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“Gone Too Far”: Ravichandran Ashwin Names James Anderson, Joe Root In Damning Review Of Bazball | Cricket News
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“Gone Too Far”: Ravichandran Ashwin Names James Anderson, Joe Root In Damning Review Of Bazball | Cricket News

[ad_1] Veteran Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin gave a damning verdict on Bazball with special mentions for James Anderson and Joe Root following the 4-1 win in the recently-concluded five-match series. Ashwin mentioned Anderson's claims ahead of Day 4 of the second Test match where he said that England will look to chase down the 399-run target within 60 overs. The result is quite different as the visitors were bowled out and defeated comprehensively. Ashwin expressed surprise at the over the top statement and said that although it was a show of positive mindset, the statement "went too far".“James Anderson went into a press conference in the second Test after winning the first considerably well. Much respect to them for winning that. He told the press that even if the 4t...
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England Left With Plenty To Ponder After India Series Defeat | Cricket News
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England Left With Plenty To Ponder After India Series Defeat | Cricket News

[ad_1] England's comprehensive 4-1 Test series loss in India, culminating with an innings and 64-run defeat inside three days in Dharamsala last week, has left coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes with several difficult decisions. They will, however, have plenty of time to conduct a thorough review, with their side not in red-ball action again until facing the West Indies at Lord's in July. AFP Sport looks at some of the key issues now confronting England in Test cricket:'Refining' BazballIf self-knowledge is the beginning of wisdom, McCullum's post-series acceptance England will have to "refine" their approach was a start on the road to recovery.'Baz' McCullum and Stokes won 10 of their first 11 Tests in charge but have since lost seven of the last dozen.Few disagree with the b...
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R Ashwin’s Brilliant Response As Sunil Gavaskar Reminds Him Of Joe Root’s Pre-Match Comment | Cricket News
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R Ashwin’s Brilliant Response As Sunil Gavaskar Reminds Him Of Joe Root’s Pre-Match Comment | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ravichandran Ashwin was truly at his best as he became only the 14th Indian player to feature in 100 Test matches. Ashwin took England batters for a ride, claiming 9 wickets in the 5th Test at Dharamsala, producing one of his finest performances in the whites. After the game, India legend Sunil Gavaskar caught up with Ashwin and spoke about the manner in which he continues to bamboozle batters, even at this stage of his career.Gavaskar also reminded Ashwin of a comment from England star Joe Root, who had explained before the match why the best batters in the world find it difficult to tackle Ashwin."That has always been the highlight of your career. You have always been the student of the game. And how you try to get better in every match with a variety of deliveries. Different de...
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Shoaib Bashir’s Hilarious “DRS” Gesture After Getting Bowled Leaves Joe Root, England Great In Splits. Watch | Cricket News
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Shoaib Bashir’s Hilarious “DRS” Gesture After Getting Bowled Leaves Joe Root, England Great In Splits. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shoaib Bashir decided to take the DRS as he didn't realise that he had been bowled.© InstagramEngland spinner Shoaib Bashir was involved in a hilarious incident during Day 3 of the fifth Test against India on Saturday. During the 46th over of England's second innings, Ravindra Jadeja found some turn and clipped Bashir's off-stump. Assuming that he had been caught behind the stumps by Dhruv Jurel, Bashir decided to take the DRS as he didn't realise that he had been bowled. Bashir's hilarious gesture caught the attention of the fans, who had criticised him for his fiery send offs during the match.Former England spinner Graeme Swann couldn't control his laughter over the same, while Joe Root, who was the non-striker's end, also had a wry smile on his face.Meanwhile, Bashir had claime...
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India Make It 4-1 With Crushing Win In Dharamsala, Provide Rude Reality Check To Bazball | Cricket News
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India Make It 4-1 With Crushing Win In Dharamsala, Provide Rude Reality Check To Bazball | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ravichandran Ashwin took a famous five-wicket haul in his 100th Test as India thrived on the impatience of England batters for an emphatic innings and 64-run victory in the final chapter of an action-packed five-match contest, handing the visitors their heaviest defeat in the 'Bazball' era. With the series already in bag, India were playing for crucial World Test Championship points and England made their job simpler by self-imploding on day three in Dharamsala. England were bowled out for 195 towards the end of the afternoon session with Ashwin running through their reckless batting line-up to end with a match haul of nine wickets.Joe Root was the lone ranger for his team and batted beautifully for his 84 off 128 balls. He was the last batter to be dismissed.England's second inni...
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In Nippy Dharamsala, England And Their Fans Feel At Home | Cricket News
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In Nippy Dharamsala, England And Their Fans Feel At Home | Cricket News

[ad_1] The results may not have gone their way on the tour of India but England have had no shortage of fan support and it is set to reach its peak this week in the picturesque town of Dharamsala. The fifth and final Test is still two days away but thousands of English fans have flocked to the hill station. The Barmy Army has provided constant support through the series but the prospect of watching Test cricket amid the stunning backdrop of the Himalayas has attracted even more fans from England.Three early morning flights from Delhi Airport to Dharamsala were packed with English fans and a handful of locals including Indian captain Rohit Sharma, giving the impression that the game was being played in the UK.Upon their arrival at the Gaggal Airport, the fans were left in awe of the snowc...
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‘Have High Expectations From Myself’: Joe Root Ahead Of 5th Test vs India | Cricket News
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‘Have High Expectations From Myself’: Joe Root Ahead Of 5th Test vs India | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ahead of the fifth and final Test match between India and England in Dharamshala, star English batter Joe Root said that he has "high expectations" from himself. After taking part in the first four Test matches, Root has scored 210 runs with an average of 30.00 and a strike rate of 45.16. He slammed 17 fours and 1 overhead boundary after appearing in 8 innings. Root accepted that he failed to display his best performance in the first four Test matches against India."I have high expectations of myself and until that last Test match, I was way below where I want to be," Root said on the Sky Sports podcast.The 33-year-old felt that he did not contribute as much as he wanted to and also scored much fewer runs than he expected."I felt short of runs, I felt like I'd not contributed how ...
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“R Ashwin Always Trying To Find Ways Of…”: Joe Root’s No Holds Barred Take On India Spinner | Cricket News
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“R Ashwin Always Trying To Find Ways Of…”: Joe Root’s No Holds Barred Take On India Spinner | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mighty impressed with Ravichandran Ashwin's range, aggressive mindset and relentless pursuit of wickets, senior England batter Joe Root has said that the veteran Indian off-spinner is a constant threat who hardly believes in the concept of wearing the opposition down. Ashwin, who recently went past the 500-wicket milestone in the traditional format becoming only the second Indian after Anil Kumble to do so, will play his 100th Test during the fifth match against England, starting on March 7 at Dharamsala."Ashwin is always trying to find ways of getting you out rather than trying to wear you down, over long periods of time," Root said on Sky Sports cricket podcast hosted by former England captains Mike Atherton and Nasser Hussain.Root, who along with his teammates is currently enjo...
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On Hawk-Eye Founder’s ‘Uneducated Opinion’ Jibe, Michael Vaughan’s “Very Simple” Response | Cricket News
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On Hawk-Eye Founder’s ‘Uneducated Opinion’ Jibe, Michael Vaughan’s “Very Simple” Response | Cricket News

[ad_1] Hawk-Eye founder Paul Hawkins had taken a jibe at former England captain Michael Vaughan following his remark over Joe Root's controversial dismissal in the fourth Test against India in Ranchi. During the guests' second innings, Ravichandran Ashwin's delivery crashed into Root's pad. The hosts had appealed for a possible LBW but the umpire, Joel Wilson, was not convinced about the shout. India went for the review and Root was given out, despite the ball appearing to have pitched outside the leg stump on naked eye view.After the controversial call, Vaughan had called for more transparency in the DRS technology, saying that the viewers should also get to see what happens during the tracking process.While Hawkins had revealed that the measures that are taken to maintain transparency ...
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“We’ve Lost Here But…”: Brendon McCullum Issues Huge ‘Bazball’ Statement | Cricket News
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“We’ve Lost Here But…”: Brendon McCullum Issues Huge ‘Bazball’ Statement | Cricket News

[ad_1] England cricket team head coach Brendon McCullum© AFPEngland cricket team head coach Brendon McCullum continued to show his support for 'Bazball' despite his team losing the five-match Test series against India. The visitors won the first match in Hyderabad but ended up losing three matches in a row with experts and fans criticising their style of play and questioning their ability to adapt according to situations. However, McCullum said that they have improved over the last 18 months and added they are capable of doing "some special shit".'There's times in games where we haven't quite screwed down our method just yet. We've lost here, didn't win the Ashes (2-2), but we're a better team than 18 months ago, and we've got an opportunity in the next 18 months to do some special shit,...
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