Stats analysis, edition 5

In the field

In the final installment of our analysis of the greatest allrounders we take a look at the often ignored factor of fielding. When great players are remembered it tends to be for their feats with bat, ball or gloves. But how good were these allrounders when they were prowling the field?

Allrounder Stats

Stats analysis, edition 4

Performances home and away: ODI matches

In the fourth of five stats-analysis pieces, we take a look at the home and away factor. Its always been an issue; which players simply perform at home? The sign of a truly great player is to have kept up their high standards against all opposition and in all conditions

Allrounder Stats

Stats analysis, edition 4

Performances home and away: Test matches

In the fourth of five stats analysis pieces, we take a look at the home and away factor. Its always been an issue; which players simply perform at home? The sign of a truly great player is to have kept up their high standards against all opposition and in all conditions

Allrounder Stats

Performances as captain

Stats analysis, edition 3

In the third of five stats analysis pieces, we take a look at the leadership factor. From our list of 20 players, just who were successful captains? And should that factor have a bearing on who the is greatest allrounder?... more

Matches won and win percentage

Stats analysis, edition 2

In the second of five stats analysis pieces, we take a look at the fundamental theme of cricket and indeed any sport - winning. From our list of 20 players, just who was the biggest winner?... more

International career averages

Stats analysis, edition 1

In the first of five stats analysis pieces we start with the simple stuff, international career averages.... more