I think it's fair enough to say the Pakistanis are at least on par with us for bowlers on a straight match up. Asif's record is outstanding - almost McGrath like, whilst they're very different bowlers Mitchell Johnson would have dreams about Asif's numbers. Aamer is still raw, but he could become anything, Bollinger is the better bowler today, but as much a fan of the Rug as I am, Aamer will be a far bigger star. Gul is solid, and at worst Siddle's equal, but probably shades him. If Kaneria had grown up in Campsie instead of Karachi then Nathan Hauritz would be a one tester.
As an attack (and as much as it pains me to say it) it's Watson as the fourth seamer that gives us the edge.
If the Pakis could field like even a decent First Grade side they'd be sitting 1-1 in the series and we could have be 5-80 yesterday morning and looking right down the barrell. It's a shame because quality bowlers like Asif, Aamer and Kaneria deserve better than what their captain and fielders give them.
