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Time of India
13 hours ago
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- Time of India
'Absolute filth, embarrassing moment': Stuart Broad on Harry Brook's over where he bowled 37mph
England' Harry Brook was handed bowling duties in the final over by skipper Ben Stokes in the 4th Test (Photo by) Former England pacer Stuart Broad has taken a sharp dig at the home team's tactics on the final day of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, calling Harry Brook 's spell "embarrassing" and as tensions flared in the dying moments of the match. With the Test heading towards a draw and Indian batters Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar approaching centuries, England skipper Ben Stokes offered a handshake to mutually end the game. But Jadeja turned it down, preferring to let the Indian duo reach their personal milestones. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Frustrated by the decision, Stokes handed the ball to part-time bowler Harry Brook, who surprisingly switched from his usual medium pace to off-spin in an apparent move to fast-track the conclusion of the match. Stuart Broad, speaking on the "For The Love Of Cricket" podcast, didn't hold back. 'Harry Brook came on to bowl and he bowled absolute filth. He bowled off spin. It was a bit of an embarrassing moment,' Broad said, clearly unimpressed with the switch. "Right-arm medium pace and you come up and bowl off spin? I didn't know he bowled off spin," Broad added. 'He looked like a poor man's Dan Lawrence in his action. He was trying to get the game done if they (India batters) were trying to get their hundreds.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cargo Ship Meets Pirates - Watch What the Captain Does Next! Tips and Tricks Undo Ben Stokes press conference: On handshake controversy, India fightback, his own fitness The closing stages saw further drama as Stokes brought all fielders within ten yards of the bat, seemingly urging India to finish their innings quickly. Broad however, stated that if he were playing, he'd be looking to get the game done as soon as possible and take his boots off. However, the former pacer did agree that neither side was in the wrong - India wanting to bat longer or England wanting to wrap things up quickly. The incident has sparked debate among cricket pundits. While Dale Steyn defended England's move to save their bowlers for the Oval decider, Sunil Gavaskar slammed Stokes and praised India's batters for standing firm. Nasser Hussain also criticised the decision to use Brook, questioning the message it sent. Poll What do you think about Harry Brook's decision to bowl off-spin during the match? Embarrassing move Just wanted to get the game over with No opinion With the five-match series standing at 2-1 in England's favour, the final Test at The Oval will be decisive. India need a win to level the series, while England will look to seal it with a 3-1 result. But as the series finale approaches, Broad's blunt remarks have further exposed the growing scrutiny over England's fourth-day mindset. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
15 hours ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG 5th Test: Stuart Broad, Nasser Hussain push for England to make a bowling change at The Oval
England lead the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-1 going into the fifth Test at The Oval. (AP) Former England pacer Stuart Broad suggests resting Jofra Archer for the upcoming fifth Test against India at The Oval to manage his workload ahead of the Ashes series in Australia. Archer, who recently made his Test comeback after a four-year absence, has impressed with five wickets at Lord's and four more in Manchester. Archer marked his return to Test cricket at Lord's with a wicket on his third delivery and continued his form into the fourth Test at Manchester. "We can't not have Archer for four years, bring him back and then bowl him into the ground and not see him for another four years," Broad said on Sky Sports. England's pace attack has seen Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes featuring in all four matches, while Archer has played two consecutive Tests since his return. India managed to draw the fourth Test in Manchester through centuries from Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja, setting up a series decider at The Oval starting Thursday. England has several pace options available for the final Test, including Gus Atkinson, Sam Cook, Josh Tongue, and Jamie Overton. "I think Gus Atkinson has to play. I know he has not had any workload, but we need to see him. He hasn't been really challenged against top-level opposition in Test cricket yet," Broad said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo "Carse looked knackered in the fourth Test. He has been a trier and given absolutely everything, but looks like his legs have left him for this series, so Atkinson gets the nod. Tongue started the series, and I know he mainly got lower-order players out, but you probably have a natural replacement for Archer." Former England captain Nasser Hussain supported Broad's view regarding Archer's workload management. "I don't think you can have Archer playing three on the bounce coming back after four years," Hussain said. "Gus Atkinson coming back after a long time, and then Stokes with a niggle as three of your four seamers - but I would definitely play Atkinson on his home ground if fit," he added. The Ashes, to be played in Australia, is scheduled for November. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Stuart Broad's stern advice to Stokes, McCullum to put Jofra Archer on bench for 5th Test: 'We can't not have him…'
Bowling great Stuart Broad has firmly told Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum to avoid taking a risk with Jofra Archer in the final Test and drop him from the playing XI. Archer returned to Test cricket with the ongoing India series after a gap of four years due to fitness concerns, and Broad suggested that England can't play him in back-to-back three Test matches. Workload management has emerged as a major talking point lately, with fast bowlers like Jofra Archer and Jasprit Bumrah frequently falling under its spotlight due to recurring injuries and packed schedules. Jofra Archer has played in the last two matches at Lord's and Manchester.(PTI) Broad stressed the urgency of preserving Jofra Archer's fitness, stating that England simply can't afford another four-year absence. He urged the management to handle Archer's workload carefully, beginning with giving him a break from the upcoming Oval Test. "We can't not have Archer for four years, bring him back and then bowl him into the ground and not see him for another four years," Broad said on Sky Sports. The English pace great further advised Stokes and McCullum to bring Gus Atkinson back in the XI for the final Test at the Oval. "I think Gus Atkinson has to play. I know he has not had any workload, but we need to see him. He hasn't been really challenged against top-level opposition in Test cricket yet," Broad said. It has turned out to be a tiring Test series for fast bowlers, and Broad suggested that Brydon Carse is not looking 100 per cent at the moment. "[Brydon] Carse looked knackered in the fourth Test. He's been a trier and given absolutely everything, but it looks like his legs have gone. So Atkinson gets the nod," he added. Jamie Overton included in England's squad England have already bolstered their squad for the fifth and final Test by including pace-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton. The Surrey quick is the sole addition to the side that featured in the drawn Manchester Test, where India batted resiliently across five sessions and 143 overs to avoid defeat. With both Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse having played all four matches of the series and Jofra Archer returning to action after a lengthy four-year layoff to feature in consecutive Tests, England appear keen to rotate and manage their fast-bowling resources ahead of the decider.
Indian Express
18 hours ago
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- Indian Express
Stuart Broad advises against playing Jofra Archer in Oval Test, backs Atkinson as England, India battle injuries
With the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on the line, India and England head to London for the fifth and last Test of the five-match Test series, set to start from Thursday, July 31. Both teams will need to address multiple injury concerns ahead of the fifth Test, where the turnaround time is the lowest in the two-month tour. For India, the headache is much bigger with Rishabh Pant fracturing his toe during the Manchester Test. Pacers Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh are injured, Jasprit Bumrah has to manage his workload, and it's uncertain whether he will play the Oval Test or not. England, too, will be worried for their pace attack which has seen Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Ben Stokes bowling relentlessly for the four Tests on the bounce. But the biggest concern would be whether to play Jofra Archer in the Oval Test or not. Archer made his red-ball comeback for the national side after more than four years after persistent injuries and played the last two Tests for England in the series. Former England cricketer Stuart Broad feels Archer should not feature in the final Test and should be rested. 'We can't not have Archer for four years, bring him back and then bowl him into the ground and not see him for another four years,' said Broad to Sky Sports. '(Josh) Tongue started the series, and I know he mainly got lower-order players out, but you probably have a natural replacement for Archer,' he added on the potential replacement for Archer. Broad also said Gus Atkinson should make it into the England XI in place of Carse. 'I think Gus Atkinson has to play. I know he has not had any workload, but we need to see him. He hasn't been really challenged against top-level opposition in Test cricket yet. (Brydon) Carse looked knackered in the fourth Test. He has been a trier and given absolutely everything, but looks like his legs have left him for this series, so Atkinson gets the nod,' he said.
India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
Jofra Archer should not play Oval Test, Gus Atkinson can replace him: Stuart Broad
Former England pacer Stuart Broad has called for Jofra Archer to be rested for the fifth and final Test against India at the Kia Oval, warning that the injury-prone fast bowler should not be pushed too hard after back-to-back appearances. Broad believes Gus Atkinson, who is yet to feature in the series, should be given the nod for the decider, with England leading made a highly anticipated return to Test cricket in the third match at Lord's, picking up five wickets across both innings. He featured again in the fourth Test in Manchester, where India staged a resilient comeback on the final day to earn a draw. Shubman Gill (103), Ravindra Jadeja (107 not out), and Washington Sundar (101 not out) all struck centuries as India batted through the final day after starting their second innings 311 runs result means India can still level the series in the Oval Test, but with the Ashes in Australia just four months away, Broad has cautioned against overworking Archer, who has a lengthy injury history, particularly with his elbow and back. "We can't not have Archer for four years, bring him back and then bowl him into the ground and not see him for another four years." Instead, Broad is backing Atkinson to make his mark. "I think Gus Atkinson has to play. I know he has not had any workload, but we need to see him. He hasn't been really challenged against top-level opposition in Test cricket yet," Broad also raised concerns over the physical toll the series has taken on England's fast bowlers. "[Brydon] Carse looked knackered in the fourth Test. He's been a trier and given absolutely everything, but it looks like his legs have gone. So Atkinson gets the nod," he Tongue, who impressed earlier in the series, and fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton - recalled for the first time since his debut in 2022 - are also part of the 15-man squad for the Oval Test. With skipper Ben Stokes battling cramp and other minor niggles, England's bowling options could be under increased scrutiny heading into the the temptation to go all out for a series win is high, Broad stressed that managing Archer's return with caution is crucial. "This is a big Test, but so is the Ashes. England must think long-term. Pushing Jofra now could come at a serious cost later."The fifth Test gets underway on Thursday at the Kia Oval.- EndsYou May Also Like
