Greatest Test batsmen    Test batting performances

The following main factors are considered to rate Test batsmen.

1. Average
2. Runs/Innings
3. 100 runs/innings ratio
4. 100/50 conversion rate
5. Number of runs
6. Era (Before or after 1914)

To a lesser extent, the number of matches played, the number of 50s, 200s and 300s are also considered.

In addition, bonuses are awarded for achieving milestones such as 6000, 8000 or 10000 runs.

Penalties are introduced to make the ratings index more consistent and accurate. Batsmen who have played less than 80 innings are penalized accordingly. This is to ensure that the batsman proves himself for around 3-4 years to attain his full rating.

Batsmen who plied their trade before 1914 - when pitches offered extravagant movement, are awarded bonus points.

Only retired players are included in the ratings lists that are sorted by era.

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