Originally Posted by
Mibbes Aye
Are you talking about Bishoo? Last time out for the Windies, Chase got man of the match despite being on the losing side against Pakistan.
You're right about Chase, he's an all-rounder. His batting average is in the forties so he earns his place in the team as a batsman. Bishoo bats like a bowler :greengrin
In terms of bowling, their economy rates are identical. First-class averages are pretty much the same too. Bishoo has a considerable edge on bowling average at Test level but he's got five years on Chase and his average isn't actually very good! Chase can improve, I think it's too late for Bishoo.
Edgbaston is a pitch that traditionally favours batting, but occasionally can work for seamers. If I was picking a spinner I wouldn't be picking them for their trickery, I would be picking them to hold down an end while rotating the fasts at the other. I'd also be looking for the spinner to offer runs when batting,which is why I think Chase got the nod.