Australia’s Steve Smith says England’s ‘Bazball’ is ‘good fun to joke about’
Australia batter Steve Smith has queried whether England’s new attacking approach is “sustainable”.
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"Wanted Them To Get 450": Ben Stokes' Bold Statement After Edgbaston Win
The Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum era in Test cricket has gotten off to the best start possible as the side have won their last four Test matches and what makes the feat more special is that they have chased more than 250 in all the matches. In the latest Edgbaston Test against India, England went on to chase 378 with seven wickets in hand in the morning session of Day 5. After the win, Stokes said that he wanted India to set a target of 450 to see what his side would have done.
Ben Stokes’ England revelling in thrill of the chase
England continued their record-breaking spree on Tuesday by chasing a mammoth 378 to beat India in front of a packed Edgbaston crowd.
Jonny Bairstow century heroics for England not enough to keep India at bay
Another outstanding century from Jonny Bairstow, his third in as many Tests and fifth this year, was not enough to prevent India racking up a sizeable lead on day three of the series decider against England.
England still battling to contain India despite Jonny Bairstow century heroics
Jonny Bairstow dashed off another outstanding century, his third in as many Tests and fifth this year, but England were battling the odds after day three of their series decider against India.
Watch - "An Absolute Jaffa": Virat Kohli Gets Dismissed By Brilliant Delivery From Ben Stokes
India have slowly but surely taken a commanding position in the fifth rescheduled Test against England at Edgbaston. Their lead has ballooned past the 300-mark on the fourth day as the Jasprit Bumrah-led side will be eyeing a win from here on. However, former India captain Virat Kohli's lean patch showed no signs of ending. After getting out for 11 in the first innings, he was dismissed for 20 in the second innings by Ben Stokes on Monday. The ball shaped in before moving away late, just so much as to take the nick of Kohli's bat and onto the hands of wicketkeeper Sam Billings. However, the drama did not end there as the ball rebounded off Billings hands but was taken safely by Joe Root, stationed at first slip.
India vs England Edgbaston Test Day 4 LIVE: Cheteshwar Pujara, Rishabh Pant Look To Extend India's Lead
India vs England, 5th Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant will look to extend India's lead as the duo take the field on Day 4 of the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. On Stumps on Day 3, India's score read 125/3 with Pujara and Pant batting on 50 and 30 respectively. Virat Kohli disappointed with the bat as he fell prey to Ben Stokes' vicious ball and the right-hander scored just 20. Earlier on Day 3, India bundled out England for 284, gaining a first-innings lead of 132. Jonny Bairstow scored 106 for England while Mohammed Siraj scalped four wickets for England. (LIVE SCORECARD)
"That Devaluing Of His Wicket...": Ex-England Captain On Ben Stokes
Team India led by Jasprit Bumrah are currently in the driver's seat in the ongoing Edgbaston Test against England. The visitors extended their lead to 257 on Day 3 with Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant currently unbeaten on 50 and 30. India gained a significant advantage in the game after bundling out England for 284, gaining a first-innings lead of 132. England captain Ben Stokes failed to score big and was dismissed by Shardul Thakur after he had scored just 25.