When 1st six can't do it, what would the 7th do?
We were very poor in batting. Use to rely on Jodi "laigga jai" batting. We use to discuss "shomman jonok porajoy" vs going out all gun blazing and fold under 180. Often team selection was criticized as why do we have 7 batsmen and not enough bowling options.
The entire SL-ENG series and today's SL batting against England proved 7th batsman can make a difference.
Tharanga's (opener now slotted at #7) 53 of 49 was the team highest and had the best strike rate.
Moin Ali's, Bairstow's partnerships in the test, time and again proved #7 is necessary.
Told you so!!! Hahaaha!!!!
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