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15-07-2025
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Ganguly joins chorus expressing disappointment over India's failed run-chase at Lord's: 'Especially with quality of…'
India surrendered the series lead to England once again after suffering a 22-run defeat in their chase of the 193-run target at Lord's on Monday. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was the latest Indian cricketer to react to the result at the 'Home of Cricket'. read more Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised Ravindra Jadeja for his fight on the final day of the Lord's Test but was disappointed with the result. Reuters/PTI Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was among those expressing disappointment at the Shubman Gill-led side's inability to chase down 193 in the third Test at Lord's on Monday. India surrendered the series lead to the Ben Stokes-led English team once again after suffering a 22-run defeat at the 'Home of Cricket'. What's more, a majority of senior batters including captain Shubman Gill failed to deliver under pressure and was it was left to all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and the rest of the lower-order to get India within touching distance of the target. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read | Jadeja deserved his own Headingley 2019 moment at Lord's, but India just could not muster enough resolve Ganguly, one of India's greatest captains as well as batters, felt India should have got over the line at the iconic venue, especially with the 'quality of batsmanship' that they possess in their ranks. 'A little bit disappointed with the way India batted in this series, they should have got this 190,' remarked Ganguly at the Indian Racing League & F4 India Championship event here on Tuesday. 'When you see Jadeja fight and score the runs, and the batting quality in this team, they will be more disappointed than I am because it was an opportunity to get 2-1 up in the series against England. 'I am sure that they will be disappointed not getting to 190 especially with the quality of batsmanship they have in that dressing room,' 'Dada' added. What Gavaskar and Kumble had said on Jadeja and India's chase Ganguly was by no means the only former Indian cricketer reacting to the Lord's result with disappointment. Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar had earlier stated that Jadeja could have taken a few more chances against off-spinners Shoaib Bashir and Joe Root while batting cautiously against the red-hot quicks. 'You could say that Jadeja could have taken the odd chance and not necessarily the aerial route when Joe Root and Shoaib Bashir was bowling. But full marks to him (Jadeja),' former India opener and captain Gavaskar said on Sony Sports. 'I thought when Bashir came to bowl, Jadeja could have taken a chance. The second time was when Bumrah was batting with him, because Stokes was fielding inside the circle at mid-off. So he could have scored a boundary there, especially when Joe Root was bowling. Later when Siraj came to bat, Stokes stationed himself near the boundary rope,' he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read | 'Captain wasn't the same...': Ex-India players point out mistakes that cost Lord's Test Spin legend Anil Kumble, Ganguly's former teammate, echoed Gavaskar's opinion, adding that a set Jadeja – collected a total of four boundaries and a six during his unbeaten 61 off 181 deliveries – could have also attacked seam-bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes. 'The two bowlers he could have potentially taken on were Chris Woakes, who is slightly slower in the air, and then Bashir and Joe Root. I know they're off-spinners taking the ball away, but it wasn't turning square. So there wasn't a lot to worry about in terms of spin or the outside edge. Jadeja has played on tougher pitches and against better bowling. I thought he could have taken a chance,' Kumble, also an ex-India captain, said. India travel to Manchester, where the fourth Test against England gets underway at Old Trafford on 23 July before returning to London for the fifth Test at The Oval starting 31 July. They find themselves facing a must-win situation in Manchester if they are to keep their hopes of a first Test series victory in England in 18 years alive. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
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15-07-2025
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India should have chased 193: Sourav Ganguly disappointed after Lord's Test defeat
Sourav Ganguly expressed disappointment after India failed to cross the finish line in the third Test against England at Lord's Cricket Ground. On Monday, the Three Lions secured the narrowest victory by just 22 runs at the Home of Cricket, taking a 2-1 lead in the three-match 193, India were bowled out for 170 in 74.5 overs. Ganguly said that, considering India's strong batting performance earlier in the series, he was disappointed to see the batting little bit disappointed with the way India batted in this series, they should have got this 190,' Ganguly said at the Indian Racing League & F4 India Championship on Tuesday.'Jadeja has been exceptional' Ganguly was also impressed with Ravindra Jadeja's performance at Lord's. Jadeja scored 72 runs in the first innings and followed it up with a gritty 61-run knock in the second innings. In the second innings, Jadeja was left stranded at the non-striker's end when Shoaib Bashir dismissed Mohammed Siraj, bringing the match to an end.'When you saw Jadeja fight and score the runs, batting quality in this team and they will be more disappointed then I am because it was an opportunity to get 2-1 up in the series against England.'Jadeja has been exceptional, he is going to continue to play for India as long as he bats and performs like this.''He has been around for a long time. He has played some 80 Test matches and more than 200 one-day games. You can see him batting, bowling, and fielding. He is a special player and his batting has really improved over the years with the experience. He is a special player and very important part of this team,' Ganguly fourth Test is scheduled to start on July 23 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester as India look to draw level in the series.- EndsMust Watch
