‘Bazball in a fix’: Former cricketers react after England’s 434-run defeat to India in Rajkot
England and their ‘Bazball’ approach have come under heavy scrutiny following their 434-run defeat to India in the third Test in Rajkot on Sunday.Initially ahead in the game, a resounding comeback with bat and ball from India forced England onto the backfoot in an eventual 557-run chase. The tourists folded for 122, handing India their biggest-ever Test win by runs. It was also England’s heaviest Test defeat in 90 years.
The result that put England 2-1 behind India in the five-match series, drew widespread criticism from former England cricketers and journalists.
Stokes defends Bazball and Root’s scoop
“Our batting line-up is full of international class players. We give them the freedom to play what’s in front of them,” Stokes said after the defeat.
However, Stokes who was featuring i...