A less artistic Monty?

Unlike Shane Warne, whose leg-spin variations often bewilder a batsman before the lbw decision is won, Panesar's success has owed more to a persevering tread. It is generally accepted that more leg-before decisions are to be welcomed because the threat of them forces batsmen to play more with the bat than the pad. But if the umpires' willingness to give lbw decisions persuades Panesar to abandon art in favour of painting and decorating, the advantages will not be altogether apparent.