5 reasons why Gareth Batty can make a difference in the England-Bangladesh series

#5 Good form with the ball in recent times

Batty ended up being Surrey’s highest wicket-taker in the 2016 county season

The primary reason why England have opted for the services of Gareth Batty for their 2-match Test series against Bangladesh is his strong performance in the 2016 Specsavers County Championship Division One. Playing for Surrey, the off-spinner claimed 41 wickets in 16 matches and emerged as his team’s leading wicket-taker.

Batty’s confidence is bound to be high after his impressive showing and the icing on the cake has been his selection for the English Test team at the age of 39. These factors may culminate in a good performance with the ball by Gareth Batty in his comeback series and ensure that he makes an important contribution to a series win for his team.