Isn't that the point though - Knight has been the only England batsman making runs, whilst for Australia it has been a team effort. OK Hayden was the best of the team, but Knight did it on his own.The Argonaut said:While Knight has had a very good series, Matt Hayden has been just as good if not better.
Knight 456 @ 57 (HS 111*) 3x50, 1x100
Hayden 389 @ 65 (HS 98) 3x50
Hayden just doesn't stand out because of some good batting performances from Ponting, Martyn and Lehmann. They may take votes away from him.
Well, if you look at it that way, then Jayasuriya should be Man of the Series because whilst England did get some good performances by other players on the odd day, SL nearly never had any other performer but Sanath.Bazzaroodoo said:Isn't that the point though - Knight has been the only England batsman making runs, whilst for Australia it has been a team effort. OK Hayden was the best of the team, but Knight did it on his own.
You said it. Remember when Brian Lara won the Player of the Series last year? Sheesh..................yeah batsman do get alot more credit
Yes but the outstanding player in that series was another Batsman...Mark Waugh. 9 Matches, 7 Innings, 2 Not Out, 542 Runs, Average 108.40, Strike Rate 85.75, 2 100s, 3 50s, Highest Score 173. Enough said.Top_Cat said:You said it. Remember when Brian Lara won the Player of the Series last year? Sheesh..................