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"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.

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.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan's Selfless Act For Yashasvi Jaiswal After India's Declaration On Day 4

Chasing a mammoth target of 557, England find themselves in deep trouble on Day 4 of the fourth Test against India in Rajkot. The visitors lost four early wickets with less than 30 runs on the board with Ravindra Jadeja striking twice. Jasprit Bumrah was the other wicket-taker for India while Ben Duckett, who scored 153 in the first innings, got run out for cheap. Riding on Yashasvi Jaiswal's double century, India declared their second innings on 430/4, setting England an improbable target of 557 runs.

Watch: India Wicket-Keeper Dhruv Jurel Inflicts Stunning Run-Out, Breaks The Internet

India on Sunday registered their biggest-ever Test win by runs, thrashing England by 434 runs in the third game of a five-match series in Rajkot. Chasing a target of 557, England were bowled out for 122 as Ravindra Jadeja bagged his 13th five-wicket haul. Debutant wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel sparked England's collapse with a brilliant run out of opener Ben Duckett. Jurel combined with Mohammed Siraj to give Duckett his marchig orders after a mix-up with fellow opener Zak Crawley.

'Reminds Me Of A Young Sachin Tendulkar': Ravi Shastri's Massive Praise For India Star

Former India head coach and ex-international player Ravi Shastri was all praise for young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal following his terrific performance against Engalnd during the third Test in Rajkot. Jaiswal, who failed with a run-a-ball 10 in India's first innings, scored big in his next opportunity. He crafted a beautiful 104-run knock before an injury forced him to retire hurt mid-way. As soon as Jaiswal raced to his third Test century on Saturday, Shastri compared his skills to that of cricket great Sachin Tendulkar. Notably, Jaiswal later returned to batting on Sunday and ended with 214 not out as India declared their second innings at 430 for 4, setting a 557-run target for England

"Seniors Have Said To Make It Count": Yashasvi Jaiswal's Honest Statement After Double Ton vs England

Playing an aggressive brand of cricket, Yashasvi Jaiswal has already hit two double hundreds in his nascent career and the young India opener says though Test cricket is "tough" he believes in making it big after getting a start. The left-handed attacking opener scored unbeaten 214 off 236 balls to steer India to a commanding 430 for 4 declared in their second innings, setting England a mammoth target of 557 runs. It was his second double hundred in just six matches, having made his debut against the West Indies in July 2023.

England Great Trolls Stuart Broad For Questioning Ollie Pope's Dismissal Via DRS By India

During England's first innings in Rajkot Test, India took a DRS against Ollie Pope when Mohammed Siraj, deployed on short-ball tactics, pitched a fuller one to hit the pad of the English batter. Umpire Joel Wilson was unmoved but he had to overturn his appeal with the replays confirming that the ball was hitting the leg stump. Pope's entertaining knock thus ended at 39 off 55 balls. Commenting on the dismissal England pace great Stuart Broad wrote on X: "Looks high to me for 3 reds!"

"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.

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

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

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan's Selfless Act For Yashasvi Jaiswal After India's Declaration On Day 4

Watch: India Wicket-Keeper Dhruv Jurel Inflicts Stunning Run-Out, Breaks The Internet

'Reminds Me Of A Young Sachin Tendulkar': Ravi Shastri's Massive Praise For India Star

"Seniors Have Said To Make It Count": Yashasvi Jaiswal's Honest Statement After Double Ton vs England

England Great Trolls Stuart Broad For Questioning Ollie Pope's Dismissal Via DRS By India

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