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News18
5 days ago
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- News18
'Bumrah Bowled From The Wrong End, Kamboj Shouldn't Have Taken The New Ball'
Last Updated: The former Australia captain felt India's Jasprit Bumrah bowled from the "wrong end" during Day 2 of the Manchester Test versus England. Ricky Ponting tore into the Indian bowling attack and didn't even spare the great Jasprit Bumrah after a flop-show from the tourists on Day 2 of the Manchester Test against England. The Australian legend felt Bumrah's tactics were off on a day where the Bazball brigade was in its element and exercised dominance on an Indian side that regularly lost its lines, erring on both sides of the wicket. On a surface that changed its colours after the sun sneaked through the dark clouds that hovered over Old Trafford for most of India's batting effort, England openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley raced to an opening stand of 166 in response to the visitors' 358 all out. While Crawley hammered a resurgent 84 off 113 balls, Duckett nearly pulled off a century, being dismissed on 94 off just 100 deliveries. England coasted to 225/2 by stumps. Even pace ace Bumrah lacked his usual venom with the new ball. Bumrah recovered and delivered an encouraging second spell late in the day, but still ended with no wickets for 37. Ponting felt Bumrah had bowled from the 'wrong end" for most of his spell. Sky Sports. Young Anshul Kamboj (1/48) showed nerves of a Test debut, before Mohammed Siraj (0/58) and Shardul Thakur (0/35) emerged expensive and ordinary, forcing skipper Shubman Gill to use left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (1/37) for an extended spell just to regain some control. Jadeja got rid of Crawley to bring India back in the contest. Soon Kamboj got Duckett edging a wide one to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. 'They got scored off on both sides of the wicket, didn't they? You know, we broadly talked then about how they bowled to (Ollie) Pope. I think they were tactically off as well. I don't think Kamboj should have taken the new ball. Yeah, I didn't like that from the start. And he was, I mean, and Duckett's five of his first six boundaries were behind square leg side. So they got it tactically wrong there," Ponting said. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
5 days ago
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- News18
Michael Vaughan Highlights What India Need At Manchester: 'That Virat Mentality...'
Michael Vaughan has said that India need 'Virat Kohli mentality' to restrict England in Manchester Test. Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has said that India would need to bring the 'Virat Kohli mentality' in them to ensure that they can restrict the hosts to a below-par score in their first innings of the Manchester Test and pull off a comeback in a do-or-die encounter. Ben Duckett enabled England to deliver a potential knock-out punch to India with a sizzling 94 as the hosts punished a wayward pace attack to end on 225/2 at stumps on day two of the fourth Test in Manchester. England made full use of favourable batting conditions and now look all set for a big first innings total. Openers Duckett (94 off 100) and Zak Crawley (84 off 113) added 166 off 192 deliveries to put India on the backfoot after the visitors did well to post 358 in the afternoon session. 'The series will be decided on Day 3. If England have a great day on Day 3, that's the series done and dusted. India and Shubman have to arrive with that Virat mentality, 'We have to win Day 3," Vaughan said while speaking on Cricbuzz. 'They have to win tomorrow. If they win tomorrow, this game is alive and India can win this Test. If they lose Day 3, this series is gone for them," Vaughan added. Coming out to bat despite a broken foot, India's Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant 's courageous 54 off 75 deliveries fuelled India past 350 on a track with plenty of seam movement. However, the Indian pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and debutant Anshul Kamboj wasn't accurate enough to trouble the England openers, who returned to their aggressive ways after shifting gears at Lord's. Far too many freebies were offered on the leg side and England openers, especially Duckett, were happy to oblige. England scored at close to five runs per over while India struck at little over three. It was turning out to be a forgettable debut for Kamboj, a last-minute addition to India's injury-hit team, before he had the dangerous Duckett caught behind with a length delivery that bounced a bit more than usual. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Times of Oman
5 days ago
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- Times of Oman
Duckett-Crawley partnership helps England score 225/2 against India in Manchester Test
Manchester : A mammoth 166-run partnership between openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley helped England to score 225 runs for the loss of two wickets at the end of the play on the second day against India in the ongoing fourth Test of the five-match series at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday. The Three Lions were 225/2 with Ollie Pope and Joe Root unbeaten on the crease. Enhans still trails India's total of 358 by 133 runs. The Ben Stokes-led side began the third and final session of the second day from 77/0 with Duckett (43*) and Crawley (33*) unbeaten on the crease. On the first ball of the 19th over, bowled by right-arm seamer Shardul Thakur, Duckett brought his fifty as he hit a boundary. This boundary also brought up the hundred of the side. In the 21st over, Crawley completed his half-century as he slammed a boundary on the bowling of Shardul. In the 29th over, the England cricket team touched the 150-run mark as Duckett hit a boundary on the bowling of Mohammed Siraj. England lost their first wicket in the 32nd over at the score of 166 as left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Zak Crawley (84 runs off 113 balls). After Crawley's dismissal, right-hand batter Zak Crawley came out to bat in the middle. At the score of 197, England lost their second wicket. Debutant Anshul Kamboj grabbed his maiden Test wicket as he sent Duckett (94 runs from 100 balls) back to the pavilion, The team completed the 200-run mark in the 39th over as PPope slammed a boundary on the bowling of Kamboj. At the end of Day 2, England finished at 225/2 in their 46 overs. Before the end of play, both Pope and Root built an unbeaten 28(47) partnership. For the Shubman Gill-led side, one wicket each was grabbed by Kamboj (1/48 in 10 overs) and Jadeja (1/37 in 8 overs) in their respective spells. Earlier in the second session, the Shubman Gill-led side from 321/6 with Rishabh Pant (39*) and Washington Sundar (20*) unbeaten on the crease. In the 110th over, Team India lost two wickets as Sundar (27) and debutant Anshul Kamboj (0) were sent back to the pavilion by England skipper Ben Stokes when the side's score was 337. Pant completed his half-century on the first ball of the 112th over as he slammed a boundary on the bowling of Stokes. At the score of 349, India lost the wicket of Pant (54 runs off 75 balls) as he was cleaned up by right-arm seamer Jofra Archer. In the same over, the Shubman Gill-led side touched the 350-run mark. After Pant's dismissal, right-hand batter Mohammed Siraj (5*) came out to bat in the middle. On the first ball of the 115th over, India were bowled out at the score of 358 as right-hand batter Jasprit Bumrah (4) was dismissed by Archer. For the hosts, the pick of the bowlers was Stokes, who bagged a fifer in his spell of 24 overs, where he conceded 72 runs in his spell. Three wickets were snapped by Archer (3/73 in 26.1 overs), and one wicket each was grabbed by right-arm seamer Chris Woakes (1/66 in 23 overs) & left-arm spinner Liam Dawson (1/45 in 15 overs) in their respective spells. In reply to India's 358, openers Duckett and Crawley came out to bat on the crease. Both players started off the innings carefully, but later attacked the Indian bowlers, especially right-arm pacer Siraj (0/26 in 4 overs) and Kamboj (0/29 in 5 overs). Bumrah was also a little bit expensive as he gave away 22 runs in his first five overs. In the first session, the visitors managed to add just 57 runs in 22 overs, losing two important wickets along the way. Jofra Archer, who looked sharp from the start, gave England the perfect start by dismissing Ravindra Jadeja for 20. Shardul Thakur, known for his fighting spirit, showed great patience at the other end. He absorbed the pressure, punished the loose balls, and built a useful stand before England skipper Ben Stokes got the breakthrough by dismissing him for a well-made 41. The biggest moment of the session came when Rishabh Pant walked out to bat, limping and clearly in discomfort, yet determined. As he made his way to the middle, the crowd erupted with a huge roar. It was a sight that lifted Indian fans' spirits instantly. Brief Score: India 358 all out (Sai Sudarshan 61, Yashasvi Jaiswal 58; Ben Stokes 5/72) vs England 225/2 (Ben Duckett 94, Zak Crawley 84; Ravindra Jadeja 1/37).
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Mohammed Siraj loses temper at Ben Duckett, umpire forced to step in
Mohammed Siraj (Getty Images) India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj endured a tough outing on Thursday at Old Trafford, going wicketless in his 10 overs while conceding 58 runs in the fourth Test match against England. During the third session, Siraj lost his cool and got into a heated verbal exchange with England opener Ben Duckett , who, along with Zak Crawley , stitched together a dominant 166-run opening stand against an out-of-sorts Indian attack. The altercation drew attention after Star Sports shared a video clip on X, showing Siraj angrily pointing fingers at Duckett. The footage quickly went viral across social media platforms. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Duckett, continuing his fine form after a 149-run knock in the previous Test at Leeds, played another impactful innings. He struck 94 off 100 balls, hitting 13 boundaries, before falling just short of a century. Poll Should aggressive exchanges be part of competitive sports? Yes, it adds excitement No, it should be avoided Only if it remains respectful The breakthrough came when debutant Anshul Kamboj picked up his first Test wicket, getting Duckett caught behind by Dhruv Jurel off the first ball of the 39th over. With that scalp, Kamboj became the fourth fast bowler from Haryana—after Kapil Dev, Yograj Singh, and Chetan Sharma—to take a Test wicket for India. WATCH: Kamboj, who has 79 wickets from 24 first-class matches, was added to the Indian squad on Monday following injuries to Nitish Kumar Reddy and Arshdeep Singh. Earlier, India posted 358 in their first innings across 119.1 overs. At No. 3, Sai Sudharsan contributed a gritty 61 off 151 balls, while opener Yashasvi Jaiswal added 58 off 107 deliveries. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Unforgettable Cars from the Past Undo Despite sustaining a foot injury on Day 1, Rishabh Pant returned to bat and fought hard for his 54 off 75 balls. England's bowling was led by skipper Ben Stokes, who claimed 5 for 72 in 24 overs. Jofra Archer provided strong support, finishing with figures of 3 for 73 from 26.1 overs. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'India were tactically off' - Ricky Ponting slams Shubman Gill-led side after England's dominant start
Team India (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting didn't hold back in his assessment of India's tactics on Day 2 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, calling Shubman Gill 's side 'tactically off' after England's openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett dominated with a 166-run stand. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Speaking to Sky Sports, Ponting criticised India's field placements and bowling choices, especially during the opening hour when debutant Anshul Kamboj shared the new ball with Jasprit Bumrah. How and why Rishabh Pant's England tour could come to an abrupt end due to toe fracture 'They got scored off on both sides of the wicket, didn't they?' Ponting said bluntly. 'I think they were tactically off as well. I don't think Kamboj should have taken the new ball. I didn't like that from the start.' Poll Do you agree with Ricky Ponting's assessment of India's tactics on Day 2? Yes, I agree No, I disagree Duckett took full advantage, smashing five of his first six boundaries on the leg-side behind square. 'They were tactically wrong there,' Ponting continued. 'Even watching now, Bumrah is bowling from the wrong end. Most of the wickets have fallen from the Statham End, and he's done most of his work from the Anderson End. They were off execution-wise and tactically they've been off as well.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologist Reveals: You Only Need This 1 Item to Tighten Crepey Skin New Skin Secrets Undo England ended Day 2 on 225/2 in reply to India's 358, trailing by 133 runs. Duckett (94) and Crawley (84) both fell short of centuries, but their aggressive start ensured England held the momentum heading into Day 3. Kamboj, playing only due to injuries to India's pace unit, picked up his maiden Test wicket when Duckett edged him to Dhruv Jurel. With the series at 2-1 in England's favour, a win in Manchester would seal the series for Ben Stokes' side. But Ponting's pointed remarks suggest India's strategy may need a serious rethink if they are to take this five-Test contest to a decider at The Oval. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
