Crucket

Earlier today, I suggested some equivalence between Gambhir’s innings of 137 (off 436) and Ryder’s of 201. Both innings have benefited the two batsmen in their rankings, as noted in today’s news.

Now while there is little to compare between Gambhir and Ryder given their difference stages in their careers (Gambhir now into his 4th year and Ryder merely in his 6th month), it is fun to see exactly what the last test did to their ratings.

Gambhir went into the Napier test with a rating of 801. After the test his rating is now 812, 11 points higher.

Ryder went to Napier with a rating of 486. His double century has pushed him to 607. A climb of 121.

Make of that what you will. I emphasise that nothing can be drawn from this comparison, considering as I said the different stages of their careers, the fact that Gambhir batted twice and the blindness of the ratings system to match context.