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How much would a batsmen need to average to overtake Bradman?

Modern average needed to overtake Bradman?


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the big bambino

Cricketer Of The Year
Wouldn't have to average 99.95 to be better or at least warrant comparison. Based on CW logic, Bradman's overseas record is highly flawed. Many players have a better record in the sub-continent. As such, a player who can average 70 overall but with a 60+ plus average in the sub-continent and ~80 in Australia and England would be nicely comparable. L&L has already raised Bradman's susceptibility against top tier spin. The fact he's not played against Jadeja in India must be held against him.

Obviously, if the player has a 60+ average in the sub-continent but, say, only averages 40 in Sri Lanka then their record would be junk so comparison would not be warranted.
L&L raised Bradman’s susceptibility to what now? With a 63 average against Grimmett being susceptible?

The only time he faced an Australian attack was after they came back from SA and he scored 212. Against McCormick O’Reilly, Grimmett and Sievers. Poor bloke never recovered.
 

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