Zaltzman's alternate awards for India-England so far
After India's 106-run win in Visakhapatnam, we got the player of the match (Jasprit Bumrah), Game Changer of the Match (Yashasvi Jaiswal), Smart Saver of the Match (Ben Foakes) and Striker of the Match (Jaiswal).
There was also the prize which I didn't really catch the name of the match (Shubman Gill), the traditional standards of forty-something years, the challenger of the match (James Anderson), the least remaining stumps after an unplayable match yorker. (Ollie Pope), Unusual drag of the match (Ben Stokes) and Playing surface of the match (the pitch - well deserved).
Inspired by these, I present the Zaltzman Gratuitous Statistical Awards for the series so far.
Queen Victoria's Prize for 19th Century Bowling Statistics - James AndersonSeven of these matches were in Asia (one in Sri Lanka, four in India, two in Pakistan), where he took 27 wickets with a average of 14.7, with an economy rate of 1.99.
Among all guest bowlers in Asia, only two - Australia's Glenn McGrath and New Zealand's Richard Hadlee - have ever had a better average over a seven-Test run.< /p>Scrooge Memorial Award for his parsimonious bowling against Bazballian England - Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah's economy rate is perhaps not the most surprising aspect of his bowling in this series, with match figures of 6-69 and 9-91 containing a series of misplaced stumps and confused edges, but it highlights how his unique cocktail of skills presented Stokes' England with the most individual challenge difficult they have ever faced.
His first out in the second innings at Visakhapatnam - 0-9 from five overs - was the new one more economical - out of ball by a bowler against England in the 20 Tests since Stokes and McCullum took over.
In England's previous 20 Test match, this would have only been the 19th most economical.
The magic wrist seamer's overall match The economy rate of 2.74 was the lowest against England by a bowler who bowled at least 15 overs since New Zealand's Trent Boult was rose to 2.48 per over in the first Stokes-McCullum Test at Lord's in June 2022. Bumrah's economy rate of 2.79 in the first Test at Hyderabad ranks third on this list.
The price of corned beef for its surprising consistency - Zak Crawley
After India's 106-run win in Visakhapatnam, we got the player of the match (Jasprit Bumrah), Game Changer of the Match (Yashasvi Jaiswal), Smart Saver of the Match (Ben Foakes) and Striker of the Match (Jaiswal).
There was also the prize which I didn't really catch the name of the match (Shubman Gill), the traditional standards of forty-something years, the challenger of the match (James Anderson), the least remaining stumps after an unplayable match yorker. (Ollie Pope), Unusual drag of the match (Ben Stokes) and Playing surface of the match (the pitch - well deserved).
Inspired by these, I present the Zaltzman Gratuitous Statistical Awards for the series so far.
Queen Victoria's Prize for 19th Century Bowling Statistics - James AndersonSeven of these matches were in Asia (one in Sri Lanka, four in India, two in Pakistan), where he took 27 wickets with a average of 14.7, with an economy rate of 1.99.
Among all guest bowlers in Asia, only two - Australia's Glenn McGrath and New Zealand's Richard Hadlee - have ever had a better average over a seven-Test run.< /p>Scrooge Memorial Award for his parsimonious bowling against Bazballian England - Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah's economy rate is perhaps not the most surprising aspect of his bowling in this series, with match figures of 6-69 and 9-91 containing a series of misplaced stumps and confused edges, but it highlights how his unique cocktail of skills presented Stokes' England with the most individual challenge difficult they have ever faced.
His first out in the second innings at Visakhapatnam - 0-9 from five overs - was the new one more economical - out of ball by a bowler against England in the 20 Tests since Stokes and McCullum took over.
In England's previous 20 Test match, this would have only been the 19th most economical.
The magic wrist seamer's overall match The economy rate of 2.74 was the lowest against England by a bowler who bowled at least 15 overs since New Zealand's Trent Boult was rose to 2.48 per over in the first Stokes-McCullum Test at Lord's in June 2022. Bumrah's economy rate of 2.79 in the first Test at Hyderabad ranks third on this list.
The price of corned beef for its surprising consistency - Zak CrawleyWhat's Your Reaction?
