O'Keefe: Rotation is guesswork

Guesswork ... Stephen O'Keefe (L) speaks out at the Northcott Cricket Legends Lunch. Source: Tim Hunter / News Limited

Twenty20 player Stephen O'Keefe has branded the controversial rotation policy as guesswork, but ruefully admits he wouldn't mind it being extended to spinners.

The resting and management of players has been a hot topic throughout the summer with most established cricketers getting a break at some stage.

O'Keefe drew a big round of applause on Friday when he supported what most cricket followers probably believe - the now seemingly radical policy of choosing your strongest available XI at all times.

''You just think will the team suffer by not playing (someone) and then a player getting injured, it's all guesswork,'' O'Keefe said at the Northcott Cricket Legends lunch in Sydney.

''I just think your 11 best fit players should be playing.

''I think, as a public, we deserve it and I think, as a player, you have earned your right to stay there and play.

''I'd like to see it remain that simple.''

Asked if the players understood how the policy works, a candid O'Keefe said ''no, I don't think they understand it.

''It would be nice if they rotated a few more spinners.

''I think there is a lot of grey area and I certainly don't envy the coaching staff, the selectors or the physios who are put in this position and are trying to rotate through quicks.''

O'Keefe was considered a chance to make the four-Test tour of India, but missed out behind Nathan Lyon and Xavier Doherty.

Sidelined by a split webbing injury, O'Keefe said Doherty's bowling would suit Indian conditions.

''I think (England spinner) Monty Panesar had great success over there bowling fast and accurately and I think that's the reason why the Australian selectors have gone with Doherty,'' O'Keefe said.

''I think his international (record) in one-day cricket certainly holds up.''

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