Michael Vaughan has criticised England’s approach in the third Test against India at Rajkot, describing them as lacking “common sense” as they slid towards a massive defeat.
England lost in four days and lost the series 2-1. Two days later, the match was even and a century had passed sinceBen Duckett took England to 207-2 at the stumps in response to India’s 445 runs. However, England spoiled their strong position with a series of reckless shots and lost 8-95 on the third day, leaving them helpless as India led by 430-4. England, who were chasing 557 points, collapsed again with a total of 122 points.
“I’m concerned that Buzzball has been exposed this week,” Michael Vaughan told BBC Sport. “It would be great if it worked out.The first Test was a pitch where anything was possible, so we had some buzz balls on that pitch, but in the last two Tests we have seen the pitch play with positive intent. It was perfectly fine, but it was more common sense.”
Mr Vaughan added that the performance should be a “wake-up call” for England.
“Even if this England team had lost in the last two years, there were always positives to take away. Otherwise they wouldn’t have been under pressure,” he said of his opponents. I posted a message saying I just can’t play like that. top team. ”
Even when this England team have lost in the last 2 years you have always been able to take positives .. or they haven’t been hammered .. this is looking like a wake up call that surely sends a message you can’t just play one way against quality teams .. #INDvENG
– Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) 18. 2024 年 2 月
Ahead of this Test, Vaughan criticized Joe Root for being “too involved in the buzz ball”. The No. 4 player has averaged 12.83 points in the series so far, and his career average has dropped from over his 50 to closer to his 49.
“He has 10,000 Test runs under his belt and plays like Joe Root,” Vaughan wrote in the Telegraph. “He doesn’t have to be a buzzball player.” >
