"Isn't Test cricket great" - Michael Vaughan takes dig at Wasim Jaffer following India's collapse in 1st Test
Published - 28 Jan 2024, 05:39 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 10:23 AM
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan took a sarcastic dig at Wasim Jaffer following India???s disappointing performance in the ongoing first Test. Michael Vaughan made the comment after the home team???s batting collapse during the run chase in the series opener.
England were bowled out for 420 runs in their second innings, setting a target of 231 runs for India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. England vice-captain Ollie Pope played a crucial role, scoring an outstanding hundred in challenging conditions.
In response, the home team started positively, scoring 42 runs for the first wicket. However, debutant Tom Hartley dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) and Shubman Gill (0) in three deliveries. Rohit Sharma failed to convert his start and was dismissed for 39 by Hartley.
Isn???t Test Cricket Great ??? Michael Vaughan
KL Rahul (22) and Axar Patel (17) tried to steady the innings, but they were dismissed in quick succession during the post-lunch session. The England spinners showed dominance in the fourth-day session, picking up seven of India???s wickets for just 119 runs on the board.
Michael Vaughan took to his social media account X (formerly known as Twitter) to take a sarcastic dig at Wasim Jaffer. ???How???s tricks @WasimJaffer14.. Isn???t Test cricket Great,??? Vaughan wrote.
England Set 231-Run Target For India In Final Innings
The England team managed to score 246 runs in their first innings after opting to bat first . Ben Stokes top-scored with 70 runs, while Jonny Bairstow (37) and Ben Duckett (35) made notable contributions. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin took three wickets each, while Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah claimed two each.
The Rohit Sharma-led team posted a formidable total of 436 runs in their first innings, securing a crucial 190-run lead. Yashasvi Jaiswal (80), KL Rahul (86), and Ravindra Jadeja (87) failed to score century Joe Root claimed four wickets for 73 runs, while Hartley and Rehan Ahmed took two each, and Jack Leach bagged one.
In the second innings, the team captained by Ben Stokes made a remarkable comeback, posting a total of 420. Ollie Pope showcased an outstanding performance with the bat, scoring 196 runs off 278 deliveries with 21 boundaries. India ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah delivered an impressive performance with bowling figures of 4/41.
Even India???s Lower Order Can Be Dangerous ??? Michael Vaughan
Michael Vaughan, in his column for The Telegraph, cautioned England about the threat posed by world-class Indian batters and highlighted the danger of India???s deep batting lineup, including their lower order.
???He may never play Test cricket at 100 percent fitness again but England need him at 90 percent after his operation because his batting and captaincy are so vital,??? Vaughan stated.
???You cannot give Rohit Sharma a sniff, especially as India???s batting is so deep. On these slow-ish wickets, even India???s lower order can be dangerous,??? he added.
Ben Stokes, originally planning a knee operation after the Ashes, underwent surgery in late November. Stokes might not be ready to contribute with the ball for England in the five-match series. Notably, England picked only one pacer in the lineup for the first Test match.
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