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Will Ben Stokes Bowl Against India In 4th Test? Brendon McCullum's Clear Answer

Back-to-back heavy defeats against India have compelled England captain Ben Stokes to consider an early return to bowling with head coach Brendon McCullum admitting that although it's a good sign, they don't want the all-rounder to push himself unnecessarily. Stokes, who is still recovering from a knee surgery, hasn't bowled since the second Ashes Test in June last year. "Well, it's good that he's actually getting into a state where he thinks he might bowl," McCullum was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo on Monday.

England coach McCullum backs struggling Bairstow to come good

England's Jonny Bairstow has come in for criticism after scoring just 102 runs in three matches in India but coach Brendon McCullum said it was important to show faith in the batter and that he has no plans to drop him for the fourth test in Ranchi.

"Don't Have Concerns Over Him": Brendon McCullum Backs Star Batter Amid Rough Patch

England Test coach Brendon McCullum backed Jonny Bairstow as the wicketkeeper-batter seeks to rediscover his lost form after registering scores of 0 and 4 in the team's 434-run defeat in the third Test against India. Bairstow's performances in the Test series have been underwhelming and he has an average of 17.00 from six innings. Before the beginning of the series, England skipper Ben Stokes had backed Bairstow to do wonders as he only had to focus on his batting with wicketkeeper Ben Foakes taking the responsibility behind the stumps.

Ben Stokes reopens DRS debate by asking for removal of umpire's call

England captain Ben Stokes has suggested a change to the Decision Review System (DRS) is required.

Is Joe Root Not Suited To Bazball? England Great's 'Frustrating' Verdict

England batter Joe Root has been under the scanner amid his poor show in the ongoing Test tour of India. After England's 434-run defeat in the third Test in Rajkot on Sunday, Root has only managed just 77 runs in six innings across three matches. In the third Test, Root got out playing a rash shot in the first innings, before being trapped LBW in the second by Ravindra Jadeja. His mode of dismissal in the first innings, however, caught the attention of several former England players.

"Ball Clearly Missing Stumps": Ben Stokes' Bold DRS Verdict After England's 434-Run Loss In Rajkot

England captain Ben Stokes isn't a happy man, having seen his side suffer one of its biggest defeats in the history of the game. As India came out on top in the third Test at Rajkot, securing a 434-run victory to go 2-1 up in the 5-match series, Stokes was left to rue some dubious LBW calls that left him and head coach Brendon McCullum bemused. The "umpire's call" in the DRS system is a factor that has been debated around for a long time, with several cricketing personalities wanting the ICC to do away with it. Stokes, citing the example of Zak Crawley's LBW dismissal in the second innings to Jasprit Bumrah, suggested the same and even had a chat with the technology maker's people to understand the scope of the error.

"Bazball Has Been Exposed": Michael Vaughan's Scathing Criticism Of England's Batting Failure In Rajkot

Former England batter Michael Vaughan has lashed out at the Ben Stokes-led side's 'Bazball' approach after a poor show in the recently-concluded third Test against India in Rajkot. India registered their biggest-ever Test win on Sunday, hammering England by 434 runs. Chasing an improbable total of 557, England were bowled out for 122 in their second innings. Before England's batting collapse on Day 4, Vaughan said that England's 'Bazball' approach has been exposed on Indian conditions.

Rohit Sharma's Move Against England In Rajkot Test Is A Massive First In 'Bazball Era'

Yashasvi Jaiswal hit an unbeaten double century to help India to its biggest-ever win on Sunday, crushing England by 434 runs in the third Test to take a 2-1 lead in the series. The match in Rajkot also saw India becoming the first-ever team in the 'Bazball era' to declare their innings against England. The Bazball era is referred to as the time that started after Brendon McCullum took over as England's Test team coach in May 2022. Talking about the game, India were solid at the score of 430 for 4 with a lead of 556 runs when captain Rohit Sharma decided to declare the innings and ask England to bat.

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Will Ben Stokes Bowl Against India In 4th Test? Brendon McCullum's Clear Answer

England coach McCullum backs struggling Bairstow to come good

"Don't Have Concerns Over Him": Brendon McCullum Backs Star Batter Amid Rough Patch

Ben Stokes reopens DRS debate by asking for removal of umpire's call

Is Joe Root Not Suited To Bazball? England Great's 'Frustrating' Verdict

"Ball Clearly Missing Stumps": Ben Stokes' Bold DRS Verdict After England's 434-Run Loss In Rajkot

"Bazball Has Been Exposed": Michael Vaughan's Scathing Criticism Of England's Batting Failure In Rajkot

Rohit Sharma's Move Against England In Rajkot Test Is A Massive First In 'Bazball Era'