3. Geoffrey Boycott, one of the Top 10 Greatest Batsmen of England of all time
Batting Style : Right-handed Batsman
Geoffrey Boycott is the number 3 in our list of Top 10 Greatest Batsmen of England of All Time. He established himself as one of England’s most successful opening batsmen. He was noted for his ability to occupy the crease. He was expected to be the first batsman to score 10000 test runs. But unfortunately he missed many tests in his prime. Apart from his batting skills, he is renowned for his commentary skills. He is also considered as one of the Greatest commentator.
Tests:
| Matches | Runs | Average | Highest Score | 50/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 8114 | 47.72 | 246* | 42/22 |
ODI’s:
| Matches | Runs | Average | Highest Score | 50/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 1082 | 36.06 | 105 | 9/1 |