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"We Don't Discuss Whether We Want Rank Turners Or Not": Rohit Sharma Weighs In On Pitch Debate After Rajkot Test Win

Skipper Rohit Sharma stressed on the Indian team's ability to win games on any surface including rank turners, following its record 434-run win over England on a flat track in Rajkot on Sunday. India set a target of 557 runs for England on a placid pitch with more than four sessions left in the game. However, the visitors folded inside 40 overs for 122 to give India a 2-1 lead in the series. "We have won a lot of matches on such wickets before. The turning tracks and on pitches where the ball turns remain our strength. It gives us balance," Rohit told the media in Rajkot.

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.

"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.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Reaction To Yashasvi Jaiswal's Ton Is Not Something You See Often

Yashasvi Jaiswal ruled the roost on Saturday as the young India opener raced to his third Test century. During his second innings in the Rajkot Test match against England, Jaiswal crafted a superb knock that helped him reclaim his authority over the Three Lions in the ongoing five-match Test series. After a slow and careful start, the southpaw raced to his half-century in 80 balls before changing gears and competing his ton in 122 balls. Mighty pleased with Jaiswal reaching the three-figure mark, India captain Rohit Sharma erupted in joy in the dressing room. The reaction of Rohit is now going viral on social media.

India vs England: Sarfaraz Khan's Instagram Story With Rohit Sharma Simply Can't Be Missed

One of the most promising batters in India's domestic circuit, Sarfaraz Khan was finally rewarded for his years of hard work, getting his maiden India cap for the third Test against England in Rajkot. Sarfaraz made the most of the opportunity, scoring a quick-fire half-century, playing an important role in taking India's first innings total to 445 runs. As India took a commanding lead of over 300 runs at the end of Day 3 in the Rajkot Test, Sarfaraz took to Instagram to share a beautiful story with skipper Rohit Sharma.

"This Is All That We Wanted, Bat First, Bowl Second": Ravindra Jadeja After Rajkot Test Win

Following a 434-run victory against England on Sunday at Rajkot, star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja stated that he was looking to build a partnership with skipper Rohit Sharma in the first innings of the third Test as the three wickets fell very quickly at Niranjan Shah Stadium. Jadeja was awarded the Player of the Match for his all-round performance in the Test match.

India crush England to expose 'Bazball' shortcomings

RAJKOT, India :India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and home hero Ravindra Jadeja combined to fashion a 434-run romp to victory against England in the third test on Sunday, exposing holes in the touring side's high-risk approach in the process.

Rohit Sharma's "You Stay Calm" Dig At England's Bazball After Rajkot Test Hammering

In a veiled dig at England over is 'Bazball' style of cricket after India steam-rolled the visitors by a massive 434 runs in the third Test at Rajkot, with a day to spare, skipper Rohit Sharma said staying in the game for all five days was more important than winning in two or three days. 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.

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"We Don't Discuss Whether We Want Rank Turners Or Not": Rohit Sharma Weighs In On Pitch Debate After Rajkot Test Win

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

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

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Reaction To Yashasvi Jaiswal's Ton Is Not Something You See Often

India vs England: Sarfaraz Khan's Instagram Story With Rohit Sharma Simply Can't Be Missed

"This Is All That We Wanted, Bat First, Bowl Second": Ravindra Jadeja After Rajkot Test Win

India crush England to expose 'Bazball' shortcomings

Rohit Sharma's "You Stay Calm" Dig At England's Bazball After Rajkot Test Hammering