Why Roston Chase is a promising all-rounder

#2. Technique and temperament

Chase's off-spin has little mystery around it and he isn't a master of flight or drift. But what he has in abundance is the ability to pitch the ball in the right areas without getting exhausted. Also, his tall body enables him to purchase more bounce from the surface.

This combination of awkward bounce and accuracy makes him a difficult bowler to handle and the fact that he can bowl for longer durations with the same intensity makes things more difficult for the batsmen.

In batting, his solid defense is the key to his success. Unlike other batsmen who bat in the lower order, he doesn't focus on quick runs and in fact prices his wicket. He has the technique that allows him to keep the pacers as well as the spinners at the bay.

Two out of three of his centuries have come in the second innings when the team was in trouble and this attitude of taking the responsibility when it matters the most speaks volume about his temperament.