On Day 4 of the third Test against England, Jasprit Bumrah was captured saying something witty on the stump microphone, which picked up his comment. The video of this moment has been circulating on social media platforms, gaining attention after India’s convincing victory in the match.
Jasprit Bumrah Trolled Bazball During The Game
The incident occurred after the 11th over of England’s fourth innings, with the team struggling at 28/3 while chasing 557. Following the over’s completion, Bumrah remarked that the English batsmen seemed reluctant to go for scoring shots. He expressed this sentiment by saying: “Ab toh maar hi nahi rahe hai (they are not hitting anymore).”
Watch the viral video:
missed it live but this has ended me, how does he sound polite even when sledging 😭😭 https://t.co/5nHkVdoPhv pic.twitter.com/2DC9ND0HJA
— Rahul (@exceedingxpuns) February 19, 2024
England’s attempt to execute their Bazball strategy during the chase fell short as they were dismissed for a mere 122 runs. Mark Wood’s quickfire innings of 33 runs prevented further humiliation, allowing them to surpass the three-figure mark.
Michael Vaughan slammed England
Meanwhile, following India’s defeat, former England captain Michael Vaughan criticized the Bazball style of cricket after England’s crushing 434-run defeat against India. He highlighted the flaws in England’s approach, suggesting they should take notes from the Indian team on adapting to different game situations and maintaining consistent scoring in Test cricket.
In his column for The Telegraph, Vaughan wrote:
“England make out that everything is positive but they need to be having conversations about how to bat better. This was the worst defeat under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, and one that exposed their method. They cannot take the aggressive at every opportunity, they have to pick their moments.”
He added: “From the position England found themselves in on day three, India, with all their absentees, were there for the taking. They need to look at the way Jaiswal and Shubman Gill played on day three. They soaked up the pressure for 30 or 40 balls, and then they started to get boundaries. That is what Test batting is about.”
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