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Amid Controversy Over Joe Root's LBW, Ex-England Star Praises Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin For "Excellent Review"

Amid controversy over England batter Joe Root's LBW dismissal in the second innings of the 4th Test, former Three Lions pacer Steven Finn praised India captain Rohit Sharma and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for the taking crucial review. This comes after former England captain Michael Vaughan had taken a swipe at the Hawkeye technology over Root's dismissal. The incident happened on the 17th over when Ashwin's delivery hit Root on the pads. While the umpire shook his head, Ashwin convinced Rohit to go for DRS.

"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.

England Great Fumes Over DRS 'Shocker' That Cost Joe Root His Wicket, Deletes Post

Legendary England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan took fresh aim at the Hawkeye technology over Joe Root's dismissal on Day 3 of the fourth Test match against India in Ranchi on Sunday. During the 17th over of England's second innings, Ashwin's delivery crashed into Root's pads and although the umpire was not convinced, skipper Rohit Sharma went for a review. The replay showed that the ball pitched on the leg-stump line and was going to hit the stumps. However, Vaughan was not convinced with the decision and he took to social media to express his disappointment. "That looked a shocker for the technology .. more than half the ball was outside leg stump yet it came up Red !!!!!! Hawkeye is having a average series .. And it's done for Englands best player Root," he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

"Joy To Watch," Says England Great As Indian Batters Struggle Against Spinners Shoaib Bashir And Tom Hartley In Ranchi Test

England spinners Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley dominated proceedings on the second day of the fourth Test against India in Ranchi. On a surface where the guests posted a total of 353 before being bundled out, hosts India failed to replicate it, at least on the second day of the game. Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring 73 runs, India were reduced to 177 for 7. It was an unbroken 42-run partnership between Dhruv Jurel (30) and Kuldeep Yadav (17) for the eighth wicket that saved India's blushes on the day.

England Great Calls Ranchi Pitch A 'Shocker', After Joe Root's Ton Does U-Turn

The pitch at Ranchi for the fourth India vs England Test has been under lot of focus. Though so far, there are demons as such which are likely to create a noise, the discussions around it have been immense. From confusing Ben Stokes on the eve of the Test match to being referred to as 'shocker, the Ranchi pitch has seen it all. On Saturday, on Day 2 of the game, Ollie Robinson gifted away his wicket after making a career-best 58 that resulted in England's first innings ending at 353 even as Joe Root remained unbeaten on 122.

"Common Sense Ball": Michael Vaughan Takes Veiled Dig At Bazball After Joe Root Century In 4th Test

Amid the ongoing 4th Test against India, former England captain Michael Vaughan took an indirect dig at the visitor's Bazball approach. England were rocked by debutant India pacer Akash Deep, who struck thrice in the first session to leave the Ben Stokes-led side reeling at 112/5 at Lunch on Day 1. However, Joe Root and Ben Foakes put on a crucial stand of 113 runs to help England cross the 300-run mark on Day 1. Root, who ended up with a century, came out to bat with a different strategy, alongside Foakes, after Lunch, taking his time out in the middle to lead England's recovery.

England Star's Remark On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Batting Prompts Scathing Criticism From Michael Vaughan

England's Bazball was given a reality check by the Indian team as Ben Stokes & Co. suffered a 434-run defeat at the hands of Rohit Sharma's side in the 3rd Test of the 5-match series. Despite going 1-2 down in the series, some England players including the veteran James Anderson and opening batter Ben Duckett have been making bold statements that haven't gone down well with some of the legends of the game. Former England captain Michael Vaughan, one of those displeased by the touring team's performance and comments, launched a scathing attack, calling some of the comments 'disrespectful'.

England In Shambles, Jasprit Bumrah Mocks With "Maar Hi Nahi Rahe" Quip. Watch

The third India vs England Test saw the hosts climb out of tricky situations against the visitors with all the members contributing. While there was a great batting displays from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma, all-round show from Ravindra Jadeja, and gritty performance from Ravichandran Ashwin, who played despite a family medical emergency, there were other contributions too. Jasprit Bumah too took two wickets to increase his tally to 17 wickets - the most by anyone.

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Amid Controversy Over Joe Root's LBW, Ex-England Star Praises Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin For "Excellent Review"

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

England Great Fumes Over DRS 'Shocker' That Cost Joe Root His Wicket, Deletes Post

"Joy To Watch," Says England Great As Indian Batters Struggle Against Spinners Shoaib Bashir And Tom Hartley In Ranchi Test

England Great Calls Ranchi Pitch A 'Shocker', After Joe Root's Ton Does U-Turn

"Common Sense Ball": Michael Vaughan Takes Veiled Dig At Bazball After Joe Root Century In 4th Test

England Star's Remark On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Batting Prompts Scathing Criticism From Michael Vaughan

England In Shambles, Jasprit Bumrah Mocks With "Maar Hi Nahi Rahe" Quip. Watch