There is a lot of hype regarding an all-rounder in a cricket team. Some consider it as an essential commodity in a cricketing playing eleven, while others consider this option in a bid to cover their specialists in the team, be it a batsman or a bowler.

It is often said that in a cricket match, an all-rounder’s job is easy as compared to someone playing as a specialist for the all-rounder has an extra opportunity to prove his mettle in the match.

For example, consider a situation where a specialist batsman becomes the victim of an unplayable delivery from the opposition bowler. In one way or the other, the particular match is over for him. However, if the same thing happens to an all-rounder, he can make amends in the second innings with the ball in his hand.

Having said that, is it really that simple? Because it was, then all the 11 players of a cricket team must have had it in them to both bat and bowl in a given situation. The hype around an all-rounder is an epitome of the fact that someone who performs two roles for the team has to have the extra coverage from his teammates.

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