Numbers Do Lie

Book excerpt: A revolutionary new way of looking at numbers in cricket, Impact Index is an attempt to challenge conventional readings, but also to enrich it. Impact Index is a revolutionary new way of examining numbers in cricket. It is a deep dive into the very mechanics of the game, which results in the unearthing of truly surprising - sometimes shocking - stories. Within these pages are tales of cricketers who did not get their due, there are analyses of various aspects of the game and an examination of all formats of cricket. Impact Index is an attempt to challenge and enrich conventional readings, and ultimately to redefine it.