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"A Bit Too Much Moaning": England Great Blasts Ben Stokes And Co Over Complaining About DRS

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan believes that Ben Stokes and Co. have done 'a bit too much moaning' about DRS decisions in the Ranchi Test series against India. Vaughan has been a vocal critic of the DRS calls but he believes it is not the reason why England are currently trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, with the fourth Test tilted heavily towards the hosts. In his column for The Telegraph, Vaughan wrote that England may feel like big decisions have gone against them but they have allowed the game to slip away both in Rajkot and Ranchi after solid starts.

India vs England - "Not About Being Arrogant": Joe Root's Blunt Take On Bazball's Criticism

After recent criticism, England batter Joe Root regained his magical touch in the fourth Test against India in Ranchi, smashing an unbeaten century to lead the visitors' charge. Root had come under the scanner for throwing away his wicket on too many occasions prior to the fourth Test. He was harshly criticised for playing a reverse-lap shot that led to his wicket in the first innings of the third Test. However, Root silenced his doubters with an unbeaten 122 to help England post 353.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Joins Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid In Elite Club With Another Impactful Innings vs England

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his red-hot form in Test cricket and with a six during the first innings of the fourth Test against England, the young opener has gone past many legends, including Yuvraj Singh, Mohammed Azharuddin, Rahul Dravid etc in terms of sixes hit in Test cricket. In the first innings, Jaiswal scored 73 in 117 balls, with eight fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of over 62.

Windies legend Gayle says there's nothing new about 'Bazball', hails 'phenomenal' Jaiswal

England have no copyright on aggressive batting according to West Indies star Chris Gayle, who insisted it had been around even "years before" he started his career as one of cricket's most celebrated big-hitters.

England Star Flies Home Before Start Of 4th Test, Will Not Return To India

England star Rehan Ahmed flew back home before the start of the 4th Test against India in Ranchi, prompting Ben Stokes to include Shoaib Bashir in the team for the penultimate match of the series. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) released a statement, explaining Rehan's decision to fly back home, suggesting the spinner had a personal emergency to deal with. The board did not announce a replacement for the spinner, who won't be returning to India for the 5th Test either.

IND vs ENG: Trailing 1-2 In Series, England Considering Ollie Robinson For 4th Test Against India

Trailing hosts India 1-2 in the ongoing red-ball series, England are considering bringing in their specialist pacer Ollie Robinson for the fourth Test against India in Ranchi as they struggle for the right balance in the playing eleven going into the next fixture, according to ESPNcricinfo. If England do decide to go with Robinson, the 30-year-old will make his first appearance in the ongoing tour. The visitors have changed their seam bowling options throughout the first three Tests.

"Catch The Next Flight Home": India Great Delivers Brutal 'Bazball' Verdict

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Kris Srikkanth delivered a brutal verdict on Bazball after England were completely outplayed in the third Test match in Rajkot. England were bowled out for just 122 runs with Mark Wood being their highest scorer with 33 runs. Ahead of the series, Bazball was considered to be a massive threat for the hosts but Srikanth believes that the strategy has not worked and they have not backed up the hype created around the aggressive brand of cricket.

Watch: After Ben Stokes' Criticism, England Great's Old Video Of Schooling Virat Kohli On DRS Viral

The third India vs England Test, which the hosts won by a huge margin, had its moments. From Sarfaraz Khan's debut to Yashasvi Jaiswal's commanding double ton to Ravindra Jadeja's all-round show, the match was a treat for cricket fans. The match had its controversial moments too. England captain Ben Stokes was unhappy with some of the dubious LBW calls during the course of the match. that left him and head coach Brendon McCullum bemused. Stokes, citing the example of Zak Crawley's LBW dismissal in the second innings to Jasprit Bumrah, suggested that the Umpire's Call aspect should be scrapped.

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"A Bit Too Much Moaning": England Great Blasts Ben Stokes And Co Over Complaining About DRS

India vs England - "Not About Being Arrogant": Joe Root's Blunt Take On Bazball's Criticism

Yashasvi Jaiswal Joins Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid In Elite Club With Another Impactful Innings vs England

Windies legend Gayle says there's nothing new about 'Bazball', hails 'phenomenal' Jaiswal

England Star Flies Home Before Start Of 4th Test, Will Not Return To India

IND vs ENG: Trailing 1-2 In Series, England Considering Ollie Robinson For 4th Test Against India

"Catch The Next Flight Home": India Great Delivers Brutal 'Bazball' Verdict

Watch: After Ben Stokes' Criticism, England Great's Old Video Of Schooling Virat Kohli On DRS Viral