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Hutton's tactical approach in the series was praised by Australian and English commentators ; they noted how Hutton observed his opponents carefully to spot weaknesses.

His caution was criticised, but the main complaint was that he deliberately slowed the speed of play, reducing the number of overs bowled, allowing the fast bowlers to rest and restricting the rate at which Australia scored.

With the bat, Hutton scored 220 runs in Tests at an average of 24. 44.

In all first-class matches in Australia, he scored 959 runs at 50. 47.

The tour ended with two Tests in New Zealand ; England won the first by eight wickets, and the second by an innings and 20 runs.

New Zealand were bowled out for 26 in their second innings, which, in 2012, remains the lowest Test score.

In the latter match, Hutton scored 53 batting at number five in his final Test innings.

He had played in 79 Test matches, scoring 6, 971 runs at an average of 56. 67 with 19 hundreds.

As England captain in 23 matches, he won eight Tests and lost four, and along with Percy Chapman was the only England captain to win consecutive series against Australia.