Former captains Michael Vaughan and Nasser Hussain shredded the England workforce after their humiliating six-run loss to India at The Oval, which resulted within the Shubman Gill-led aspect levelling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2.
Within the Bazball period, England have constructed a repute as formidable chasers. Though no workforce had ever efficiently chased 374 at The Oval, England had pulled off fourth-innings chases of 370+ twice in recent times — each towards India, together with one earlier on this collection at Leeds.
Driving on a century stand between Harry Brook and Joe Root, who solid a 195-run partnership for the fourth wicket on Day 4 of the fifth Check, England appeared on the verge of a record-breaking win in London. Nevertheless it all unraveled shortly. Both aspect of the Tea break, India snared three fast wickets for simply 26 runs earlier than wrapping up the ultimate 4 within the first hour on Day 5, ultimately bowling England out for 367.
Talking to Sky Cricket, Nasser mentioned it might have been a “travesty” had England sealed a 3-1 collection win in London towards India.
“It could have been a travesty had England received the collection 3-1. India should make to 2-2 for the quantity of fine cricket they’ve performed on this collection. The ultimate scoreline was nicely and really deserved by India, and it was very becoming for Siraj to get the ultimate wicket,” he mentioned.
Vaughan, however, questioned England’s strategy within the chase, particularly on the ultimate day, saying they misplaced their nerve underneath strain, choosing high-risk strokes as an alternative of constructing a gradual partnership
“It’s a must to say that England did panic. The ball was swinging round and so they went for this high-risk attacking possibility. They simply wanted one partnership. They panicked in a approach that they will with the way in which that they play. It’s not panic — it is simply the way in which that they play. They play with an enormous quantity of aggression,” he advised BBC Check Match Particular.
From 301 for 3 proper earlier than Tea on Day 4, England misplaced their ultimate seven wickets for simply 66 runs. This was their lowest margin of defeat in a Check match at house in 123 years. The earlier lowest was by three runs, towards Australia in Manchester, in 1902.
