Morgan - not as far ahead of Bopara as he'd like to think.
Andrew Strauss
Mts: 4, Runs: 229, Ave: 38.16, HS: 87
The lone blip in an otherwise dominant batting performance from England, Strauss now has just one century to show for his last 40 Test innings. At the very least, he performed the fundamental role required of an opener by blocking out the hard yards for the middle order to later cash in and in that regard his strike-rate - 39.14 - countered his average. When centurions were going big after him at every turn, it was easy enough for the hosts to disregard their captain's lack of positive impact with the bat. On a leadership front, he hardly put a foot wrong and now weighs in as the nation's most successful Test captain this century. 7/10
Mts: 4, Runs: 229, Ave: 38.16, HS: 87
The lone blip in an otherwise dominant batting performance from England, Strauss now has just one century to show for his last 40 Test innings. At the very least, he performed the fundamental role required of an opener by blocking out the hard yards for the middle order to later cash in and in that regard his strike-rate - 39.14 - countered his average. When centurions were going big after him at every turn, it was easy enough for the hosts to disregard their captain's lack of positive impact with the bat. On a leadership front, he hardly put a foot wrong and now weighs in as the nation's most successful Test captain this century. 7/10
Alastair Cook
Mts: 4, Runs: 348, Ave: 58.00, HS: 294
12, 1, 2, 5, 294 and 34 - Not quite the consistency we saw from the left-hander Down Under but he'll take it. Remove his Edgbaston feat from the equation and there is cause for concern, though. While not yet up to the lofty heights hoped for by Michael Vaughan and Graham Gooch, Cook has turned the tables on Strauss, who these days finds himself the inferior of the two at the top of the knock. 7/10
Mts: 4, Runs: 348, Ave: 58.00, HS: 294
12, 1, 2, 5, 294 and 34 - Not quite the consistency we saw from the left-hander Down Under but he'll take it. Remove his Edgbaston feat from the equation and there is cause for concern, though. While not yet up to the lofty heights hoped for by Michael Vaughan and Graham Gooch, Cook has turned the tables on Strauss, who these days finds himself the inferior of the two at the top of the knock. 7/10
Jonathan Trott
Mts: 2, Runs: 98, Ave: 24.50, HS: 70
Were it not for that nasty shoulder injury endured during the second Test, this could have been a much greater series for Trott. Instead, he made way to Ravi Bopara. Meanwhile, Ian Bell made the number three berth his own. For all his brilliance in the Test arena, it must still be noted that the South African-born batsman has managed just 162 runs from his seven knocks since his double-ton against Sri Lanka in Cardiff. An extended run against the depleted Indians would have done his recent confidence the world of good. 6/10
Mts: 2, Runs: 98, Ave: 24.50, HS: 70
Were it not for that nasty shoulder injury endured during the second Test, this could have been a much greater series for Trott. Instead, he made way to Ravi Bopara. Meanwhile, Ian Bell made the number three berth his own. For all his brilliance in the Test arena, it must still be noted that the South African-born batsman has managed just 162 runs from his seven knocks since his double-ton against Sri Lanka in Cardiff. An extended run against the depleted Indians would have done his recent confidence the world of good. 6/10
Kevin Pietersen
Mts: 4, Runs: 533, Ave: 106.60, HS: 202*
For his 533 runs at an average of 106.60 across six knocks in the series, Kevin Pietersen is back to his best. Ineffective against Sri Lanka, hot and cold in Australia and unconvincing versus Pakistan, the 31-year-old has effectively relied on big knocks in isolation - and the selectors' hopes of former glory - for an extended run in the England XI over the past 12 months. This August, though, saw the right-hander score more than one ton in a Test series for the first time since his twin centuries against South Africa in 2008 - that's 10 tours and 37 months ago. While Pietersen has hinted at a return of his 2005-through-2006 abundance with a punctuated string of individual knocks across the last year, this slew of consistent success against the Indians comes as an outright declaration. 9/10
Mts: 4, Runs: 533, Ave: 106.60, HS: 202*
For his 533 runs at an average of 106.60 across six knocks in the series, Kevin Pietersen is back to his best. Ineffective against Sri Lanka, hot and cold in Australia and unconvincing versus Pakistan, the 31-year-old has effectively relied on big knocks in isolation - and the selectors' hopes of former glory - for an extended run in the England XI over the past 12 months. This August, though, saw the right-hander score more than one ton in a Test series for the first time since his twin centuries against South Africa in 2008 - that's 10 tours and 37 months ago. While Pietersen has hinted at a return of his 2005-through-2006 abundance with a punctuated string of individual knocks across the last year, this slew of consistent success against the Indians comes as an outright declaration. 9/10
Ian Bell
Mts: 4, Runs: 504, Ave: 84.00, HS: 235
There is no longer merit in arguing Bell's place in the Test side. Mid-career demons shaken off, the 29-year-old is now a sight to behold. Classic at every turn, Trent Bridge bore witness to his awesome 159 - dodgy run-out and all - before his double-ton at The Oval confirmed his authority. Time will tell how he fares on the sub-continent again, though. 9/10
Mts: 4, Runs: 504, Ave: 84.00, HS: 235
There is no longer merit in arguing Bell's place in the Test side. Mid-career demons shaken off, the 29-year-old is now a sight to behold. Classic at every turn, Trent Bridge bore witness to his awesome 159 - dodgy run-out and all - before his double-ton at The Oval confirmed his authority. Time will tell how he fares on the sub-continent again, though. 9/10
Eoin Morgan
Mts: 4, Runs: 194, Ave: 32.33, HS: 104
A decent series from Morgan. He was hardly ever needed and when opportunity did knock, he stepped up - see 70 in Nottingham after the top order had failed and 104 at Edgbaston after Pietersen and Bell didn't kick on. Still not a clear frontrunner ahead of Ravi Bopara, though, and the most likely to miss out if an additional bowler is picked.7/10
Mts: 4, Runs: 194, Ave: 32.33, HS: 104
A decent series from Morgan. He was hardly ever needed and when opportunity did knock, he stepped up - see 70 in Nottingham after the top order had failed and 104 at Edgbaston after Pietersen and Bell didn't kick on. Still not a clear frontrunner ahead of Ravi Bopara, though, and the most likely to miss out if an additional bowler is picked.7/10
Tim Bresnan
Mts: 3, Wkts: 20, Ave: 16.31, BBI: 5/48, Runs: 154, Ave: 77.00, HS: 90
One man's misfortune was another's 'in' as Bresnan replaced the crocked Tremlett after the first Test. He never looked back, with a second-innings five-for in Nottingham and a follow-up four-for in Birmingham testament to the man's impact. Formerly one-dimensional in just hitting the deck hard, Bresnan has developed into a key seamer to England's armoury and surely now stands as the preferred pick ahead of Tremlett. Not of Andrew Flintoff-esque proportions yet, but getting there.9/10
Mts: 3, Wkts: 20, Ave: 16.31, BBI: 5/48, Runs: 154, Ave: 77.00, HS: 90
One man's misfortune was another's 'in' as Bresnan replaced the crocked Tremlett after the first Test. He never looked back, with a second-innings five-for in Nottingham and a follow-up four-for in Birmingham testament to the man's impact. Formerly one-dimensional in just hitting the deck hard, Bresnan has developed into a key seamer to England's armoury and surely now stands as the preferred pick ahead of Tremlett. Not of Andrew Flintoff-esque proportions yet, but getting there.9/10
Matt Prior
Mts: 4, Runs: 271, Ave: 67.75, HS: 103, Ct: 16, St: 1
Along with Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara, arguably now the best Test wicketkeeper-batsman in the world. The icing on top of a superb middle order and the first taste of a sound lower order, Prior took the attack to an Indian bowling department already reeling at the hands of Bell and company. Kept wicket well enough, though a couple of spills in the final match tarnished an otherwise exemplary record. Certainly a darn sight better than his opposite number. 8/10
Mts: 4, Runs: 271, Ave: 67.75, HS: 103, Ct: 16, St: 1
Along with Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara, arguably now the best Test wicketkeeper-batsman in the world. The icing on top of a superb middle order and the first taste of a sound lower order, Prior took the attack to an Indian bowling department already reeling at the hands of Bell and company. Kept wicket well enough, though a couple of spills in the final match tarnished an otherwise exemplary record. Certainly a darn sight better than his opposite number. 8/10
Stuart Broad
Mts: 4, Wkts: 25, Ave: 13.84, BBI: 6/46, Runs: 182, Ave: 60.66, HS: 74*
England's Man of the Series for good reason, Broad seems back to his finest after questions marks over his place in the side lined his start against India. With Tremlett sidelined, the right-armer assumed new-ball duty alongside James Anderson splendidly. Probably finding the least seam movement of the lot, the 25-year-old relied on his beamy line and length for the most wickets of the series. And you'll be hard pressed to find and English fan that can't recall in triumphant detail each of his six wickets, including a hat-trick, sniped out in front of his homecrowd. With the bat, he dug in time and time again. 9/10
Mts: 4, Wkts: 25, Ave: 13.84, BBI: 6/46, Runs: 182, Ave: 60.66, HS: 74*
England's Man of the Series for good reason, Broad seems back to his finest after questions marks over his place in the side lined his start against India. With Tremlett sidelined, the right-armer assumed new-ball duty alongside James Anderson splendidly. Probably finding the least seam movement of the lot, the 25-year-old relied on his beamy line and length for the most wickets of the series. And you'll be hard pressed to find and English fan that can't recall in triumphant detail each of his six wickets, including a hat-trick, sniped out in front of his homecrowd. With the bat, he dug in time and time again. 9/10
Graeme Swann
Mts:4, Wkts: 18, Ave: 40.769, BBI: 6/106
A quiet, largely frustrating series by Swann's standards, the spinner didn't enjoy the best of conditions at Lord's, Trent Bridge and Edgbaston. True to character, the animated slow bowler bounced back with a whitewash-clinching six-for at The Oval. Spin was never going to be his key in England, but bounce and variation certainly saw him home. 7/10
Mts:4, Wkts: 18, Ave: 40.769, BBI: 6/106
A quiet, largely frustrating series by Swann's standards, the spinner didn't enjoy the best of conditions at Lord's, Trent Bridge and Edgbaston. True to character, the animated slow bowler bounced back with a whitewash-clinching six-for at The Oval. Spin was never going to be his key in England, but bounce and variation certainly saw him home. 7/10
James Anderson
Mts:4, Wkts: 21, Ave: 25.71, BBI: 5/65
His Lord's haul set the tone for the rest of the series, with Anderson more of a workhorse than the star for the remaining Tests. England's number-one gun by a long shot regardless of Broad's exploits. Certainly the nation's leading exponent of reverse swing, which will be key to Strauss and company's hopes of domination across the sub-continent next year. 9/10
Mts:4, Wkts: 21, Ave: 25.71, BBI: 5/65
His Lord's haul set the tone for the rest of the series, with Anderson more of a workhorse than the star for the remaining Tests. England's number-one gun by a long shot regardless of Broad's exploits. Certainly the nation's leading exponent of reverse swing, which will be key to Strauss and company's hopes of domination across the sub-continent next year. 9/10
Ravi Bopara
Mts: 2, Runs: 51, Ave: 51.00, HS: 44*
A belated chance greeted the Essex man, who was lucky to pip the uncapped James Taylor to the post. Still nothing eye-catching from the right-hander, though his unbeaten 44 toward the declaration in London offered the selectors nominal food for thought. He will be around for the one-dayers, which really seem to be his home rather than the Test arena. 6/10
Mts: 2, Runs: 51, Ave: 51.00, HS: 44*
A belated chance greeted the Essex man, who was lucky to pip the uncapped James Taylor to the post. Still nothing eye-catching from the right-hander, though his unbeaten 44 toward the declaration in London offered the selectors nominal food for thought. He will be around for the one-dayers, which really seem to be his home rather than the Test arena. 6/10
Chris Tremlett
Mts:1, Wkts: 4, Ave: 31.00, BBI: 3/80
Ineffective in the first Test, Tremlett - injured or not - probably would've lost his place to Bresnan regardless. Not quite the lanky pace ace we saw in Australia, a tough schedule and injuries are catching up with a frame predisposed to niggles. 5/10
Mts:1, Wkts: 4, Ave: 31.00, BBI: 3/80
Ineffective in the first Test, Tremlett - injured or not - probably would've lost his place to Bresnan regardless. Not quite the lanky pace ace we saw in Australia, a tough schedule and injuries are catching up with a frame predisposed to niggles. 5/10
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