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'Bazball Or Whatever Ball You Call It': India Great's Dig At Ben Stokes And Co's Misfiring England

The Indian cricket team sealed a memorable series win against England with a five-wicket victory in Ranchi in the fourth Test. Despite top stars like Jasprit Bumrah missing from action, the young guns under Rohit Sharma galvanised into a pack of powerful performers. Though England looked in control in phases of the game, India were able wrest control with youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel stepping up in the series. India's performance has put a question mark on England's Bazball strategy, as they have now lost the first series since the ultra-aggressive approach by coach Brendon McCullum.

Brendon McCullum Buoyed By Jonny Bairstow's Effort In Ranchi, Backs Him To Come Good in 100th Test

Ollie Robinson's Test future is in doubt after a disappointing outing in Ranchi but England head coach Brendon McCullum has backed the out-of-form Jonny Bairstow to make an impact in Dharamsala, where he will play his 100th game. Bairstow is the only English batter yet to play a significant knock in the Test series against India. The rubber is already out of England's reach but runs from Bairstow's bat will be more than welcome. His highest score in eight innings thus far is 38, which came in the first innings of the Ranchi Test.

India vs England: After Calling Ranchi Pitch 'Shocker', England Great Changes Tune Post Loss

The pitch has been a major topic of debate among fans and experts during the fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi. Ahead of the match, England skipper Ben Stokes and teammate Ollie Pope expressed their concerns regarding the cracks on the pitch and former captain Michael Vaughan even went on to call the surface a 'shocker'. However, following India's five-wicket victory over England on Monday, Vaughan took to social media to express his thoughts about the match and he admitted that although it looked like a shocker, the pitch turned out to be "exactly what you want".

"If Not You, Then Who?": Shubman Gill Shares Words Of Encouragement From Rahul Dravid

Following India's win over England in the fourth Test, Indian batter Shubman Gill celebrated the win by sharing some words of motivation from his head coach Rahul Dravid. Indian youngsters Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel's remarkable effort with the bat took the hosts across the finishing line and clinched the series with a five-wicket victory in the fourth Test against England on Monday. Gill took to Instagram and wrote in his caption: "If not you, then who? If not now, then when?" - Rahul Dravid."

"Money, Fame And...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's 'Hunger' Remark

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar completely supported skipper Rohit Sharma's remarks that cricketers who lack the hunger of playing Test cricket should not be included in the national team. Following India's series win over England with the victory in Ranchi, Rohit was asked about the IPL vs Test cricket debate and the star batter was quick to respond that Test cricket is the toughest format and it is not difficult to figure out the players who do not have the hunger for the sport. Gavaskar echoed similar sentiments and said that the cricketers should show their loyalty towards Indian cricket.

Ben Stokes Irked By 'Ruthlessness' Question, Delivers Stinging Reply Post Loss

England captain Ben Stokes on Monday dismissed suggestions that his team lacked ruthlessness in their approach against India as they suffered their first Test series defeat in 'Bazball' era on Monday. India beat England by five wickets in the fourth and penultimate Test to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. The home team's victory marked a stunning downfall for England's ultra-aggressive 'Bazball' approach, which has been their much-hyped winning mantra since 2022 and is now facing all-round criticism for being too rigid and lacking in depth. Asked if England lacked ruthlessness against India, Stokes replied: "Ruthlessness? What is it? How does it show itself?

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav Bamboozles Ben Stokes With Stunner. Batter's Reaction Is Viral

England cricket team captain Ben Stokes was completely bamboozled by a stunning delivery from Kuldeep Yadav on Day 3 of the fourth Test match against India in Ranchi on Sunday. During the 33rd over of England's second innings, the delivery from Kuldeep landed on the leg stump but spun massively towards the off-stump. Stokes tried to follow the line of the delivery but was taken aback by the spin and it went on to hit his back pad and then roll onto the stumps. The disappointment was clear on the batter's face as he walked back to the dressing room with his side in a bit of trouble.

Sarcastic Rohit Sharma Takes On Cynics Regarding India's Home Test Record. Says This

India captain Rohit Sharma Monday rued the lack of adequate recognition for a Test series win at home and the critics' tendency to go after the team with all their might in the event of a defeat. Rohit emphasised the importance of a Test series win regardless of the venue, opposition or conditions, his observation coming after the hosts flattened a trend-setting England team for a 17th consecutive series win at home.

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'Bazball Or Whatever Ball You Call It': India Great's Dig At Ben Stokes And Co's Misfiring England

Brendon McCullum Buoyed By Jonny Bairstow's Effort In Ranchi, Backs Him To Come Good in 100th Test

India vs England: After Calling Ranchi Pitch 'Shocker', England Great Changes Tune Post Loss

"If Not You, Then Who?": Shubman Gill Shares Words Of Encouragement From Rahul Dravid

"Money, Fame And...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's 'Hunger' Remark

Ben Stokes Irked By 'Ruthlessness' Question, Delivers Stinging Reply Post Loss

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav Bamboozles Ben Stokes With Stunner. Batter's Reaction Is Viral

Sarcastic Rohit Sharma Takes On Cynics Regarding India's Home Test Record. Says This