Batting promotions, while unusual, can happen for myriad reasons. In this quiz, you have to answer ten questions on the topic.
While most batters prefer fixed batting positions, team managements do promote them from time to time. In Test cricket, it might be to protect specialist batters, often just before stumps.
In limited-overs cricket, however, batters are often promoted to take advantage of field restrictions – or, of late, to win match-ups against specific bowlers.
How many questions on batting promotions could you answer correctly?
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