Stats: Players with a higher Test average abroad than at home against a particular opposition

Performing on overseas wickets defines the class of a cricketer- an age-old adage coughed up by pundits and followers of the game. Home conditions are considered the comfort zones of a cricketer and performing only on wickets suited to their style of play doesn’t always test the mettle and character of the players. Scoring runs or churning out wickets in trying conditions is crucial in order for a player to make a name for himself.

The likes of Rahul Dravid, Ricky Ponting and Jacques Kallis have played exceptionally on foreign wickets and have earned praises and appreciations for their grit as players. The current crop of cricketers has also displayed abilities to perform on difficult wickets. However, there are cricketers who, surprisingly, have performed exceptionally on alien wickets but have faltered at home. Here is a list of players with a higher Test average abroad than at home against a particular opposition.

#1 David Warner vs South Africa

David Warner has been outstanding as an opener for Australia over the past one decade. He has proved to be so effective in the Test format because he plays his natural game. The conditions, circumstances or the attack doesn’t quite bother Warner who still plays his shots and fancies his chances against the bowlers.

South Africa are one of the oppositions he relishes to play against. He has a decent record against the Proteas at home with a Test average of 40.18. However, the average doubles when he tours the African nation. The left-hander also has three Test centuries in South Africa compared to one in Australia.