ENGLAND’S one-dayer at The Kia Oval, apart from getting Eoin Morgan’s team back to winning ways, was instrumental in busting a few myths that have arisen around the white-ball game in recent times.
Chief among them is the one that says playing in the Indian Premier League makes better, savvier players of those who do so, be it in either 20 or 50-over cricket. This is parroted a lot by commentators though the evidence on Wednesday was unconvincing.
For instance, four of Australia’s top six are regulars in the IPL where spinners, especially leggies, contribute the majority o...