IND vs ENG: Tom Moody Taunts Bazball After England Burn Their All 3 Reviews In 13.2 Overs – England’s cricket team arrived in India, armed with a new batting approach named ‘Bazball,’ characterized by an aggressive and attacking style. This strategy, which had shown success in previous series, was put to the test as England faced India in a five-game test series. The true challenge awaited them on the turning tracks against India’s formidable spinners, where winning a test series has historically proven to be the toughest task for any visiting team.
In the opening day of the first test match in Hyderabad, India took control, dominating the proceedings. Winning the toss, they opted to bowl first and successfully dismissed England for 246. Despite a few promising starts, only Stokes managed to surpass the fifty-run mark, scoring an impressive 70 runs. His partnership with the lower-order batsmen proved crucial in achieving a competitive total.
The ‘Bazball’ strategy was put to the test, and England faced the consequences when Jaiswal aggressively attacked the inexperienced Tom Hartley. The left-arm spinner couldn’t recover from the onslaught, conceding a staggering 63 runs in his 8 overs. While Leach managed to take the only wicket that fell, India finished the day at 119 for 1, trailing by 127 runs.
The final session saw India’s strong performance with the bat, putting them in a commanding position to win the match. To stage a comeback, England needs to show discipline and persistent effort. Jaiswal, after his aggressive display, is poised to make a significant contribution with the bat. The series unfolds as England faces the formidable challenge of adapting ‘Bazball’ to the unique conditions of Indian pitches, particularly against the quality spinners that India possesses.
In a twist of fate during India’s first innings, the England cricket team found themselves depleting all three of their review options without achieving any favorable outcomes. The first appeal, made by Mark Wood in the third over, centered around a caught-behind incident involving Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, the replay revealed no contact between the ball and Jaiswal’s bat, leaving England empty-handed.
A second review was initiated to challenge a caught-behind appeal against Rohit Sharma. Surprisingly, the ball outsmarted Rohit, spinning past the outside edge, but the review confirmed a significant gap between the ball and the bat, leaving England with a lost review and Rohit still at the crease.
In an attempt to salvage their review count, England decided to contest an LBW decision concerning Shubman Gill. Unfortunately, the review indicated that the ball was bouncing over the leg stump, resulting in England exhausting their final review.
IND vs ENG: Tom Moody Taunts Bazball After England Burn Their All 3 Reviews In 13.2 Overs
Tom Moody playfully taunted Ben Stokes and the England cricket team by highlighting their swift use of review decisions in a rather humorous manner. In a tweet, Moody remarked on the speed at which England exhausted all three of their reviews within just 13.2 overs of the match. Using the hashtag #Bazball, Moody humorously suggested that England’s actions were in line with the fast-paced and aggressive batting approach they’ve adopted, known as ‘Bazball.’
The tone of the tweet indicates a light-hearted jab, implying that England’s eagerness to challenge decisions and the rapid depletion of their review count aligned perfectly with the dynamic and attacking style of play associated with ‘Bazball.’
“3 reviews gone in 13.2 overs, everything done in #Bazball time! #INDvENG,” Tom Moody wrote.
3 reviews gone in 13.2 overs, everything done in #Bazball time! #INDvENG
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) January 25, 2024
