's shoulder.


Why not heap praise on Johnson instead of having the same rant over and over again?

[fasteddie]

With a bowling average sitting at 27.81, Mitchell Johnson has a bowling average that Jimmy Anderson can only dream about in his wet dreams.

Anderson will never get near Ryan Harris, Mitchell Johnson...or even the average of Peter Siddle.

Jimmy Anderson is the poster boy for everything that stinks about English cricket. He is extremely overrated and lacks any kind of ticker.

He will be rated an all time legend of English cricket along with those other overrated duds, Flintoff and Harmison.

Broad, on the other hand has ticker in spades and will continue to improve.

Courage of your convictions and not worried about sharing it. I like it.

I agree about Flintoff and Harmison, at their best only erratically and on very short bursts.