The batting order in practise matches doesn't give any indication of what will be used in the NatWest Series. Rajin was brought in at 3 because he needed a long spell at the crease and needed practise against the new ball. He's still a possibility to be opener and if he's in the middle order what's to say the top order won't collapse within a couple of overs.
Aftab is in good form and wasn't needed before 7. The people in need of match practise were at the top of the order. The people who didn't need it so much (Bashar and Aftab) were pushed down.
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