Rohit Sharma, renowned for his witty remarks, addressed the recent controversy surrounding Ben Duckett’s comments about England’s batting approach, known as ‘Bazball.’ Duckett had suggested that India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal learned from England’s aggressive batting style, a statement that garnered criticism.
Sharma, when reminded about Duckett’s comments, retorted with humor, stating, “Yashasvi Jaiswal learning from Ben Duckett? There was a guy called Rishabh Pant in our team, probably Ben Duckett hasn’t seen him play.” He also expressed his confusion about what ‘Bazball’ means, emphasizing that he hasn’t witnessed any wild swinging from the England players during the series.
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“Yashaswi Jaiswal learning from Ben Duckett? There was a guy called Rishabh Pant in our team, probably Ben Duckett hasn’t seen him play,” Rohit Sharma quipped, highlighting the absurdity of Duckett’s assertion and questioning the credibility of his remarks. He questioned the meaning of ‘Bazball’ and clarified that he hasn’t observed the exaggerated swinging associated with the term.
Rohit Sharma playfully remarked, “I just don’t know what Bazball means. I haven’t seen wild swinging from anyone. England has played better cricket than they were here last time. But I still don’t know what Bazball means…”
Nasser Hussain, former England captain, had earlier dismissed Duckett’s assertion, advising England batters to learn about pacing their innings from Jaiswal. Hussain emphasized that Jaiswal’s development is rooted in his upbringing, hard work, and IPL exposure, rather than being influenced by England’s batting style.
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Jaiswal has been in remarkable form, accumulating 655 runs in eight innings at an impressive average of 93.57. He is on the verge of becoming the highest run-scorer in an India vs. England Test series. In contrast, Duckett, known for his aggressive approach, managed 314 runs in eight innings at an average of 39.25.
The banter between Sharma and Duckett adds a humorous touch to the ongoing series, showcasing the light-hearted side of cricket amidst the on-field intensity.
