Why picking Joe Burns was the right decision

Picking Joe Burns was the right call for the first two Test matches against India.

There are multiple layers behind the choices made in national selection meetings, more than the casual onlooker on social media would care to consider.

Much has been made of his form in the lead-up games – Burns averaged just over seven runs per innings heading into the first Test match.

Beyond the clearly failing figures was a player struggling against a moving ball, with a lack of direction on the front foot res...