For the ones who scoff at that as a fad - fed knee - jerk reaction , let me point out that batsmen have to play roughly half their matches in their own land , and .
Greatness necessitates a fantastic home record .
For the ones who scoff at that as a fad - fed knee - jerk reaction , let me point out that batsmen have to play roughly half their matches in their own land , and hence greatness necessitates a fantastic home record .