somersetargyle
School Cricketer
basically i think this notion has stemmed from england's loss of flintoff - it has reminded me that sides will generally prioritise playing 5 bowlers or playing 7 batsmen (including wicky)
it seems that england have for a long time preffered to have the luxury of a 5-man attack but this has been made easier due to have a great allrounder; australia however have usually prioritised having seven batsmen in their side
to be honest, when having no genuine allrounders, ive always preferred the idea of 7 batsmen in the lineup this will obviously make a side harder to bowl out and subsequently harder to beat; maybe its the equivalent of playing 4-5-1 in football - i generally see this as the priority for most international sides bar england although many have allrounders in the team
it seems that england have for a long time preffered to have the luxury of a 5-man attack but this has been made easier due to have a great allrounder; australia however have usually prioritised having seven batsmen in their side
to be honest, when having no genuine allrounders, ive always preferred the idea of 7 batsmen in the lineup this will obviously make a side harder to bowl out and subsequently harder to beat; maybe its the equivalent of playing 4-5-1 in football - i generally see this as the priority for most international sides bar england although many have allrounders in the team