Hi, I'm recently new to Cricket and I try to improve my knowledge of the game, so I'd be extremely grateful if anyone could answer this questions:
1. Why a fantastic spinner like Monty Panesar has not been considered for the ODI side? What's the criteria for being drafted in it and what an effective spinner at Test level does miss not to be called for ODI duties too?
2. What does the number that appears under the team crest on the Test Shirt indicate?
3. Why most openers are left handed? I think of England and Australia mainly... Is there any particuar reason for that choice or is it just a case?
4. I understood most about how the ICC Ranking work, but I haven't understood if Australia will receive a trophy, at some stage, for being in the first position of the table (both the Test and the Odi one). In other words, when is the champion named?
Pls do your best to reply, since I really need these infos to appreciate this fantastic sport even more.
Thanks in advance,