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Hindustan Times
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Stuart Broad refuses to pick between Joe Root, Shubman Gill at first, but final decision leaves Jos Buttler shellshocked
Legendary paceman Stuart Broad has picked his combined playing XI from the recently concluded five-Test series between India and England, in which he snubbed the highest run-getter Shubman Gill. Broad, who was commentating during the series, had a ringside view of the action, allowing him to closely follow the fiercely contested battles that unfolded across all 25 days. The series ended in a 2-2 draw on the final day of the fifth Test, with Mohammed Siraj uprooting Gus Atkinson's off-stump to help India claim a 6-run win at the Oval. It was a series dominated by the batters with 21 centuries scored in it, but in the end, it was the bowlers who had the final say, with Siraj being the standout of all. Shubman Gill and Joe Root were the top-two run getters in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.(AP) Broad's blended lineup, which he picked on 'For The Love of Cricket' podcast during a chat with Jos Buttler, showcased the players who made decisive impacts on matches. He didn't pick any of the English openers in the XI and went ahead with the Indian pair of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Duckett played a crucial role in England Headingley's triumph, scoring a century during the big chase. However, after that, his performance dipped a bit as he failed to convert the starts into big scores. Meanwhile, the Indian pair displayed solid consistency throughout the series, especially KL Rahul, who scored 532 runs and filled the big shoes of Rohit Sharma at the top of the order. The English players acquired the next four spots in Broad's lineup: Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Ben Stokes. Pope got the edge over Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair despite scoring just 306 runs. The Indian batters in contention failed to show any consistency and were also in and out of side. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill, who scored 754 runs and was named Player of the Series, was the big omission from the XI. Broad picked Root over him, which also surprised Buttler. When Buttler asked the English pace great to pick between Buttler and Gill, he said, 'Ohh piss off, you want me to choose between Root and Gill, I can see the headlines now. Shubman Gill has just scored the most runs as a Test captain behind Don Bradman in a series, and Joe Root has gone second on the all-time list, scoring 3 centuries back to back and scored his 39th Test ton.' Also Read | Shubman Gill proves he is the right man to lead India, but questions linger over who has the final say in Playing XI Buttler insisted Broad to make the call, and then the former pacer said, "Well, only because I've got Joe Root's mobile number and don't want the abuse, so I'm gonna go Joe Root." The former English captain was shocked by Broad's pick and replied, 'Unbelievable. I can't believe that.' Rishabh Pant, despite suffering a fracture during the Manchester Test, was preferred over Jamie Smith, whose promising start to the series was followed by a lack of consistency. His struggles outside off-stump were exposed by the Indian batters at the Oval. No Ravindra Jadeja in Broad's XI Another big omission from Broad's XI was Ravindra Jadeja, who was not chosen in his XI, despite the senior all-rounder scoring 516 runs, including five fifties and a century, as Broad felt he was not up to the mark with the ball. However, he did pick Washington Sundar on his side. Completing the lineup, Broad opted for a fearsome fast-bowling trio. Jofra Archer adds raw pace and adaptability, Mohammed Siraj brings relentless energy and aggression, while Jasprit Bumrah stands out with his unmatched control and swing. Stuart Broad's combined XI from India vs England series: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Jofra Archer, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
India Today
04-08-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Ashwin slams India's underutilisation of spin in Oval Test: Lacked game-awareness
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed his disappointment over the Indian team's strategy during Day 4 of the last test of the five-match series. With England needing just 35 runs to seal the series, the home side looks like the firm favourites heading into the final day of has questioned the team's tactics, particularly the underutilisation of spin in a series where momentum has regularly shifted. He, though, backs skipper Shubman Gill and believes that he will get better with time as a back to the topic of spinners not being used, I have felt in this series that there has been a lack of game awareness and, in many ways, our tactical acumen, both on and off the field. This primary factor accounts for England's lead in this series, while India trails behind. We haven't been the sharpest,' Ashwin said on his YouTube channel Ash Ki Baat. The veteran off-spinner pointed to Harry Brook's counter-attack as a moment when India missed a trick. Ashwin suggested that Washington Sundar, who picked up four wickets in the third innings of the Lord's Test, should have been brought in earlier.'When Harry Brook started taking it on, after 20 runs, you could have brought on the spinner to choke the run flow. From the other end, a pacer could have bowled, with all this in mind, Washington Sundar could have been introduced earlier into the attack. Making these mistakes creates a huge gap.' Ashwin was observed that the Yorkshire duo of Joe Root and Harry Brook were comfortable in playing pace, and had it been the drifting spin of Sundar from one end, it could have been a bit more challenging for the ever-aggressive English batters to score runs at their usual rapid the Indian team is still mathematically in the contest, the task ahead looks steep. The Three Lions require 35 runs to win the match and the series, while on the other hand, the Indian fans will pin their hopes on a comparatively fresh burst from Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna on the final is nearly 4 overs away from the new ball, and will be in anticipation for a near-perfect final morning to stop England from marching to a 3-1 win in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.- EndsMust Watch
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
India vs England, 5th Test: India's win-loss record at the Oval, individual stats you need to know
Once again, London beckons for India with the chance to do something special. India trail the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-1 after the first four matches of the series, a miraculous rescue act by the batting unit ensuring that they stayed alive at Old Trafford despite being 0/2 in the first over while trailing by more than 300. The teams prepare at the Kia Oval before the start of the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.(Action Images via Reuters) But it would all be for nought if India can't force a result at the Oval — a ground where they have had recent success, but also suffered heartbreak. It is a venue with a complicated history for India, who haven't had the best time of it, but recent feats are on their side. India's win-loss record at the Oval India have faced England in 14 matches at the Oval through history, and have drawn seven of those contests. However, concerning for India is that they only have two wins, and those came 50 years apart: first in 1971, and more recently in the famous fourth Test match in 2021, where Shardul Thakur's twin half-centuries rescued a 100-run first innings deficit to help the visitors take a 2-1 lead in that series. India also played one neutral match at the Oval: the World Test Championship final vs Australia in 2023, where they were sunk by a Travis Head century, making for six total losses at this venue. Who are India's highest scorers at the Oval? For India, the most successful batter at the Oval has been Rahul Dravid, who averaged a whopping 110.75 in three matches, including two centuries. The Wall's record was truly sensational at this ground, but as far as active players currently in the squad go, KL Rahul's century during the 2018 tour helps him top that particular list with 249 runs in two matches. Rishabh Pant also has a solid record at the Oval, with one century and one half-century in two matches, but won't be available for India with Dhruv Jurel stepping in. Sunil Gavaskar holds the highest score at the Oval, scoring 221 during that famous win in 1971. Who has the most wickets for India at the Oval? As far as bowling goes, it's not a pretty sight for India. Their highest wicket-taker at the venue is Ravindra Jadeja, who is enjoying a standout series with the bat but will have a role to play with the ball. He has 15 wickets across three matches, but those have come at an average of 30.5, not making great reading. India's best performer last time out against England at the Oval was Umesh Yadav, who took a pair of three-wicket hauls to help India to that win. The best bowling figures for an Indian player also dates back to the 1971 win, when Bhagwath Chandrashekhar spun a web around the English to take 6/38.
India Today
27-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Gambhir slams Shubman Gill's critics: Those who doubt him don't understand cricket
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has issued a strong defence of Shubman Gill, criticising those who have questioned the young captain's tactical decisions and temperament during the ongoing Test series in England. Gill, under pressure after a rocky start in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, responded in style with a composed century that helped India salvage a morale-boosting draw and keep the five-match Test series the post-match press conference, Gambhir made it clear that any doubts over Gill's calibre were misplaced. "First of all, there should be no doubt over Shubman Gill's talent," Gambhir said. "Anyone who doubts it only knows how to talk about cricket, not understand it. Some players take time to settle in international cricket. No one in this dressing room is surprised by what Shubman has done. And honestly, even if he hadn't performed, we would still back his talent. Those who truly understand the game have always recognised the ability he possesses - and now, he's living up to it."ENG vs IND, 4th Test Day 5: Highlights "As for this supposed burden of captaincy - I don't think you see any of that when he walks out to bat. He goes in as a batter, not as a captain," Gambhir who struck his fourth century of the series, became the first Asian batter to score over 700 runs in a single Test series in England. However, his leadership came under scrutiny after England amassed a first-innings lead of 311, with several former players and pundits questioning key tactical choices. Among the decisions criticised was the move to open the bowling with debutant Anshul Kamboj, and the puzzling delay in introducing Washington Sundar despite the English top order scoring a daunting deficit and early second-innings wickets, India appeared headed for defeat. But a spirited resistance turned the tide. KL Rahul's gritty 90 set the tone, before Gill's assured 103 anchored a 188-run third-wicket stand. Ravindra Jadeja (107 not out) and Washington Sundar (101 not out) then batted through the final session, guiding India to safety on the fifth Day 5 on 174 for 2 and still trailing by 137 runs, Gill reached three figures with composure before falling to Jofra Archer just before lunch. From there, Jadeja and Sundar held firm to secure a draw that will be remembered for its character as much as its lead the five-match series 2-1, with the final Test at The Oval set to determine the winner of the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.- EndsTune InYou May Also Like
