Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid© Twitter
The ‘Bazball’ remained a hot topic during India’s rescheduled fifth test match against England. While some used it to mock the England national cricket team on Day 2 of the match, the same topic was later used by English cricket fans in response to the critics. Notably, England were 84/5 on Stumps on Day 2, but they eventually recorded a dominant seven-wicket win over India to tie the series 2-2. Their attacking type of cricket helped them beat the Jasper Bumrah-led side in the game.
For the inexperienced, “Bazball” is a term derived from England head coach Brendon McCullum’s nickname “Baz”. The term means to play cricket offensively, something former New Zealand player McCullum did during his playing days.
Given the buzz around the subject, a reporter asked India’s head coach, Rahul Dravid, about his take on the subject. A calm and collected Dravid replied with a smile, “Don’t really know what that is.”
Watch: Rahul Dravid’s Answer to ‘Bazball’
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Speaking of the match, England chased the goal of 378 runs against India with seven wickets in hand, courtesy of Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow’s undefeated centuries. With the win, the hosts registered their highest successful chase in the fourth innings of a test game. Meanwhile, it is also the highest successful chase by a team against India in the format.
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Previously, India had scored 416 runs in its first innings and eliminated England for 284. The guests faltered after leading for 132 and were thrown out for 245 in their next innings. On the other hand, England stuck to their attacking kind of cricket, chasing 378 runs in 76.4 overs, at a rate of nearly five runs per over.
“…we will definitely try to think about this performance. Every game is a lesson for us and you tend to learn something. We have to think about why we can’t hit well in the third innings of a test game and why we won’t be able to take 10 wickets in the fourth innings,” said Dravid after India’s loss to England.
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