Tag: IND vs ENG 3rd Test

  • ‘Thrill And Frustrating In Equal Measure,’ Former England Captain On ‘Bazball’ | cricket news

    Following the end of day three play of the third Test between India and England, former England skipper Nasser Hussain said that Joe Root’s dismissal while playing a reverse scoop reflects what team’s highly-attacking, positive and result-oriented ‘Bazball’ approach is- ” thrilling and frustrating in equal measure”.

    After opener Ben Duckett slammed a century on day two, England batting could not capitalize on the fine start and lost their eight wickets for just 95 runs. A key highlight of England’s collapse was Root losing his wicket while attempting a reverse scoop. Later, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill reached their century and half-century respectively, to end the day on a high and Three Lions endured another frustrating day despite a fine start. (Why Team India Is Wearing Black Arm Band In India vs England 3rd Test Day 3?)

    Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Hussain said that people felt that Root does not sit suitable with England’s ‘Bazball’ school of cricket, but the average of 51 under skipper Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, a rise from his average of 49 proves it. wrong. So, it is England’s approach that gives both thrill and frustration in equal parts.

    “After the first two Tests against India, we said that Root might not be suited to Bazball. But the stats say otherwise. He averages 51 under this regime and he averaged 49 before that. His dismissive sort of sums up where we are with Bazball It will thrill and frustrate in equal measure,” said Hussain.

    “Joe Root’s latest Bazball shot is the stupidest in English Test cricket history”

    The Telegraph

    pic.twitter.com/tp1AGj5rlW Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) February 17, 2024

    “When he is playing those reverse-scoops to the first ball of the day of an Ashes Test, we all jump up and applaud. When he does it to Bumrah here and gets out, we all say ‘what a disgrace’,” he added. (Sarfaraz Khan Wears 97 Number Of Jersey As Dedication To Father; Know How)

    The former skipper said that Root will look at the timing of his shot, especially in the absence of veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who is out of this test due to personal reasons. Hussain said that ‘Bazball’ is about soaking pressure as well and Root should have taken the game deep and used the shot later.

    “One thing Joe will look at is the timing of that shot. Ashwin was not there, India are down a bowler; Ravindra Jadeja is playing off the back of an injury; Jasprit Bumrah is playing three Tests in a row and there is talk of him needing a rest. Bazball is about being attacking but it is also about soaking up pressure. Get Bumrah into his second or third spell, take it deep and then play the shot later in the day,” said Hussain.

    Hussain backed Root to assess his dismissal and make a comeback, “That is what makes him a great player. He will come back. He will be absolutely fine,” concluded Hussain. This tour continues to be a disappointing affair for England’s premier batter, who has managed just 29, 2, 5, 16 and 18 in five innings so far.

    Since his double century, a knock of 218 in the first Chennai Test during the last tour to India back in February 2021, Root has had an abysmal record in Asian conditions. In 17 Test innings played in Asia since then, Root has scored just 345 runs at an average of 20.29, with just one half-century. His best score has been 73.

    Root though has a fine overall record in Asia, scoring 3,843 runs in Asia across 70 international matches at an average of 46.30, with six centuries and 23 fifties in 92 innings. His best score is 228. In 26 Tests in Asia since his debut in 2012, Root has made 2,187 runs in 26 matches and 50 innings at an average of 45.56. with five centuries and 10 fifties. His best score is 228.

    Root has been dismissed by Bumrah three times out of five in this series. Overall in 21 innings, Root has scored 254 runs against Bumrah at an average of 28.22. Bumrah has dismissed Root nine times. A key question arising from Root’s poor recent shot selection is if the aggressive and unorthodox cricketing shots have led to Root’s decline in Tests?

    The numbers do not suggest so. In 21 Tests played under skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum’s leadership, Root has made 1,597 runs at an average of 51.51, with five centuries and seven fifties in 36 innings. His best score is 176.

    Coming to the match, England were bundled out for 319 in their first innings in reply to India’s 445. Opener Ben Duckett (153 in 151 balls, with 23 fours and two sixes) led the way for England, but besides skipper Ben Stokes (41 in 89 balls, with six fours) and Ollie Pope (39 in 55 balls, with five fours and a six), none of the batters could stick around and play a long inning.

    Mohammad Siraj (4/84), Ravindra Jadeja (2/51) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/77) contributed to the bowling attack while Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin took a wicket each. India started with a 126-run lead. Yashasvi Jaiswal came up with another stellar knock in the second innings and scored a century while Shubman Gill scored another half-century, ending India’s day at 196/2 and a 322-run lead.

  • ‘Jaddu Samajh Ye T20 Hai…’, Rohit Sharma’s Witty Banter With Ravindra Jadeja Lights Up Rajkot Test – Watch | cricket news

    In the intense battleground of cricket, where every ball counts, moments of levity are like refreshing gusts of wind amid the heat of competition. Rohit Sharma, the charismatic Indian skipper, once again showcased his humorous side during the ongoing third Test against England in Rajkot, leaving fans in splits with his banter directed at Ravindra Jadeja. During the second day’s play, as Ravindra Jadeja found himself bowling a couple of no-balls to England’s Joe Root, Rohit Sharma, stationed at first slip, couldn’t resist a light-hearted jab. “Jaddu samajh ye T20 hai, idhar no balls allowed nahi hai,” quipped Rohit, urging Jadeja to treat the situation as if it were a T20 match. This moment, captured by the stump mic, quickly became a talking point in cricketing circles.

    Look at Rohit Sharma reaction after reverse sweep six by Ben Duckett ___#INDvsENG | #INDvsENGTestpic.twitter.com/S1C7zmoNxB — Sports Chronicle (@sportschr0nicle) February 16, 2024

    Banter Continues

    The joke didn’t end there. On the following day, as Jadeja faced criticism for his repeated no-balls, Rohit Sharma playfully reminded him of his performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL). “Yaar, this Jadeja doesn’t bowl any no-balls in IPL. T20 samajh ke bowling kar, Jaddu,” joked Rohit, evoking laughter from teammates and fans alike. Such light-hearted exchanges not only relieve the pressure but also underscore the camaraderie within the team.

    Duckett’s Heroics

    While the banter provided moments of amusement, the cricketing action was equally enthralling. Ben Duckett’s sensational century propelled England’s fightback, helping them reach a commendable 207/2 by the close of play. Duckett’s audacious stroke play, including a switch-hit off Jadeja, showcased England’s resolve against the Indian bowling attack.

    India’s Response

    Despite Duckett’s heroics, India holds the upper hand in the match, thanks to solid contributions from skipper Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja with the bat earlier in the game. With a formidable first-innings total of 445, India aims to maintain pressure on the visitors and secure victory in the crucial Test match.

    Missing Pieces

    However, amidst the cricketing action, India faces setbacks with the absence of key players. Senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s withdrawal due to a family medical emergency leaves a void in the Indian bowling arsenal. Nevertheless, the team remains determined to overcome challenges and emerge victorious in the Test series.

  • India vs England 3rd Test Rajkot Pitch Report: How Will SCA Stadium Surface Play? Also Check Weather Forecast, Stats And Record | cricket news

    The five-match Test series between India and England is beautifully poised at the moment with both teams winning one Test each. England surprised India in the first Test, registering a come-from-behind win over the hosts to take 1-0 lead. That loss was a wake up call for India and they did well to make a strong comeback in Visakhapatnam to make it 1-1. After two Tests, the teams went for a short break to spend some time with their families and have now landed in Rajkot where the third Test is to be played.

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    What happened when last time India played England in Rajkot?

    England played a Test at Rajkot on their tour of India in 2016 and had dominated the proceedings. Winning the toss, the visitors had opted to bat first and put on 547 in the first innings thanks to hundreds from Joe Root and Ben Stokes. India’s Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara struck hundreds to guide India to 488 in first innings. England captain Alastair Cook hit 130 in the 2nd innings as England declared at 260 for 3. India found themselves in a spot when they were 5 down for 118 but thanks to Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, they managed to take the match to a draw.

    What happened in India’s last Test here?

    The ground has hosted just 2 Tests. While the first Test was a draw, India won the second Test played at Saurashtra Cricket Assocation (SCA) in Rajkot in 2018 vs West Indies. It was d dominant win where India posted 649 for 9 declared in the first innings as Prithvi Shaw got a hundred while Kohli too finished with 139 runs in the first innings. Windies batters struggled on this pitch as spin trio of R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav got most of the wickets. India, in the end, registered a win by one innings and 272 runs.

    Is that you, @HomeOfCricket? ,

    __ #INDvENG _______ | #EnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/Kourr3DRy6— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 13, 2024

    About the pitch in Rajkot

    If the numbers of the two Tests which have been played here are to go by, one gets a clue that this is a batting surface. A kind of pitch that will suit India more. Remember that India are befitted more when they play on pitches that support batters for first two days and then begin to deteriorate to assist the spinners. Rank turners, on the other hand, are only going to bring England more and more into the match.

    The SCA stadium surface will have runs and for the first time in the series, we might big scores of 500 and 600 runs being achieved in an innings. The pitch will definitely have spice for the spinners and pacers will also enjoy bowling here, but only after the pitch has been used for two days. Teams winning the toss would love to bat first here as chasing in the fourth innings could turn out to be tricky.

    Want to see the pitch for the 3rd Test in Rajkot? Go on, then. It’s just been sprayed with some liquid – not sure what – so looks a little darker (damper) than it may later. pic.twitter.com/ut2TlwooKc

    — George Dobell (@GeorgeDobell1) February 13, 2024 Rajkot weather from February 15 to 19

    Good news on weather front as Rajkot is not likely to see a single drop of rain on all five days of the match, starting February 15. As per weather apps, the temperature will be between 32 degree to 36 degree celcius and rain will not halt. or stop playing on any day.

    SCS stadium Rajkot: Stats and record

    Two Test matches played so far in Rajkot, out of which India have won one while one match ended in a draw. Visiting teams have never won any Test here. Teams batting first have won a Test.

    In 2018, during a cricket match between India and West Indies, India achieved the highest team total in Rajkot which is 649/9 (d), while West Indies recorded the lowest team total of 181 all out against India.

    The average 1st innings score in Rajkot is 593, with the 2nd innings averaging 334, the 3rd innings averaging 228, and the 4th innings averaging 172.

    Notably, Virat Kohli of India has scored the highest individual score of 139 against West Indies in 2018. The best bowling innings is credited to Kuldeep Yadav of India, who claimed figures of 5 for 57 against West Indies in 2018.

    Meanwhile, the best bowling match performance was achieved by Adil Rashid of England, who took 7 for 158 against India in 2016.

  • ‘Auraton Ke Bodies Ke Baare Mein…’, Jasprit Bumrah’s Wife Sanjana Ganesan Fat-Shamed On Instagram; Check Her Brilliant Reply To A Troll | cricket news

    Cricketers do receive a lot of love in India for their achievements on the field. But the brutal world of social media also sends them hate in equal amount. Sometimes, it does not require a cricketer to fail to get this hate. There is an unorganized community on internet these days whose sole purpose is to spread negativity and abuse these athletes and their families. Jasprit Bumrah and his wife Sanjana Ganesan is a celebrity couple who also, on a daily basis, faces the online trolling.

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    On Monday, when Bumrah posted a promotional video on his Instagram page, which is an advertisement for a brand and also features his wife Sanjana, the trolls filled the comments section with filthy words. The target was Sanjana who has obviously put on weight post her pregnancy. Post-pregnancy fat is not abnormal and you can lose weight too via some simple exercises. Without going further into science, even if Sanjana was an overweight person, she did not deserve this hate. Fat-shaming anyone is not right but some people get a lot of fun when they do it to others.

    Sanjana Ganesan’s reply on the Instagram post. pic.twitter.com/DgIhrtRurs

    — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 12, 2024

    “Bhabhi Moti lag rahi hai,” was one of the many comments on this Insta post, which loosely translates to sister-in-law is looking fat. Sanjana gave a beffiting reply to this troll, underlining his lack of scientific temperament. She said, “You cannot even learn things from the science books in your school and here you have come to show your knowledge about women’s bodies. Get lost. (School ki science textbook toh yaad hoti nahi hai tumse, bad auraton ke bodies ke baare You are commenting on me. Run away from here.”

    While Sanjana’s reply was much-needed and accurate, it did not stop many others to continue to fat-shame her. Check some of the terrible comments made on the post below:


    Remember that Sanjana is a successful sports broadcaster. She is a digital presenter with International Cricket Council (ICC) and has covered many Cricket World Cups with Star Sports where her TV career started. She was aa finalist at Miss India 2014 and took part in Reality TV show Splitsvilla. Every now and then, the wives of these cricketers get targeted by unsupportive fans whenever their husbands do not perform on the field. Anushka Sharma (Virat Kohli’ wife), Ritika Sajdeh (Rohit Sharma’s partner) are also among the Cricket WAGs who have faced online trolling on regular basis.

    Afer Bumrah became the new World No 1 Test bowler in the world, he reacted to the achievement by posting an Instagram Story for his haters. He posted an image reflecting on how there is very less support when an athlete is struggling and so much praise when he or she is at peak. Comments like ‘Ab toh sharam kar le Bumrah’ were constantly shared on Instagram when the pacer was out for a year due to injury.

    Bumrah will soon be seen again in the third Test vs England, starting on February 15, in Rajkot. He is bowling superbly at the moment and England are deeply worried on how to tackle him.