Posted by Test batsmen need to have a number of attributes. Depending on the conditions and the opposition, there will be different requirements.
Some are always necessary:
- A good eye
- A half-decent technique
- Good shot selection
- Concentration
In matches like Sri Lanka v India at Colombo, other attributes are also required:
- Stamina
- Patience
- Mercilessness
- Lack of empathy for bowlers
- Autism