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This final part of Dave’s batting impact study combines the two previous features and confirms the most impactful Test batsmen of all time.

In this feature Martin tells the story of Middlesex and England batsman Patsy Hendren

With an eagerly awaited five Test series against India a couple of weeks away Martin looks back at the life and times of the man who was India’s most reliable batsman of the immediate post war years

This second part of Dave’s batting impact study looks at players from Sunil Gavaskar through to the present day, focusing closely on Viv Richards and Adam Gilchrist.

In this feature Martin tells the story of George Gunn, one of the more interesting personalities to have played the game

In the mid-1990s, Pakistan were a highly talented Test lineup looking to break through for their maiden Test series victory in Australia. But off-field issues, erratic performances and a high-quality opponent ensured this wouldn’t be the case.

In this feature Martin tells the story of the brief but stellar career of New Zealand’s Martin Donnelly

In this feature Martin profiles Godfrey Evans of Kent and England, one of the first showmen behind the stumps

A serious road accident cut short Fred Bakewell’s promising cricket career in 1936. In this feature Martin tells the story of a man who was a fine batsman, but a flawed character

Making long-term predictions when it comes to cricket is never easy, especially when it comes to big-pressure tournaments like the Ashes or the ICC World Cup. Sourav Ganguly addressed the latter competition recently, suggesting that India should be favourites for the World Cup in England next year. The former Test captain believes that India’s quality merits the favourites tag despite the fact they have not won a Test series in England since 2007.