Top 5 number 5s in Tests for England

S Sam
1st Test: England v West Indies - Day Two

#4 Ian Bell

Australia v England - Third Test: Day 4

The former England batsman batted various positions throughout the course of his career that spanned around 11 years (2004-2015) and 118 Test matches.

He batted at number 5 in only 42 of those Test matches and even then, he ended up at number 3 in the list of all-time highest run scorers in that position.

Bell was one of the most graceful stroke-makers in the England side and could play shots all around the wicket. However, it was his cover drive that remained his signature shot and endeared him to many fans.

On the other hand, he had a sound defence and could counter swing and pace with relative ease. He was also a good player of spin and that made him an excellent number 5.

He scored an aggregate of 2461 runs at a healthy average of 48.25 and also notched up 9 centuries, in addition to 11 half-centuries.

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