Who is Better Between Mitchell Starc and Mohammad Amir?

G’day, thanks for the question. While both are exceptional bowlers, neither has quite reached their full potential yet. Amir, who is approximately two years younger, is expected to become a legendary bowler by the end of his career. Currently, Starc has better statistics, but if he continues to perform at a high level, he could also achieve legendary status. Personally, I focus more on Test Cricket as I believe the shorter formats are unfair to bowlers.

Paraphrasing and Analysing Cricket Expert Opinions

To be a true great bowler, one needs to have a strike rate of around 45 and an average of around 23 to 27 in Test Cricket. Both Starc and Amir have a lot to improve upon. Based on Test statistics, Starc seems to be slightly ahead, but either would be a valuable addition to any team. Starc is considered more reliable and consistent, while Amir is seen as more lethal and dangerous when at his best.

Comparing the Players

Record in International Cricket

Let’s start with their Test, ODI, and T20 records:

1. Bowling

Player Test ODI T20 Mitchell Starc More wickets Better all-around performance Better average Mohammad Amir Better economy rate More wickets Similar economy rate

2. Batting

Player Test ODI T20 Mitchell Starc More runs Less runs Less runs Mohammad Amir Less runs More runs Less runs

3. Awards

Player Test ODI T20 Mitchell Starc 1 Man of the Match 4 Man of the Series and 6 Man of the Match awards 1 Man of the Match Mohammad Amir 1 Man of the Series and 2 Man of the Match awards 1 Man of the Match 1 Man of the Series and 1 Man of the Match

4. Influence on the Game

Mitchell Starc: A key reason behind Australia's 2015 World Cup victory. Reputable for bowling to end-batsmen. Mohammad Amir: Significant contribution in Pakistan's 2009 T20 World Cup win. Suspended for 5 years due to spot-fixing scandal. Note: Since Amir’s ban, his comeback performance hasn't been at par with his early career peak.

Conclusion

In my opinion, I would rate Mitchell Starc above Mohammad Amir based on their achievements and consistent performances. However, both players have unique strengths that make them valuable assets to their teams in different formats.

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