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- NDTV
"Rishabh Pant Has Only Himself To Blame": England Great Tears Into Injured India Star
Rishabh Pant 's foot injury has left a huge void in Team India's batting lineup in the ongoing Manchester Test against England. Pant, who was retired hurt after fracturing his foot on Day 1, walked out to bat on Day 2 despite being in visible pain. He batted for a while and completed his half-century before Jofra Archer uprooted his stumps with a peach of a delivery. It is not clear whether Pant will bat in the second innings. England great Geoffrey Boycott shared his views on Pant's injury, saying that while it was an unfortunate incident, the player has no one but himself to blame. "It is always sad when a player gets hurt and affects his ability to play a part in the game. Especially someone as talented as him. But he has only himself to blame," Boycott said on The Telegraph Podcast. Boycott pointed out that there was no need for Pant to play that short considering how India were in control at that moment. "They were nicely in control, batting orthodox, there was no need to try something outrageous. Rishabh tries amazing strokes. When they come off, people are astonished and he is cheered, and that is the essence of his batting. But occasionally when it does not, it can look silly. India, yesterday, was getting themselves to an excellent batting position. On one hand, many would say that is his nature, but on the other hand, him not batting in both innings might cost India the match. It will affect the runs they could add to that innings. He is that good," he added. Pant was batting at 37 on Day 1 when he was injured while attempting to reverse sweep a Chris Woakes yorker, which ended up hitting him on the toe and resulted in a reported fracture on his right foot. Pant's injury once again sparked the debate of whether substitutes should be allowed for injuries in Test cricket. Former England batter David Lloyd was in favour of the idea in case of an external injury like Pant. "I probably am against runners, but I am pro substitutes for an external injury. It opens up a can of worms, it really does. But if it is an external injury, a break, and medically he isn't going to be fit for six weeks, you could have a like-for-like substitute. So that's something else that you've got to consider. Not like replacing a batter with a spinner, though," said Lloyd while speaking to TalkSport Cricket.
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First Post
17-07-2025
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- First Post
Lloyd claims Bumrah makes India lose more: Do the numbers back him? Here are India's stats with and without pacer
Former England all-rounder David Lloyd addressed the elephant in the room by questioning Jasprit Bumrah's impact on the Indian team in the Test format in terms of win percentage. Here's what the numbers suggest… read more Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been among the top performers in India's ongoing tour of England, where he is the second-highest wicket-taker so far in the series with 12 wickets in two Tests – having played at Headingley and Lord's while sitting out of the second Test at Edgbaston. Unfortunately for him and for the Indian team, Bumrah's brilliance on the field has not translated to success for the team, with the Shubman Gill-led visitors having lost both of the Tests that he has played so far. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Bumrah, who is likely to play just one out of the two remaining Tests in England due to his workload management following a recent back injury, has collected a five-wicket haul in each of the two Tests that he has played. India, however, ended up suffering a five-wicket defeat in the series opener in Leeds before allowing the Ben Stokes-led hosts to go 2-1 up with a thrilling 22-run win at the 'Home of Cricket' on Monday. The pacer had sat out of the second Test in Birmingham, where pace colleagues Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep – his replacement in the playing XI – accounted for 17 of the 20 English wickets that fell as India leveled the series in style with a commanding 336-run victory. Former England all-rounder and head coach David Lloyd was among those addressing the elephant in the room, stating that it was 'extraordinary' for the Indian team to lose more often than not in the presence of the 'best bowler in the world'. 'That's extraordinary. There was something that said when he plays they lose more than when he doesn't play, and he is like the best bowler in the world. And he is awkward and nasty with his action, but a thoroughly decent fella,' the cricketer-turned-commentator told TalkSport Cricket. What is India's winning percentage with Bumrah in their ranks? India have played a total of 74 Tests since 31-year-old Bumrah made his debut in the format in January 2018 during the tour of South Africa. And the pacer has featured in 47 of them, including the two Tests in the ongoing tour of England, having cemented his place in the side since his debut in the 'Rainbow Nation'. When it comes to Tests involving Bumrah, India have a record of 20 wins and 23 defeats and four draws. And since he made his debut, India have played 27 Tests without him in the XI – winning 19, losing five and drawing three. India have lost 23 out of 47 Tests Jasprit Bumrah has been part of since his debut in January 2018. Image: AP India's win percentage in Tests with and without Bumrah stands at 42 per cent and 70 per cent respectively, which backs Lloyd's claim and puts a question mark on the impact of Bumrah's on-field brilliance on the team's fortunes. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD On-field performance doesn't appear to be the case with Bumrah currently the only bowler with 200 or more Test wickets at an average under 20 (19.48). Whether it's over-reliance on Bumrah as a wicket-taking option or some other factor behind these numbers is something that will be best explained by the bowler himself or by the Indian team management, should they choose to address the issue. Lloyd questions whether coach Gambhir will stick to three-Test claim for Bumrah Both head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Gill had earlier stated that Bumrah would not be playing more than three Tests in England in order to prevent his dodgy back from flaring up once again. Bumrah himself had confirmed the same in a chat with former teammate Dinesh Karthik on Sky Sports, although neither the pacer nor Gill or Gambhir had mentioned the exact Tests that he would be part of in the series. Lloyd, however, questions whether Team India will really be sticking to that claim if Bumrah plays the fourth Test in Manchester and helps level the scoreline ahead of the series finale at The Oval. Also Read | STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'It is what they've said and what the coach Gautam Gambhir said that he will play three out of the five Tests. So, he's got a choice. There are two matches to go. He's played two. If they are true to their words, he should play this next game at Old Trafford,' Lloyd said. 'But then, you know, they can manoeuvre that, can't they? If he plays this next one at Old Trafford and they get a result to make it 2-2, you'd think he'd play at The Oval as well. 'I'm second-guessing, but I think he'll play this next game and see where they are. If England go 3-1, he won't play. But if it's 2-2, he will play at the Oval,' he added. The fourth Test at Manchester's Old Trafford gets underway next Wednesday (23 July) while the fifth and final Tests takes place at The Oval from 31 July to 4 August. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
News18
17-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
'When He Plays, They Lose More': Jasprit Bumrah Targetted After Lord's Test Defeat
Last Updated: Jasprit Bumrah is slated to play in three of the five Tests of the England series, but David Lloyd said that could change depending on the result of 4th Test. With India enduring their second defeat of the England tour, the visitors are facing with a familiar question: Should they play Jasprit Bumrah with series on the line or rest him to manage his workload as planned? India started the tour with a defeat in Leeds and despite them trailing, Bumrah was benched and given the performances of his fellow pacers, the decision was criticised. However, Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj stepped up to claim 16 wickets between them and pulled India on level terms in Birmingham. At Lord's, Bumrah returned for the third Test and repeated his heroics of the series opener with his second five-wicket haul of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. This time too his effort with the ball went in vain as India suffered their second defeat. Bumrah, as the Indian team management announced before the tour, will play in three of the five Tests of the series meaning he will either play at Old Trafford where the fourth Test will be held or the fifth at The Oval. Former England cricketer David Lloyd though feels that the plan could change should India manage to draw level in Manchester. 'It is what they've said and what the coach Gautam Gambhir said that he will play three out of the five Tests. So, he's got a choice. There are two matches to go. He's played two. If they are true to their words, he should play this next game at Old Trafford. But then, you know, they can manoeuvre that, can't they?" Lloyd said on TalkSport Cricket. 'If he (Bumrah) plays this next one at Old Trafford and they get a result to make it 2-2, you'd think he'd play at The Oval as well. I'm second-guessing, but I think he'll play this next game and see where they are. If England go 3-1, he won't play. But if it's 2-2, he will play at the Oval," he added. When reminded that India's only win of the tour came when Bumrah was rested, Lloyd responded, 'That's extraordinary. There was something that said when he (Bumrah) plays, they (India) lose more than when he doesn't play, and he is like the best bowler in the world. And he is awkward and nasty with his action, but a thoroughly decent fella." view comments First Published: July 17, 2025, 10:02 IST 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.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Gautam Gambhir told to 'not to get in the head' of Rishabh Pant and let him go: 'Let the boy play'
All eyes were on Rishabh Pant heading into the five-match series against England, and the left-handed batter has lived up to the billing. The southpaw smashed centuries in both innings of the first Test in Headingley, becoming just the second wicketkeeper-batter in the history of the game to do so. His 118-run knock in the second innings helped India set a target of 371 for England. India head coach Gautam Gambhir requested to not clutter the mind of Rishabh Pant(@BCCI X) Former England pacer Steve Harmison has now advised India head coach Gautam Gambhir not to clutter Pant's mind with too many messages and to let him play in the manner he wants to. He also said that there is no need for the 27-year-old to curb his natural instincts as he continues to be a game-changer. Rishabh Pant followed his 134-run knock in the first innings with 118 in the second innings of the Headingley Test. He is now just the second wicketkeeper-batter after Zimbabwe's Andy Flower to hit twin centuries in a single Test. In the second innings, Pant also formed a 195-run stand for the fourth wicket with KL Rahul. The latter was the top scorer for India in the second innings, scoring 137 runs. Also Read: IND vs ENG LIVE Updates: Light drizzle welcomes India, England at Headingley; gloomy weather at Leeds "Pant is third now on the all-time list of six-hitters for India. The top two are Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma. The number one hit me for quite a few. But it was the control and then the utterly random madness of his attacks, and then he'd go back into his shell, hit a couple more sixes, and go back into his shell. Yeah, we said yesterday it's about that voice in his ear," Harmison said on TalkSport Cricket. "There's a voice in his ear, and I think some people in coaching might say, 'Right, I need to get into his head and try to make him think this way or bat that way.' If you're a coach of India and you're a coach of Rishabh Pant, I'd be terrified to try to get into his head. I mean, let the boy play, let him go," he added. 'Rishabh Pant is box office' Rishabh Pant's second innings knock was studded with 15 fours and 3 sixes. He took a special liking to Shoaib Bashir as he smashed him around for fun. However, the England spinner had the last laugh as he had him caught in the deep. India were eventually bowled out for 364 in the second innings, setting England a target of 371. At Stumps on Day 4, England's score read 21/0 with the hosts still 350 runs away from the target. For England, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett are unbeaten on 12 and 9 respectively. "We saw last night, first ball of the last over, half past six — out of the ground for six, over 70 metres. I mean, he is box office. His celebration, everything about him is," said Harmison. "I tell you what, that character—while he's in cricket, it's a better place, because he's a wonderful, wonderful character and a wonderful player," he added.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: What is it like facing Jasprit Bumrah? Ollie Pope reminisces toe-crushing yorker
Ollie Pope was cleaned up by Jasprit Bumrah in Vishakhapatnam in 2024. (File) Jasprit Bumrah is more than just a unique run-up — he's deceptive, intelligent, and metronomically accurate. He not only delivers a lethal bouncer but also possesses a devastating yorker. Ollie Pope experienced the full force of Bumrah's brilliance during the Visakhapatnam Test last year. A photo from that moment — with Pope off balance, desperately trying to jam down on the delivery, and just one stump left standing — perfectly captured Bumrah's magic. In an interview with TalkSport Cricket, England's vice-captain Pope opened up about what it's like to face Bumrah. 'Yeah, it's a challenge,' he said. 'I think I've played him in probably three different series now, and you're constantly trying to find ways to put him under some pressure.' When asked why English batters don't just look to survive his spell, Pope explained: 'I mean, he can bowl 20 overs in a day — that's a lot. So, the way we talk about cricket is, you want to absorb pressure when needed, and then, if necessary, try to put a guy under a little bit of pressure." "But that doesn't mean trying to smash him to the boundary. It could just be rotating strike. If he's bowling a good spell, I'm thinking, 'Right, how can I get off strike?' And my partner's thinking the same — so he doesn't get six balls at you in a row and use all his skills. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo He's a highly skilled bowler, one of the best in the world, if not the best.' 'There's no hiding behind that. But I'm sure everyone has different methods to try and nullify his main threats, and figure out their scoring areas. It's really about keeping it as simple as possible.' Former England pacer Stuart Broad also admitted on a podcast with Jos Buttler that the series outcome could hinge on Bumrah's fitness — and that England would prefer if he didn't play all five Tests. For now, Bumrah has said he's targeting three Tests, but that decision may change based on workload management. The first Test of the five-match series begins on June 20 in Leeds. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
