The India vs. England game has spread excitement since the beginning, it has become more entertaining with the Bazball topic. After winning three consecutive Test matches, they already bagged the series. In the fifth Test, they are locking horns. Before stepping into the fifth Test, Rohit Sharma talked about Rishabh Pant’s arrival. Addressing the question about India’s strike rate on Day 2, Saba Karim recalled Rohit Sharma’s remarks from the pre-match press conference a few days ago.
Rohit Sharma on Rishabh Pant:
Before the fifth Test match, Rohit was questioned about Ben Duckett’s statement crediting England for Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s aggressive approach. Responding in a witty manner, Rohit reminded Duckett of Pant, suggesting India had their own aggressor. The exchange added a touch of savagery to the pre-match banter, setting the stage for an exciting contest between the two teams.
Rohit said, “There was a guy called Rishabh Pant in our team, probably Ben Duckett hasn’t seen him play.”
Discussions abound on England’s Bazball approach and its universal applicability. Despite criticism from seasoned England cricketers regarding the aggressive strategy, Rohit conceded his inability to fully grasp the concept of Bazball, adding an intriguing layer to the ongoing conversations about the team’s playing style.
Rohit said, “I honestly don’t know what [Bazball] means, whether it is to go and strike, whether it is to go and defend and wait for the loose ball.”
Saba Karim’s Words:
As the top-order batters impressed with rapid centuries, former England cricketer Owais Shah questioned India’s approach. In a sharp response, ex-India cricketer Saba Karim recalled Rohit’s recent pre-match press conference, alluding to the captain’s earlier statements that shed light on India’s strategy, offering a pointed reply to Shah’s query about the team’s performance.
Saba Karim said, “ “Wahi jawab dun jo Rohit Sharma ne kahan tha ke aaplogon ne Rishabh Pant ko batting karte hue dekha nahi hai (should I respond the same way Rohit did, saying you guys have not seen Rishabh Pant bat)?”
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