his fine form continued in 2007, and ramprakash was once again the most prolific batsman in county cricket. he finished the season with 2,026 first-class runs, including ten centuries, at an average of 101.30, becoming the only man to average over 100 in two consecutive english seasons. his twin hundreds in the final game of the season, against lancashire, are widely said to have ended lancashire's hopes of winning the championship. his form and professionalism led to further remarks that he should be recalled to the england side. ramprakash himself stated that whilst he found this attention flattering, he had more or less abandoned any hope of being recalled to the england team, given the present selection policy targeted towards youth.