what does this mean “averages”？
“Just out from England? See any cricket?”
Philip was a little confused at the unexpected question.
“Cronshaw knows the averages of every first-class cricketer for
the last twenty years,” said Lawson, smiling.

Question

what does this mean “averages”？
“Just out from England? See any cricket?” 
Philip was a little confused at the unexpected question. 
 “Cronshaw knows the averages of every first-class cricketer for 
the last twenty years,” said Lawson, smiling.

Answer

They mean "batting averages".  In cricket someone's batting average is the number of hits per bat if I remember correctly.

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