Originally Posted by mimik1uk:
“openers are obviously an exception given they are guaranteed to be in facing the new ball”
“openers are obviously an exception given they are guaranteed to be in facing the new ball”
The ideal number 3 is a player who is both good at facing the new ball *and* is able to play shots likes a middle order batsman. That is why Pietersen stayed at 4 but Root is considered as a possible 3.




