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"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.

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.

"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.

"People In Dressing Room Matter To Us": Ben Stokes On 'Bazball' Criticism After Rajkot Test Humbling

Following a 434-run loss against India on Sunday at Rajkot, England Test skipper Ben Stokes asserted that the team will look to win the rest of the two Tests at Ranchi and Dharamshala respectively to seal the series 3-2. A five-wicket haul by ace all-rounder and first-innings centurion Ravindra Jadeja and top knocks from skipper Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, double centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal and debutant Sarfaraz Khan saw England sink to its knees and surrender to the hosts inside four days.

India vs England: Ben Duckett Fires Back At Critics Slamming Joe Root's "Stupidest" Reverse Scoop

Following the end of day three play of the third Test against India, England opener Ben Duckett defended star batter Joe Root's dismissal while playing a reverse scoop, asking why the critics did not question his shot selection when the veteran right-hander was scoring heaps of runs last summer. In England's batting collapse on day three after a commanding performance on day two with Duckett's 153 being a standout, Root gave an easy catch to Yashasvi Jaiswal at slips while attempting to reverse scoop a Jasprit Bumrah delivery.

Updated World Test Championship Table After India's Historic Win Over England In Rajkot

India made a mockery of England in the third Test of the five-match series, smashing the visitors by 434 runs in Rajkot on Sunday. This is their biggest win in terms of runs in their 577 Test history, and also the first time that they've won by a margin of 400 runs or more. India surpassed their 372-run victory over New Zealand in 2021. The win allowed India to go 2-1 up in the series and leapfrog Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. The Rohit Sharma-led side are now second in the WTC points table.

Yashasvi Jasiwal's Fiery Ton Prompts Bizarre "We Should Take Some Credit" Remark From England Star

England's Ben Duckett on Saturday called India's Yashasvi Jaiswal a "superstar in the making" but said his side deserves credit for inspiring players in the opposition camp to bat aggressively in Test cricket. Jaiswal dished out his own version of England's much talked-about 'Bazball' approach of run-making in Test cricket, cracking nine fours and five sixes in his 133-ball 104 before retiring hurt due to back spasms. The Indian opener shifted gears all of a sudden in the final session. Having reached 35 off 73 balls, he peppered the field with powerful strokes to bring up his second century of the series and third overall in his career.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Gets "Special Phone Call" After Scoring Fifty On India Debut

After a long wait, Sarfaraz Khan finally made his India debut on Thursday. The right-handed batter was named in the playing XI of the Rohit Sharma-led side for the third Test match against England in Rajkot. Sarfaraz made the most of the opportunity with a 62-run knock off 66 balls. He batted with positive intent and took the England bowlers to the cleaners with some really good shots. Sarfaraz raced to his fifty in 48 balls before his knock came to a misfortunate end. The batter was run out after a horrible mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja in the middle.

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

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

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

"People In Dressing Room Matter To Us": Ben Stokes On 'Bazball' Criticism After Rajkot Test Humbling

India vs England: Ben Duckett Fires Back At Critics Slamming Joe Root's "Stupidest" Reverse Scoop

Updated World Test Championship Table After India's Historic Win Over England In Rajkot

Yashasvi Jasiwal's Fiery Ton Prompts Bizarre "We Should Take Some Credit" Remark From England Star

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Gets "Special Phone Call" After Scoring Fifty On India Debut