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"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.

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.

India's show of bench strength eases transition concerns

NEW DELHI : India may not be contemplating life after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli just yet but the robust display of their fringe players against England will have eased any fears about how they will cope when the old guard steps aside.

"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.

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"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

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

India's show of bench strength eases transition concerns

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