I've never understood the rigidity of the batting line up.
Here, with the toss won, pop a spinner who can see out at least a few overs,
(I realise these were at a premium in days past, see Phil Tufnell for more details),
so he can tell the other (supposed) batsmen what the opposition bowlers are doing and how they are setting up their 'Out' deliveries.
Still looks like we will soon have a team of completely interchangeable all-rounders,
all equally (in)capable of of circumspect first 20s followed by biffball cameos.
Curran/Rashid now equal best partnership.
I've never understood the rigidity of the batting line up.
Here, with the toss won, pop a spinner who can see out at least a few overs,
(I realise these were at a premium in days past, see Phil Tufnell for more details),
so he can tell the other (supposed) batsmen what the opposition bowlers are doing and how they are setting up their 'Out' deliveries.
Still looks like we will soon have a team of completely interchangeable all-rounders,
all equally (in)capable of of circumspect first 20s followed by biffball cameos.