Gone are the days where batsmen in Sheffield Shield with 50 plus averages got nowhere near the team. 1990s and 2000s saw unprecedented batting riches with the likes of Jamie Siddons, Martin Love, even Mike Hussey for a period of time never got a chance.

With David Warner’s waning form and this CricInfo article discussing potential replacements tell the story. All three of Bancroft, Renshaw and Harris have played over 10 tests, average between 25 and 30, and have a first class average of around 38. Much of a muchness really.

Just goes to show that skill and productivity is not enough in sport. Sometimes your timing has to be right too.