Sehwag, Katich, Watson, Prince etc are defying conventional wisdom by succeeding (to various degrees) in a position that conventional wisdom dictates as the preserve of "specialists."
You cant put it all down to flat tracks as all have achieved some measure of success in "reasonable bowling conditions."
IMO, the game has changed in that:
a. openers aren't simply sent out to take the shine off the ball;
b. opening bowlers arent generally the opposition's best bowlers; and
c. today's players are more comfortable starting against pace.
Thoughts?
You cant put it all down to flat tracks as all have achieved some measure of success in "reasonable bowling conditions."
IMO, the game has changed in that:
a. openers aren't simply sent out to take the shine off the ball;
b. opening bowlers arent generally the opposition's best bowlers; and
c. today's players are more comfortable starting against pace.
Thoughts?