Is Mitchell Johnson a better bat than Michael Bevan was

[skipjack]

Ok tongue is gently placed in the cheek, but here is a quick summary:

Johnson has more shots (he practically plays every shot in the book). He actually plays full blooded shots too, rather than "dinky" dabs and prods.

Johnson is more powerful. Big boy. Big shots.

Johnson has better timing. Hits the ball crisper than Bevo ever did (he was more of a nudger.)

Johnson can play the short ball. Bevan couldn't.

Both average in the 20's in Test cricket.





Am I nuts?




Of course I know that Johnson never faces the (first) new ball, and this is all a bit of a giggle. Bevan's first class stats are also pretty darn good.

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Short answer, no.

Long answer, no.

 

[Underdog]

Should I start a 'Was Michael Bevan a better bowler than Mitchell Johnson is'?

Johnson
Wickets - 58
Average - 30.41
Best - 9/69

Bevan
Wickets - 29
Average - 24.24
Best - 10/113

 

[Biggie]

Short answer, no.

Long answer, no.

What he said.

 

[blackhead&boil]

stupid thread.


lock, please!!

 

[DoubleO7]

LOL! You cant be serious.

 

[Cooldude]

Should I start a 'Was Michael Bevan a better bowler than Mitchell Johnson is'?

Johnson
Wickets - 58
Average - 30.41
Best - 9/69

Bevan
Wickets - 29
Average - 24.24
Best - 10/113

I disagree with the topic starter's question and agree with this man's opinion

 

[Cotchin 9]

If they developed Mitch Johnson could he be a genuine all-rounder? He has a pretty decent technique, plays his shots and is very powerful.

Just a thought.

 

[Ill Chicken]

But still bats like a rabbit. If they were looking to turn anyone into an all-rounder, it should have been Brett Lee.

 

[jgb99]

If they developed Mitch Johnson could he be a genuine all-rounder? He has a pretty decent technique, plays his shots and is very powerful.

Just a thought.

He does, but he has a tail-enders brain and patience ...

 

[Tyberious Funk]

IMHO, Johnson should be batting above Lee.

 

[Johnson#26]

Bevan was miles overrated IMO. Hussey is better than Bevan was.

 

[MCE]

Bevan was miles overrated IMO. Hussey is better than Bevan was.

Ya think?!?!?

 

[Ill Chicken]

Hussey is no Bevan.

 

[MCE]

Hussey is no Bevan.

You're right - Hussey has succeeded in both forms of the game.

 

[courtjester]

Johnson has been reminding me a lot of Wasim Akram in all aspects.

 

[Kahuna]

Johnson has been reminding me a lot of Wasim Akram in all aspects.

Except for actually swinging the ball.

Johnson also comes across as a arrogant prick, Wasim didn't

 

[Freo Big Fella]

Johnson also comes across as a arrogant prick, Wasim didn't

Rofl.

 

[davey_magik]

Johnson has been reminding me a lot of Wasim Akram in all aspects.

Leave this board now and don't come back.

 

[stmookeyj]

Oh yeah, he's nuts. Come back when he's guided us home in several ODI run chases.

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Bevan was a better batsman than the Don. Just look at their ODI averages.

 

[Belnakor]

IMHO, Johnson should be batting above Lee.

definately.

I would like to see Johnson as a nightwatchmen, he tends to throw his wicket away in the tail going "the tonk".

Though thumbs up to guys like Clark - i'm sick of the stogey tailender who tries to stick around and play proper cricket shots. The only one who could pull that off was Dizzy. You need the tailenders to slog.

 

[emperor]

definately.

I would like to see Johnson as a nightwatchmen, he tends to throw his wicket away in the tail going "the tonk".

Though thumbs up to guys like Clark - i'm sick of the stogey tailender who tries to stick around and play proper cricket shots. The only one who could pull that off was Dizzy. You need the tailenders to slog.

agreed

 

[DoubleO7]

x2

 

[DoubleO7]

Johnson has been reminding me a lot of Wasim Akram in all aspects.

Are you serious? Johnson is wayward, cant swing it and Akram's a far better batsmen. Only things they have in common is they are both left handed and bowl very quick.