Langer and Hayden . A case of style over substane

Langer and Hayden are undoubtedly the greatest test opening pair in this millennium. However when comparing most people think Hayden is a great opener and Langer the second fiddle. This is not the case


(stats as opener against top 8 teams)

Average : Langer 50.32, Hayden 48.24

Home average : Langer 55.01, Hayden 53.09

Away average : Langer 45.90, Hayden 41.94

Average out of asia : Langer 54.01, Hayden 47.41

Average in asia : Langer 33.72, Hayden 51.86

Average in Eng : Langer 55.11, Hayden 34.50


It seems for all stats as opener except in Asia Langer was slightly successful than Hayden. In fact in England where openers are heavily tested against the swinging duke ball Langer was highly successful (55.11) where Hayden was below par (34.50).


This is another example of people remembering style over substance....