Ben Stokes’ side are the most exciting in a generation but actions need to speak louder than words after collapse in India
Yashasvi Jaiswal hits his 12th six into the bleachers in Rajkot on the way to a majestic and punishing double century. “Pah, merely a flesh wound!”
Jimmy Anderson, your 41‑year‑old seamer who detests going for boundaries and prides himself on parsimonious economy rates, is smeared for 78 runs in 13 bone‑grinding overs in the afternoon sun. “Tis but a scratch!”
Written by James Wallace
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2024/feb/18/nature-of-englands-third-test-defeat-surely-calls-time-on-bazball-rhetoric under the title “Nature of England’s third Test defeat surely spells end for Bazball rhetoric | James Wallace”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
