The World's Greatest Cricketers (WB Ranking)

1	Sobers	86 runs per game 2.52 wkts per game 1.17 in the field	160.33
2	Botham	50 runs per game 3.75 wkts per game 1.17 in the field	149.59
3	Bradman	134 runs per game 0.60 in the field	147.59
4	Hadlee	36 runs per game 5.01 wkts per game 0.45 in the field	145.61
5	Gilchrist	60 runs per game 4.17 in the field	143.30
6	Greig	62 runs per game 2.43 wkts per game 1.50 in the field	140.67
7	Simpson	78.53 runs per game 1.14 wkts per game 1.77 in the field	136.91
8	Warne	21.75 runs per game 4.88 wkts per game 0.86 in the field	136.31
9	Benaud	34.93 runs per game 3.93 wkts per game 1.03 in the field	133.29
10	Khan	43 runs per game 4.1 wkts per game 0.32 in the field	132.12
11	Hammond	85.28 runs per game 0.97 wkts per game 1.29 in the field	130.68

The game of cricket has always been about runs/wickets/catches… the required disciplines reflecting player contributions to a game which ultimately determines a result.

To reward fielding contributions a catch has been classed as a wicket.

(Qualification 50 Test Matches = reasonable longevity)
(Formula (100 runs = 5 wickets)
(Rating = runs/Tests + wkts/Test x 20 + catches/Test x 20)

The formula can be used to highlight contribution and performance during a game/series/season. It can be used to reflect player development but above all it creates conversation.