In a recent press conference during the India versus England Test series, English batter Ben Duckett stirred controversy with his remarks about Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s performance. Duckett suggested that Jaiswal’s aggressive batting style, particularly his double century in Rajkot, was influenced by England’s Bazball gameplay, spearheaded by Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. Jaiswal’s […]

In the fifth and final Test between India and England, the English side won the toss and chose to bat first. Devdutt Padikkal made his debut, replacing the injured Rajat Patidar, while Jasprit Bumrah returned, leading to Akash Deep’s exclusion. The match also marked a significant milestone for R Ashwin, playing his 100th Test, and […]

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 […]

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has expressed strong disapproval of Ben Duckett’s recent comments on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s aggressive batting in the Rajkot Test. Duckett credited England’s Bazball for influencing the Indian opener’s attacking style of play. Clarke, in response, questioned Duckett’s awareness of the rich history of aggressive Test cricket played by legends like Matthew […]

Ex-England player Sir Geoffrey Boycott has slammed the current England team for speaking too much without performing on the field. Boycott also opined on Ben Duckett over his comments of wanting to chase more runs following his masterful 153 against India in Rajkot as well. However, England’s huge 434-run loss in the third Test as […]

England player Ben Duckett had raised eyebrows after claiming that England should be credited in part for talented India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s attacking century on the third day of the Rajkot Test. Duckett also said England’s aggression with the bat in Test cricket has forced their opponents to play differently as well. However, Nasser Hussain […]

In reply to India’s mammoth target of 557 runs in the ongoing Test match in Rajkot, England suffered an early blow when their opener and first innings hero Ben Duckett was out after scoring just 4 runs. The wicket fell due to an impressive pick-up and run-out by debutant wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. The run-out came with […]

In the ongoing third Test between India and England at Rajkot’s Niranjan Shah Stadium, Ravichandran Ashwin acknowledged England’s aggressive approach, stating that it has hindered India’s ability to strategize effectively. Despite India posting a respectable total of 445 runs, England emerged with guns blazing. By the end of Day 2, they had reduced their first-innings […]

India’s pace leader, Jasprit Bumrah, displayed remarkable resilience and determination on the third day of the first Test against England in Hyderabad. After India missed a crucial DRS opportunity for an lbw decision against Ben Duckett, Bumrah responded with a fierce delivery that shattered Duckett’s stumps. The turning point occurred when Bumrah’s in-swinging delivery had […]

Veteran England opener Ben Duckett shared that their side was left surprised with the attacking approach of the Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma on Day 1 of the first Test at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. However, after restricting England to 246, Indian openers got off to a quick start and put on […]