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The fading art of Test opening

Cricbuzz · 22 Jun 2023, 3:23 PM
The fading art of Test opening
Opening the batting is intensely scrutinised, because all beginnings are intensely scrutinised. · Getty

While Test cricket still has some anchor tenants at the top of the order, their partners tend to resemble a series of short-term sublets. Why has the sight of a long-term opening pair become so rare?

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