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subshakerz · 31-03-2009, 07:45 PM

I've often wondered why such emphasis is put on traditional bowling averages in test matches when on the surface they seem to have more to do with a bowler's ability to keep runs down while taking scalps. Shouldn't the strike rate be more emphasized as it essentially is the best measure of effectiveness of the bowler in taking wickets, i.e. how many deliveries it take him to do so? I myself am split on this question.

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subshakerz First Class Debutant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 831	Bowling Strikerates in test matches - how important are they? I've often wondered why such emphasis is put on traditional bowling averages in test matches when on the surface they seem to have more to do with a bowler's ability to keep runs down while taking scalps. Shouldn't the strike rate be more emphasized as it essentially is the best measure of effectiveness of the bowler in taking wickets, i.e. how many deliveries it take him to do so? I myself am split on this question.