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| 2 | List of England Test cricket records - Highest career average |  |  |  |  |  |
| 3 | Rank | Average | Player | Runs | Innings | Period |
| 4 | 1 | 60.73 | Herbert Sutcliffe | 4,555 | 84 | 1924–1935 |
| 5 | 2 | 59.23 | Eddie Paynter | 1,540 | 31 | 1931–1939 |
| 6 | 3 | 58.67 | Ken Barrington | 6,806 | 131 | 1955–1968 |
| 7 | 4 | 58.45 | Wally Hammond | 7,249 | 140 | 1927–1947 |
| 8 | 5 | 56.94 | Jack Hobbs | 5,410 | 102 | 1908–1930 |
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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.