The Batting Conundrum: Cricket Australia's Summit Raises Questions on Style and Sustainability The recent struggles of Australian batsmen in domestic cricket have sparked a long overdue conversation about the style of play that is being encouraged at the state level.
Concerns about batting performance are not new, but the admission from state coaches and national team mentor Andrew McDonald that the style of cricket prevalent in the Shield will have to shift is significant.
The trend towards playing on "result" pitches with plenty of grass has led to a situation where batters are being asked to excel under difficult conditions, while bowlers dominate matches with ease.