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Old Indian cricketing icon Sunil Gavaskar has given a critique and pointed of Ben Stokes‘ captaincy and EnglandGlobal tactical approach during the recent recent test at Old Trafford. Gavaskar’s comment focused especially on the bewildering England’s decision to delay the entrance statement, asking why they chose to beat for so long when a results oriented approach seemed more appropriate. Its strong opinions reflect a perceived disconnection between the rhetoric of the Bazball of England of Agressive and Fear Cricket and its real options in the field, especially when a victory was ready, only to be denied by a resistant screen of India.
Sunil Gavaskar questions the timid declaration of England and praises India’s spirit
Gavaskar, known for his direct opinions, did not make words to express his dissatisfaction with England’s strategic options during the Manchester test. Was openly questioned, “England beat too long before they were declared, because, when, when India gave 600 in England to pursue, 600 in a hurry to pursue Birmingham, some of the players in England, when they went out to the press conference later, said, but they were afraid and that’s why they gave us more than 600 …” This pointed consultation highlights Gavaskar’s belief that England lost a crucial opportunity to achieve a victory.
Despite gaining a substantial advantage of 311 runs and inflicts early damage to firing Indian openers Yasse jiswal and Sai Sudharsan Without a race on the board on the 4th, England could not force the result.
Instead, the party concluded in a tie, largely due to a heroic Indian rear, with crucial collaborations, including an initial recovery directed by Skipper. Shubman gill and Kl satisfiedfollowed by magnificent centuries undefeated of Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadja. Gavaskar, full of pride, stated, I’m proud. I am greatly proud of this, this team, as far as they have done. I mean, just four doctors, yes, anything that has been the pitch, whether it is a good ground, a flat ground, anything that is to be left under pressure. “
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“Bravado, a little strong conversation”: Gavaskar’s shameless evaluation
Gavaskar’s criticism climbed even more, deepening the theaters and perceived the hypocrisy of the English side. Remembered the scene at the last minute when “The captain of England, Ben Stokes, offered Jadja and Sundar the opportunity to finish the game with a tie, but the two baptisms had no good mood to accept the offer, as they were both about to reach their respective centuries. “” This refusal, Gavaskar, stated that English players dissatisfied to share a piece of their minds with Indian baptisms with observations such as Zak CrawleySarcastic suggestion to beat faster if they wanted a hundred.
“Shubman Gill … If you are in the media conference … I wish you asked,” Why did you take the advantage of 311? Why are you not satisfied with a 240 advantage? Or 250? After (Ben Stokes) had his hundred, why did you not declare and give your bowls an additional time to try to get other honey? I know he won’t ask. asked percent.
Gavaskar contrasted this attitude with the alleged previous ones of England: “… when I remember having read somewhere before you know, a player from England they said, while in India, give us 600 more. Give us -whatever we will pursue. This is what in India looked at. Give -you have 600 runs. But you’ve finished 336 shorts. So it was only a little bit of hard conversation.” His comments emphasize a clear message: the aggressive statements of intent of England do not always align with their practical decision -making, especially under pressure, reinforcing their opinion. “Everything cannot be done according to what the team of England wants”
