ENGLAND SQUAD SERIES RATINGS

ALEX LEES ................................. 4

Made an encouraging contribution at Trent Bridge with his first Test 50, but failed to build on it.

Series stats: Runs 169 Ave 28.16 ZAK CRAWLEY .......................... 2

Looks like Test cricket is getting harder and harder for him. His attempt to hit his way into form failed. Under pressure.

Runs 87 Ave 14.5

OLLIE POPE ............................... 7

Showed that he has the temperament and technique to be a Test No.3 but still has areas to tighten up. A positive series.

Runs 267 Ave 44.5

JOE ROOT ................................... 9

Still head and shoulders above all others with a bat in his hand. A master at work though his slip catching needs attention.

Runs 396 Ave 99 Wkts 1 Ave 77 JONNY BAIRSTOW ................. 10

Produced three of the most destructive and memorable innings by an England batsman in a row, just incredible.

Runs 394 Ave 78.8

BEN STOKES .............................. 8

A mixed bag on the field with bat and ball, but he rode his luck and made his biggest impact as captain calling the shots.

Runs 194 Ave 48.5 Wkts 3 Ave 75 BEN FOAKES ............................. 5

Had a telling impact on the win at Lord’s with the bat to show promise, but faded thereafter until Covid got him.

Runs 107 Ave 35.66

JAMIE OVERTON ...................... 7

Totally turned his only Test on its head with the bat rather than the ball. Is capable of success with both at this level.

Runs 97 Ave 97 Wkts 2 Ave 73 MATTHEW POTTS ..................... 8

Terrific find for England. The Durham bowler was a constant threat throughout all three games and never let his pace or his head drop.

Runs 4 Ave 2 Wkts 14 Ave 23.28 STUART BROAD ....................... 6

Had a golden moment at Lord’s with a team hat-trick during his over, but rarely threatened to dominate.

Runs 60 Ave 20 Wkts 12 Ave 35.25 JACK LEACH ............................. 8

Got better and better from concussed at Lord’s to man-of-the-match at Headingley. Looks like a changed man.

Runs 8 Ave 8 Wkts 13 Ave 30.15 JAMES ANDERSON ................. 7

Still the best in the business when fit and able but will miss more and more games as the years catch up.

Runs 16 Ave 16 Wkts 11 Ave 18.63 MATT PARKINSON ................... 4

Stepped in as a concussion substitute and enjoyed his first taste of Test cricket.

Runs 8 Ave 8 Wkts 1 Ave 47

SAM BILLINGS .......................... 5

Did his job as a Covid substitute at Headingley competently and professionally.