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Originally Posted by Milo On who might be the better bowler I think you could argue either way. However, as a new ball bowler there were many as good as McGrath (Lillee, Marshall, Garner, Hadlee, Imran, Donald were all as dangerous against all opponents). As a leg spinner, Warne was without challenge.
In 20 years, people will not be talking about McGrath. Someone will have risen up to take his place. They will still be talking about Warne. | Exactly correct, you can name fast bowlers who were as good as or better than McGrath but you cant name a spinner as good as Warne.
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