Other characters hang back and cast spells that support the leading warriors and gradually deplete the health or thwart the spells or other abilities of the boss.
If Stuart Broad was in the side, he should be second change - he's capable of a support role and bowling lengthy spells, but he's not an incisive wicket-taker and he certainly should not get the new ball.
And it could be argued that Cornhill Insurance received little return for its patient support of England's cricketers during the leanest of lean spells - it gave up in December after 22 years.