List of England Test cricket records
Highest career average

Rank
Average
Player
Runs
Innings
Period
1
60.73
Herbert Sutcliffe
4,555
84
1924–1935
2
59.23
Eddie Paynter
1,540
31
1931–1939
3
58.67
Ken Barrington
6,806
131
1955–1968
4
58.45
Wally Hammond
7,249
140
1927–1947
5
56.94
Jack Hobbs
5,410
102
1908–1930
Qualification: 20 innings Last updated: 30 July 2018
Qualification: 20 innings Last updated: 30 July 2018
Qualification: 20 innings Last updated: 30 July 2018
Qualification: 20 innings Last updated: 30 July 2018
Qualification: 20 innings Last updated: 30 July 2018
Qualification: 20 innings Last updated: 30 July 2018

Question: What statistics made Herbert Sutcliffe's career as a batsman distinguished?
Answer: With 60.73, Herbert Sutcliffe is one of only five batsmen to finish with an average above 60.