Series ratings

England

2

The only player to regress under the new regime. He has their backing and so will play against India, but he is failing to convince he is a Test opener because of his shot selection and the new ball exposing technical issues.

Zak Crawley 5 Alex Lees

Expanded his game after appearing pedestrian in the West Indies, batting at a strike rate of 50 and looking much better for it. There was only one opening stand above 50 in six innings, so the old problem remains.

7 Ollie Pope

Looks comfortable when it is flat, but is still vulnerable when the ball is moving. Second-test hundred was overdue and he may follow the Root path, oscillating between three and natural position at four.

10 Joe Root

Reverse scoops for six show how freedom from captaincy can benefit an already great batsman and he led England home with his first fourth-innings hundred at Lord’s. Almost impossible to bowl to at the moment.

10 Jonny Bairstow

It has taken almost 90 Tests but at 32, Bairstow finally looks a settled player with a defined role. Stokes and Mccullum have eased his insecurity, leading to two of the best performances of his career.

8 Ben Stokes

The body is creaking – he bowled only four overs at Headingley – but he has been outstanding strategically, establishing a team identity in his first series. Batting was frantic at times but he will adapt when necessary.

6 Ben Foakes

A better series with the bat, especially at Trent Bridge, where he batted under pressure with Root. Needs to progress when partnered with the tail and his keeping is not as assured as many think.

8 Matty Potts

Outstanding selection. Benefited from playing under Stokes, his Durham team-mate, and is built for Test cricket both in his bowling and physically. England did not miss Anderson when Potts took the new ball.

7 Stuart Broad

Some prized moments – Lord’s spell and revving up Headingley. Embraced a fuller length. Much-improved body language when batting and when everyone is fit he should be used sparingly to keep him hungry.

7 James Anderson

Faded at Trent Bridge with ankle problem but was magnificent up to then. Topped the bowling averages with 11 at 18.63 in point-proving mode after Caribbean axing.

7 Jamie Overton

Looks a genuine all-rounder and bowled well in spells, offering a different option to Potts and Broad. Added a streak of menace England will need against Australia and India.

7 Jack Leach

A fresh start in his 25th Test. Contained and attacked well, and with the full backing of his captain, he is a different bowler. India will go after him but he will have more confidence.